How To Manage Autism Meltdowns & Aggression

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

One of the most dreaded parts of being a parent is dealing with tantrums and emotional outbursts. No mother wakes up in the morning, excited about all the tantrums their child is going to have today. However, moms accept that it is a part of motherhood, and it is developmentally normal for toddlers, preschoolers, and even school-aged children to throw the occasional tantrum.

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Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Researchers found 21-year-olds told more coherent stories about turning points in their lives if their mothers were taught new conversational techniques two decades earlier.

These adults also reported fewer symptoms of depression and greater self-esteem compared to adults in the study whose mothers interacted with them as usual.

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EWG’s Recommended Sunscreens & What To Watch Out For

Moms – Ashley Wehrli

An organization has come out with a guide for parents when it comes to sunscreen, and what they should be looking out for. The summer is upon us, and this means that families everywhere are going to start getting outside and soaking up the rays. They may go for more bike rides, they may visit the public pool, or even enjoy a day at the beach. All of these activities are fun, but they require protection from the sun.

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Family stress linked to problematic child media use during pandemic

Medical X-Press – Staff Writer

Emily Kroshus, Sc.D., M.P.H., from the Seattle Children’s Research Institute, and colleagues conducted a nationally representative survey of 1,000 U.S. parents with at least one child aged 6 to 17 years in October to November 2020 to examine problematic child media use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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