Parents look on the bright side of kids’ worries
Parents consistently overestimate their children’s optimism and downplay their worries, according to new research by psychologists at the University of California, Davis, Center for Mind and Brain.
The findings suggest that secondhand evaluations by parents...
Parents look on the bright side of kids' worries
Parents consistently overestimate their children’s optimism and downplay their worries, according to new research by psychologists at the University of California, Davis, Center for Mind and Brain.
The findings suggest that secondhand evaluations by parents...
How to raise a thankful child during the holiday season
Most people are looking forward to the food, family gatherings and gift giving that comes along with the holiday season. Dr. William Hansen, a psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, reminds parents that...
Children with psoriasis may be at increased risk for overweight and obesity
A study of children in nine countries found that psoriasis in children was associated with an increased risk for overweight and obesity, regardless of psoriasis severity, according to a report published Online First by...
Prader-Willi syndrome, children and sleep
Children with Prader-Willi syndrome may receive relief from sleep disorders after undergoing an adenotonsillectomy, suggests a new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital published in the November print issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and...
Monitoring effects of screen-media on children’s health
A new study will examine the impact of cumulative use of screen-based technologies such as the Internet, online video gaming, social media and social network sites on the mental health of children.
A Healthway grant...
Monitoring effects of screen-media on children's health
A new study will examine the impact of cumulative use of screen-based technologies such as the Internet, online video gaming, social media and social network sites on the mental health of children.
A Healthway grant...
Let’s Read! Program encourages children to pick up a book
A program which is aimed at encourage youngsters to read was last week launched by The Hon Peter Garrett MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth.
Let's Read supports Australian children to gain...
Let's Read! Program encourages children to pick up a book
A program which is aimed at encourage youngsters to read was last week launched by The Hon Peter Garrett MP, Minister for School Education, Early Childhood and Youth.
Let's Read supports Australian children to gain...
HPV vaccine extended to boys
ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher MLA today said Australia will be the first country in the world to give school-aged 12-13 year old boys (year 7) the Human Papillomavirus vaccine...
