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The Vergetechnology29 days agoUpdated
Apple Redesigns Screen Time With New Child Contact and Content Controls
Apple announced updates to its Screen Time parental control tools that expand oversight of children's messaging and app access. The changes, based on American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, will arrive later this year with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.
New York Postscience30 days ago
Study Finds Earlier Egg Introduction Linked to Lower Egg Allergy Rates in Infants
A study of Australian infants found egg allergy prevalence fell from over 9 percent to 7.6 percent when eggs were introduced earlier. The research compared two population samples of one-year-olds and was published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.
Washington Examinerpolitics32 days ago
Pediatric group updates recess guidance after 13 years
New recommendations state recess supports children's health and development. The guidance appears in the journal Pediatrics and cites recent research on physical activity and social skills.
foxnews.comworld51 days ago
Pediatricians Group Issues Updated Drowning Prevention Guidelines
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new recommendations on drowning prevention Monday ahead of the summer swimming season. The guidelines address supervision, swimming lessons, life jackets, and CPR training.
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winnipegfreepress.comfinance58 days ago
Pediatricians Group Issues Updated Guidance Calling for Protected School Recess
The American Academy of Pediatrics released its first updated policy statement on recess in 13 years. The guidance recommends that schools protect unstructured play time and never withhold it for academic or disciplinary reasons. It cites research linking recess to improved acade…
Fox Newsscience58 days ago
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recess Guidance After More Than a Decade
The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance Monday urging schools to protect recess time, citing benefits for focus, social skills and physical activity. The policy comes as up to 40 percent of districts have cut recess since the mid-2000s amid rising childhood o…
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Study Finds No Link Between Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy and Autism in Children
A large study of over 1.5 million children in Denmark found no association between acetaminophen exposure during pregnancy and autism development. The research, published in JAMA Pediatrics, analyzed data from children born between 1997 and 2022. This follows prior claims by the…
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Science Newsscience82 days ago
Study Finds Many U.S. Parents Unaware of Legal Tobacco Purchase Age of 21
A recent study revealed that fewer than half of surveyed U.S. parents know the federal legal age to buy tobacco products is 21. The research, published in Pediatrics, compared this awareness to knowledge of the alcohol purchase age. It highlights the need for better messaging on…