May 31, 2022
Moms – Jessica Tucker
From the moment the first tooth erupts, parents’ job with their kids’ oral hygiene has begun. It may be a struggle initially to floss and brush but over time, brushing teeth becomes routine. And the more proficient that kids get with brushing their teeth, the more tempting it becomes to let them brush their teeth independently. But the age at which parents can stop helping their kids brush their teeth may be later than expected.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/age-parents-stop-helping-kids-brush-teeth/
May 31, 2022
Medical X-Press – Meghan L. Marsac
Have you wondered whether therapy could be helpful for your child? Have you asked yourself, “Are these ‘normal’ struggles or behaviors?” or “Does my child need more help with their stress or feelings?” In the past, going to therapy might have been seen as a failure or that something must be seriously wrong with someone who needed “professional help.” Thankfully, these perceptions are changing. Our society is starting to recognize the value of going to therapy to build skills and strategies to navigate life challenges.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-therapy-child.html
May 30, 2022
Psychology Today – Katherine Cullen
Each of us has a story about who we are, the various event and persons who’ve influenced us, and what actions we’ve taken to get ourselves where we are.
These are our narrative identities—and research shows that the more structurally coherent, meaningful, and agentic (or full of a sense that we’ve had the ability to influence our circumstances) they are, the greater our well-being is likely to be.
Read More: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/202205/one-crucial-way-boost-adolescent-wellbeing
May 30, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an apparent outbreak of severe viral hepatitis among young children. On May 18, the CDCreported 180 patients in the United States were being investigated as possible cases; 14 of the children required liver transplants, and five died. The World Health Organization has reported more than 650 probable cases in 33 countries.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-hepatitis-outbreak-kids-parents.html
May 29, 2022
Medical X-Press – Sharon Theimer
Clinical depression is a mood disorder than can affect anyone and at any age. The signs and symptoms, however, are not the same for everyone. Marcie Billings, M.D., a Mayo Clinic Children’s Center pediatrician, says there are some differences between adult depression and teen depression. A mental health issue can be treated, but first, it needs to be diagnosed.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-05-expert-differences-adult-teen-depression.html
