This is the No. 1 way to raise a resilient kid, new study says
There is a behemoth of research on what leads a child to be more resilient than their peers: the presence of at least one stable caregiver, a sense of self-efficacy, …
Children
Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids’ are sick
Like every parent, I know how hard it is to care for a sick kid. It involves a heady mix of emotions: fear, love, confusion, concern and sadness. And when …
How to help prevent childhood stunting
A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world. A new Stanford-led study shows that adding zinc to farmland …
European airline introduces kid-free zone on flights. Is Canada next? – National
Passengers flying with Corendon Airlines will soon have access to a child-free section of some flights — for a price — but experts say not to expect the same in …
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation, childhood blood lead levels
Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according …
These 2 parenting styles raise narcissistic adults
Dr. Ramani Durvasula estimates that she has treated 50 narcissists in her life. They all had one thing in common, she says: “All 50 were difficult kids. They will own …
As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need
Canadian school food program operators are seeing the highest demand ever as children prepare to go back to school. They say it points to the urgent need for a national …
A healthy diet, reading, and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children — ScienceDaily
Reasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, improved overall diet quality and reduced …
Race-based variations in gut bacteria emerge by 3 months of age — ScienceDaily
Early social and environmental exposures can have large and lasting effects on child development and adult health. One of the systems in the human body that is vulnerable to external …
A psychologist shares the 6 toxic traits of ‘highly narcissistic’ parents—and how to deal with them
Narcissistic parents often lack the traits required to be a successful parent, such as self-awareness, compassion, patience and empathy. As a psychologist who studies narcissism, I’ve found that kids of …