There’s a difference between the fulfilling relationship mothers can have with their children and the patriarchal institution of motherhood.
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Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. Sometimes this will lead families to ask whether a new school is the best option.
Most medicines are safe for most breastfed babies, while serious harm to infants is rare.
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The main factor that determines whether a child has ‘clinical anxiety’ is the extent to which the fear causes problems in their daily life. Here’s how anxiety in children is treated.
The playful Heeler family has amassed fans of all ages.
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It’s not always easy to foster connection when the teenager in your life says they want you to go away. But they likely want to be closer than you think.
Warm, supportive caregiving can help counteract the effects of stress during childhood and development.
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Without supportive parents, children already under stress may experience a shrinkage in brain volume in an area of the brain that is important for learning and memory.
Previous studies of baby talk have focussed on European languages, Mandarin and Japanese. For the first time, research looks at an Australian Indigenous language.
Caregivers are encouraged to have conversations about mental health early and often, whether their child or teen is struggling or not.
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With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
There’s a fine balance between confidence and humility.
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Parents spend more time actively engaged with their kids – such as helping with homework or reading together – during the school year than during summer. But the difference is almost three times greater for moms than for dads.
While some children can be convinced to send their old toys to the op shop, or give clothes to younger friends to wear, other kids really struggle. Here’s why – and how parents and guardians can help.
Having a new baby can upend everything about your old life.
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How you tell the story of a momentous event can help you make sense of what happened. Research finds new moms’ and dads’ narratives around childbirth held clues about their transition to parenthood.
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