As a parent, you’ve likely seen the measles on your child’s vaccination sheet. But what does measles actually look like? More importantly, how do you know if your child has it? This childhood infection hasn’t been widespread in years thanks to high vaccination rates, but unfortunately, there have been a few cases throughout recent years. […]
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Anxiety is one of the most common mental health concerns in both adults and children. Anxiety Canada notes that anxiety affects up to 20-percent of children and adults over their entire lifespan. While it’s normal for a child to experience anxiety at certain points in life, especially as they are learning to do things on […]
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Austin, Fort Worth, Houston – these are typically the places that come to mind when people think of where to visit in Texas. While these places are absolutely beautiful in their own right, the city of Dallas also deserves to be on your bucket list, just as much as anywhere else in Texas! Dallas has […]
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Las Vegas might be known for its casinos and nightlife, but believe it or not, with the right guidance, it can also be a great vacation spot to explore with your family. The key with any travel destination is to find out what’s kid-friendly and what’s not. To give you and your family a good […]
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When we’re young, our smile means everything. It impacts how confidence, our communication, how we look in photos, and even how open we are with our friends! As a parents we all want to help our children develop as beautiful of a smile as possible. The key to doing that starts with identifying when your […]
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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Why are bullies so mean? – Daisy, age 9, Lake Oswego, Oregon Being bullied can make your life miserable, and decades of research prove it: Bullied children and teens are […]
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Sleeping with your baby is not life-threatening, but it’s not essential either. Rather, it’s a family choice that you should make with your partner. However, in order to make the right decision you need to have access to reliable information. The choice of sleeping arrangements at the beginning of your child’s life depends on a […]
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Walk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still one of the most feared diseases, why aren’t we pushing our doctors and governments to support […]
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