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Study reveals early developmental gaps in twins compared to siblings
The researchers emphasize that these differences are a result of the unique environment for twins—such as sharing parental attention and... Read more -
Frequent social media use could impact child development
Regular social media use across early adolescence is related to worse reading and vocabulary development over time, according to new... Read more -
Simple antiseptic can reduce newborn infections, review of trials finds
A new review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries,... Read more -
Study shows prenatal stressors are independently associated with more infant inflexibility
A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of... Read more -
Cognitive, linguistic deficits in kindergarten linked to dyslexia risk
Cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten are associated with an increased risk for early- and late-emerging dyslexia, according to a study published... Read more -
Living with dogs: Examining asthma outcomes in children
Living with a dog does not seem to worsen long-term asthma severity in children with allergic asthma, but may increase... Read more -
ADHD medication in childhood may reduce later psychosis risk, study finds
A new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh, has found that commonly prescribed... Read more -
Youth in foster care with disabilities may need tailored services that support the transition into adulthood
In the U.S., youth with disabilities make up 32% of the foster care population. Youth in foster care ages 16–21... Read more -
Why social media bans won't make parenting teenagers easier
Countries around the world, including France, Spain and Malaysia, are planning to follow Australia in enacting a ban on young... Read more -
Parenting programs can improve well-being for families from diverse backgrounds
Evidence-based parenting programs delivered through community organizations can support family well-being and should be considered as part of wider strategies... Read more -
Hospital audit finds siblings of children with serious conditions are overlooked, lack support
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family's story. You know something is wrong with your brother or... Read more -
Half of psychologists assessing for ADHD don't follow the diagnostic guidelines, new study shows
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6%–10% of kids and 2%–6% of adults.... Read more -
Screening, preventive treatment program reduces TB incidence 83% among Tibetan children in northern India
A recently released prospective analysis of the first eight years of the Johns Hopkins Medicine-led Zero TB in Kids program... Read more -
Prolonged war linked to widespread PTSD and suicidal behavior in Ukrainian children
An international research team led by the Research Center for Child Psychiatry at the University of Turku, Finland, reviewed the... Read more -
Study warns fluoride bans may raise tooth decay in children
Removing fluoride from drinking water could lead to more cavities in kids and higher health care costs, a new analysis... Read more
