More articles about: Children's Health
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Maternal health risks linked to childbirth persist throughout postpartum year
Study suggests racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity rates up to a year after delivery, higher risk for those with anxiety and depression.
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Reading print books to toddlers is better than e-books
New research shows that traditional print books foster more quality engagement and interaction between parents than digital books.
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Open talk, open door: Helping kids, teens after a school shooting
The school shooting Nov. 30, 2021 in Oxford, Michigan may cause mental distress and trauma in children and teens, on top of the effects of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Tips and links to help families cope.
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A 5-year-old Buckeye fan with a maize and blue heart
Michigan Medicine doctors help 5-year-old Chloe Moser and her parents during her fourth major heart surgery at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor.
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5 ways to teach children gratitude
Four in five parents say children today aren’t as thankful as they should be, and more than half worry that they overindulge them.
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The drive to find a bone marrow donor
Ryder Washington needs a bone marrow transplant. But the five-year-old, like many other African-Americans, doesn’t have any matches in the national bone marrow registry. His parents are out to change that.
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Can talking to kids during TV time buffer screen time effects on development?
A new study suggests that talking with children during TV time may help stimulate overall curiosity and aid in early childhood development.
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A lifeline for primary care amid a crisis in youth mental health
Psychiatrists offer a lifeline for doctors and other providers offering mental health care in primary care settings for children, teens, young adults, pregnant women and new mothers.
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20 things to know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 12
Kids 5-11 are now eligible for Pfizer’s COVID vaccine. Pediatric experts share answers to parents’ questions as they consider vaccinating their child.
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5 ways to prepare your child for the COVID vaccine
Now that kids are eligible to get the COVID vaccine, it’s important to prepare them for what comes next, and to help manage fear of needles. Use these five expert tips to get your child ready to get their shot.
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Is it safe to trick-or-treat this Halloween?
Is it safe to trick-or-treat this year? A pediatrician shares her top three tips for a COVID-safe Halloween in 2021.
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11 myths about COVID vaccines and kids
A pediatric infectious disease expert responds to frequently raised concerns about vaccinating kids against COVID.
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A third of children ages 7-9 use social media apps
Poll finds 1 in 6 parents of elementary and middle schoolers who use social media don’t use parental controls, and 2 in 5 say it’s too time consuming to monitor apps.
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11 things to know about COVID vaccines and kids’ hearts
Reports of heart inflammation in children and teens after receiving mRNA COVID vaccines have fueled further questions about vaccine safety. A pediatric cardiologist answers common questions about the risks of COVID vaccines versus COVID-19 infection.
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Poll: How did COVID impact kids’ fast food habits?
1 in 5 parents say their children ate fast food more often since the pandemic shutdowns and 1 in 6 say their child eats fast food at least twice a week.