How Social Media Negatively Influences Teens According To Experts
Expert research on how social media negatively impacts teens and adolescents.
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Study Links Parents’ Mental Health To Kids’ Risk Of Anxiety Disorders, ADHD
The mental health of a parent may have even more impact on their children than previously realized, according to the results of a new study. … Read more
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Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Risks, And Support
The transformation into parenthood brings both positive and negative emotions. Whether it is your first child or you are a parent to multiples, this is … Read more
Written by: Jennifer Whitfield
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13 Free Resources For Pregnancy, Postpartum, Parenting, And Loss
The journey through pregnancy and parenthood can be a long and overwhelming road. It is filled with highs and lows, many questions, and uncertainties. The … Read more
Written by: Jennifer Whitfield
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The CDC Says A Significant Number Of Teens Are Still Struggling With Mental Health
The CDC’s latest survey of high school students’ mental health has been released, and there’s plenty of reason for concern, but also some good news. … Read more
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Link Between Childhood Attention Issues And Later Schizophrenia Examined In New Study
Numerous studies over the years have noted an overlap in some symptoms of ADHD with some symptoms of schizophrenia and a link between childhood attention … Read more
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Is Being The Oldest Child Hardest? New Study Uncovers The Effects
Have you checked in with your eldest child lately? The results of a new study suggest that your firstborn is the most likely to struggle … Read more
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Research Reveals The Best Ways To Address Your Child’s Injuries And Pain
When our kids get minor scrapes and bruises, it can be hard to know how to react. There’s an impulse to reassure them. After all, … Read more
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Sleep-Deprived Kids At Higher Risk For Suicidal Thoughts, Study Shows
If you’ve ever been seriously sleep-deprived (say, a few days after giving birth)you know the exhaustion, the sense of despair, the absolute feeling of everything … Read more
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Moms Feel Unappreciated, And It’s Affecting Their Relationships
Look at the moms in your life. Are they overwhelmed, drained, exhausted? If you said no, you may want to double-check with them and ask … Read more
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The Friendless Zone: Most Parents Say Their Kids Need More Friendship
Is your kid suffering from a shortage of friends? If you say yes, you’re in good company: a new survey shows that almost one in … Read more
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So, Your Kid Hates School — Now What?
There’s a natural impulse to shrug this off and consider hating school and being miserable a fact of life. As parents, though, we don’t want … Read more
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Colin Gray Arrest Highlights Parental Responsibility In School Shootings
“Where were the parents?” This question tends to come up in public discourse when anything newsworthy happens with a child, whether the child is the … Read more
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Parental Stress Is An “Urgent” Crisis Says The Surgeon General
Is it safe to say that just about everyone is stressed to the absolute breaking point? The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified things. Prices are up … Read more
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Teen Mental Health First Aid: One Instructor Shares Impact On Community
This starts on a personal note. Earlier this year, I noticed in an online parenting group a post about an upcoming class for teenagers in … Read more
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How Moms Rely On Moms: The Incredible Value Of The Maternal Grandmother
If you’re fortunate enough to have had your grandparents as a child, you know they can play many beautiful and loving roles, from caregiver to … Read more
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Mental Load Is A Full-Time Job For Parents And Worth $60,000 Annually, Researchers Determine
You leave work and head home, ready to enjoy the weekend after 40 hours on the job. You’re not done, though. On the drive, you’re … Read more
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ADHD Study Confirms Kids And Teens Can Struggle With Object Recognition Memory
As usual when there’s a new study about the specific difficulties that people with a given disability, disorder, or diagnosis face, people with ADHD are … Read more
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Non-Toxic Parenting: This Dad’s Weight Talk Should Be Repeated To Every Kid
The way we talk about weight, body types, diet and nutrition, and health in general can have a huge impact on how our kids see … Read more
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Teen Mental Health Numbers Are Staggering: Why Parents Might Not Know Their Kid Is In Crisis
For teens, mental health is a major issue. Biologically speaking, they’re at an age where hormones and brain chemicals are telling them that experiences (even … Read more
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