Children with cerebral palsy can gain greater use of an impaired arm and hand with larger doses of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) – without increasing stress for parents, according to a new study by researchers at Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, UVA Children’s, The Ohio State University, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. The
Month: October 2021
There’s no shortage of euphemisms for describing cancer to children. But first you have to get comfortable with the concepts and the words in your mouth. A bad lump. The black spot. Little cells behaving badly. There’s no shortage of euphemisms for describing cancer to children, regardless of age or stage. Before parents pick one,
Image: Shutterstock Planning a birthday party for your toddler can be a heartwarming experience for you. To make their day extra special, you want to leave no stone unturned. You can include all their favorite things such as games, toys, and foods, to make it more memorable. After all, it is their big day. However,
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Your baby’s cognitive development occurs when they interact with their environment (1). Every interaction creates new nerve connections and pathways. Cognitive development in infants occurs when they use their senses and curiosity and reach out with their hands to touch and feel things (2). In the first year, babies also
Children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy, a movement disorder that affects use of one side of the body, showed improved use of the arm and hand after receiving a high dose of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) in a clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health. The study, published in Pediatrics, suggests that the more
HOW NOT TO TALK TO KIDS The Parenting Junkie knows first hand how not to talk to kids. With four little kids at home, mindful parenting and teaching mindfulness to kids by example is top priority. But mainstream parenting is saying the opposite! Do you want see mindful parenting compared to mainstream parenting advice? It’s
A devastating genetic disease called CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), which strikes in early childhood, may be significantly treatable even in adulthood, a new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania suggests. CDD is caused by the mutation of a gene called CDKL5, which is thought to play an important role
White Cane Awareness Day is the perfect time to teach your children how a white cane helps people who are blind be independent and safe. “The white cane is a tool for the blind and visually impaired so they can safely and independently get around in their surroundings and explore what is around them,” says
A new study confirms that physical activity is way more important than the number on the scale—and you’re probably already doing it! Walking 30 minutes to your kid’s school pick-up, playing tag in the backyard or kicking a ball around the park might all be commonplace activities for parents—but they can also make all the
Image: Shutterstock Watching your child’s smile and cutesy expressions is pure bliss. You would never want to let go of a chance to witness these magical moments of your child’s initial years, would you? But if those unpredictable, wondrous, and spontaneous reactions are captured, they can be cherished forever. If you are looking for some
Image: iStock Once a baby is born, they require complete attention of their parents as they keep growing a little every day. Their health needs to be monitored closely to ensure that they are healthy and identify early signs of any health problems. Parenting can get challenging sometimes, and a baby development app can be
And why are some people so hardcore about choosing one approach over the other? “Baby-led weaning” was coined by authors Tracey Murkett and Gill Rapley in 2008 when they published their initial book in the UK. It refers to a baby starting solids solely by self-feeding with food they can grasp, without any purées or
Young adults who experience a traumatic injury are now more likely to have insurance coverage and access to rehabilitation if they live in a state that expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), new study findings show. Further, states that expanded Medicaid also saw greater reductions in socioeconomic and racial disparities in certain areas,
Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health because they experienced a lower connection with nature than their wealthier peers, a new study suggests. A study has found that children who increased their connection to nature during the first COVID-19 lockdown were likely to have
I wish I’d done it sooner. A few months ago, my eyes watering while I cut onions, my 6-year old asked me if I’ve ever cried. I answered yes, quickly changing the subject to a lighter topic, and carried on making dinner. The truth is, crying and I have a complicated history. While I grew
Image: iStock Toddlers have a personality of their own, which cannot be underestimated by any means. Their bedroom needs to reflect their personality. It should not just be cutesy and functional but well planned as well, to always ensure your child’s safety. We have compiled a list of toddler bedroom ideas that you can use
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