Dangerous Internet Challenges and Why They Appeal to Kids
Social media challenges and “games” can be a tempting way for kids to gain attention online and win favor in their friend groups. Some social media challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the mannequin challenge, can be fun and positive activities with little to no lasting consequences. But other challenges that pop up […]
January 25, 2023
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How to Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth
With the holidays winding down, our houses are full of leftover desserts, candy from stockings, and hot chocolate kits received as gifts. Children can be tempted more than ever to feast on all that extra sugary goodness! The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends children (and parents) limit added sugar to less than 10% of […]
January 18, 2023
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Teaching Strategies for ADHD Learning Hurdles
Executive function (EF) deficits are commonly mistaken for — and exacerbated by — ADHD symptoms. The reverse is also true, making EF and ADHD inextricably linked yet also distinct. To address a student’s challenges with reading comprehension and other academic skills, teachers and parents must first understand their origins and then follow these 3 steps to help […]
November 30, 2022
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Tips for College Freshmen
In thousands of households across the U.S., teens who are about to become college freshmen are preparing for the transition from home to campus. They are calling their new roommates to figure out who’s bringing the futon or refrigerator, and hitting local stores with their shopping lists for bedding, sundries and supplies. It’s just as […]
July 13, 2022
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Is Your Preschooler Ready for Kindergarten?
We aren’t just talking about academics. Your child’s social, emotional, and behavior skills are equally critical to school success, and too many U.S. children start kindergarten without them. In this article, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) highlights rapidly expanding research on how you can determine school readiness and help your child prepare. (Hint: helping your […]
July 6, 2022
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Antibiotics: When Do They Help?
Antibiotics are strong medicines that can kill bacteria. They have saved many lives and prevented bad outcomes. These drugs do not kill viruses. They only work on bacteria. Every day, doctors must decide if a child’s infection is viral or bacterial. Here’s how they do it: Bacterial Infections Much less common than viral infections. Antibiotics […]
February 19, 2022
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