Look and you shall see: A generation of the real-life nearsighted Mr. Magoos is growing up before your eyes. A largely unrecognized epidemic of nearsightedness, or myopia, is afflicting the eyes of children.
People with myopia can see close-up objects clearly, like […]
Regardless of gender, both women and men need to understand the negative societal pressures of body image.
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Over the last five decades, attitudes in the United States about physical discipline, also known as corporal punishment, have evolved dramatically.
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Dr. Lee Beers, a professor of pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital who is the president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, said, “We’re really trying to push the message, get in and see your pediatrician and get caught up on […]
Maternal depression may render children more sensitive to criticism.
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Did you eat dinner as a family during the pandemic? Don’t stop now.
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May is National Foster Care Month. Home conditions can mean no other choice for a child, but being in the foster-care system means increased risk of sex trafficking.
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Some children will be taller, some will be more developed, some boys will have changing voices while others won’t. “This is all a normal part of going through adolescence, but it might seem a little more sudden,” Dr. […]
Parents often ask me, “What should I do if my son wants to wear makeup?” or, “Should I let my daughter dress in masculine clothes?”
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Can’t tell if your teen is really feeling ill? Research suggests physical symptoms and mood are more closely connected than we realize.
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