More articles about: Growth and Development
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Protecting children and teens from leftover prescriptions
Many parents aren’t sure how to dispose unused medicines, one in five think it’s unsafe to take medicine past the expiration date, national poll suggests.
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Fighting negative body image issues in kids and teens
2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance. 5 ways to nurture positive self-image and confidence in young people.
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Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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Protecting children’s eyes from screens, sun and sports 
National poll suggests many parents overlook simple steps to minimize children’s risk of eye injuries.
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What does "Stranger Things" have to do with mental health?
A child and adolescent psychiatrist’s thoughts on Season 4 of Stranger Things.
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Patient turned medical student 17 years after lifesaving surgery
A life-threatening GI diagnosis at age 5 and compassionate care throughout childhood inspired Blake Hardin to pursue medicine.
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COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know
 Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.
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Protecting children from firework-related injuries, burns
Practicing fireworks safety with kids is not universal, according to a new poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. An expert offers fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children’s app use
Preschool-aged children, especially those from low-income homes, often exposed to sneaky ads and other tactics aiming to profit from their game playing.
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Children in remote school faced more sleep, behavior and social challenges
Researchers compare experiences between Michigan families whose children were in-person, remote or hybrid school a year after the pandemic began.
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Baby formula shortage: 5 things families need to know
A pediatrician provides valuable information on homemade formula, milk alternatives and other resources during national shortage.
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Kids, teens and mental health: Parents report challenges in screening, getting care
Mental health services can be difficult to access for adults in the United States, and when it comes to kids and teens, a recent poll finds parents face barriers in getting their children the help they need. 
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Formerly conjoined twins thrive as toddlers
More than a year after a complex separation surgery, Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin are “as individual as can be.”
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CBD and parents’ attitudes about giving it to children
Most parents say CBD for kids should require a doctor’s prescription, while 7% have given or considered giving it to children for medical reasons. 
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COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Studying racial disparities and adverse birth outcomes
Black women were twice as likely to get COVID-19 as white women, preeclampsia risk higher for all infected pregnant people in multicenter Michigan study.