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Timely interventions help spot signs of teen dating violence

06.07.2018 Kids Health

One in 10 youth experience dating violence. They’ve been purposely hit, slapped or hurt while in a relationship—actions that can impart long-lasting effects on the victim. But just one session of a behavioral intervention held in the emergency department to reduce underage drinking also significantly reduced dating violence perpetration and depression symptoms. “Dating violence is a significant concern for many […]

How I Found Myself After My Mother's & Son's Suicide Attempts

06.07.2018 Kids Health

There are no words to describe the feelings that washed over my body when the phone rang and I heard, “Your mom’s in the hospital; she took a lot of pills and her organs are close to shutting down.” Or when I walked into the laundry room in my house and found my 16-year-old son standing with a chair in […]

'Baby Brain' Is Real, New Study Finds

06.07.2018 Kids Health

Chances are you’ve heard of the term ‘baby brain,’ whether you’ve experienced it while pregnant or not. Though women who have felt themselves becoming more forgetful and feeling less onto it than usual will tell you the phenomenon very much exists until now, many academics have dismissed baby brain as a myth. A new study by Australian scientists from Deakin […]

AMA urges caution with use of wire-bristle BBQ grill brushes

05.07.2018 Kids Health

(HealthDay)—The American Medical Association (AMA) states that caution should be exercised with use of wire-bristle grill brushes due to the potential health and safety risks associated with bristles that may break off and adhere to the grill or cooked food. The AMA adopted a new policy at its annual meeting last month, calling on the federal government to require warning […]

Alex Rodriguez's Kids Are Jennifer Lopez's Biggest/Littlest Fans

05.07.2018 Kids Health

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez are still going strong — and they’re looking more and more like a blended family every day. On Monday, Rodriguez posted a shot of himself on Instagram, posing with his older daughter, Natasha, 13, and a girl who is either his younger daughter, Ella, or J.Lo’s daughter, Emme, 10 (she’s facing away from the camera, […]

Surprise, Surprise: Harry And Meghan Are Tipped To Be Top Baby Names This Year

05.07.2018 Kids Health

It’s barely the end of January, but already predictions are rolling in for the biggest baby names of 2018 – and unsurprisingly, everyone’s favourite newly engaged couple has made the cut. Mother & Baby UK has released their predictions for the top girls’ and boys’ names for the year ahead, Harper’s Bazaar UK reports. Both lists are heavy on classic and Latin-derived names […]

Five Surprising Factors That Affect How Fertile You Are

05.07.2018 Kids Health

If you’re trying to get pregnant (or even if you’re not), you’ve probably heard a lot of rumors about the habits that influence your ability to put a bun in the oven. “Certain sex positions are better for conceiving.” Not true! “Exercising can make it tough for a pregnancy to stick.” Uh, about that… With all of the advice floating […]

Chrissy Teigen Slam Dunks Rally Speech While Holding Baby Miles

04.07.2018 Kids Health

Well known for her no-BS policy toward everything from motherhood to politics to social media, Chrissy Teigen didn’t mince words at the Los Angeles "Families Belong Together" march on Saturday. In fact, she rallied the crowd with a powerful call to action — all while wearing her newborn son, Miles. Because, you know, Boss Mama. Teigen posted on Instagram a […]

Hurry! 10 Family Trips You Should Take When Your Kids Are Still Young

04.07.2018 Kids Health

Hurry! 10 Family Trips You Should Take When Your Kids Are Still Young It’s easy to get stuck in a vacation rut when your kids are young. Once you find a spot that has kid-friendly accommodations and activities, a host of childcare help, and a won’t-break-the-bank price tag, it’s tempting to return again and again. But the best time to […]

Body Neutrality Is the New Body Positivity — Here's Why It Matters for Your Kid

03.07.2018 Kids Health

If you search the hashtag #BoPo — short for body positivity — on Instagram, you’ll find nearly 670,000 posts by individuals of all shapes and sizes celebrating their bodies. It’s just one sign of the rise of the body-positivity movement, propelled in recent years by celebrities such as Ashley Graham, who’s unafraid to flaunt her cellulite, and social media influencers like Jessamyn Stanley, who […]

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