The shift from daylight saving time will leave kids’ body clocks an hour “out of sync”, in a similar way to jet lag. Here are some evidence-based strategies to deal with this.
It’s not suitable for women with heart problems, but otherwise is a safe and effective option.
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Domperidone raises levels of prolactin, which increases the production of breast milk. It’s safe for mothers and babies, but not all women will experience the same increase in milk volume.
Smile, everyone’s sick of us.
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Parents – stop panicking. Teens use secondary Instagram accounts not to be sneaky, but to show their “non-polished” selves and connect with small groups of true friends.
For some children, ear infections will become a persistent problem.
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Middle ear infections (otitis media) are a common and often painful condition that
most children will experience at least once in their first year.
The development of an inclusive environment both at school and at home can help children understand and accept differences and reduce bullying.
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As Pink Shirt Day approaches, early childhood educators offer practical strategies for parents and teachers to create an inclusive environment and reduce bullying.
Rob Porter, left, an aide to President Trump, resigned after reports surfaced that he had abused his two ex-wives.
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Domestic violence services have rightly focused most attention on meeting survivors’ needs. Increasingly, though, organizations are involving men and boys in domestic violence prevention.
The average smartphone user checks their device 85 times a day.
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Instead of nagging younger kids “not to forget”, and trusting the power of the child’s developing memory alone, try to help them “offload” as much of the work as possible.
While politicians debate control, local communities can act now to keep kids safer at school.
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A new paper describes the idea of “genetic nurture”, where parents’ genes, even those not passed on to their child, have major effects on kids’ health and educational attainment.
For almost one in seven Australians aged four to 17 years, behaviour is significant in nature, persists over time and tends to mismatch their developmental stage.
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Loving parent can think of nothing more important than protecting their shy children, but excessively protecting your child and taking over doesn’t allow them to learn through experience.
Jihyun Park finds joy in the little things many take for granted, whether it’s being able to drop her kids off at school or having family dinners.
Jihyun Park escaped North Korea and is now living in Manchester. But how to explain her scars to her children? Or why they can’t call their relatives still living in North Korea?
Parents can effectively manage their children’s relationships with schools in many positive ways.
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Encouraging positive associations with school, good temperament and keeping communication open between parents, children and teachers can help your child (and you) be more ready for this transition.
In this episode of The Anthill podcast, we bring you stories on helicopter parenting, early puberty, and what it's like to grow up as a Muslim in Britain.
Excessive weight gain during pregnancy increases the risks for mums and bubs.
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Women who were a healthy weight before pregnancy should aim to gain between 11.5 and 16 kilograms during pregnancy.
MLK Day is a reminder to honour the voices and actions of our pasts but it is also a call to action to look at our current lives and see what we can do better. Pictured: a Black Lives Matter protest in NYC, July 2016.
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In a climate of Trumpism, where racism and violence are daily occurrences, the need to reflect on our racialized children and our anti-racism parenting is critical – on MLK Day and every day.
Learning how to manage anxiety takes time and practice, so it’s not helpful to wait until stress levels are at a peak before seeking help.
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Children feel worried or nervous in a new situation if they think something bad might happen or if they feel they won’t be able to handle the situation.
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
Assistant professor, School of Psychology, Scientist, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa