child-development
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upi.comAuthor Describes Shift From Body Positivity to Body Neutrality
Jasper Peach writes that body neutrality helped reduce personal shame tied to body size. The essay contrasts earlier experiences with current approaches to language about bodies.
NewsweekMother Uses Dollar-Store Apple to Encourage Children to Admit Mistakes
A parent described how a green glass apple became a household signal for children to seek help when they feared telling the truth. The object has been used hundreds of times over several years.
ForbesHealth Department Issues Advisory on Screen Use for Children
The Department of Health and Human Services released a new advisory on screen use by children. The advisory outlines research findings on both potential harms and benefits of screen time.
Mother Lets 8-Year-Old Son Arrange His Own Playdates
An 8-year-old boy has been calling classmates to set up playdates since age 6. His mother confirms logistics with parents after he initiates contact.
nypost.comPrenatal Vegetable Exposure Linked to Reduced Negative Reactions in Three-Year-Olds
A study followed children whose mothers consumed carrot or kale powder capsules in late pregnancy. Researchers observed that three-year-olds exposed to carrot in the womb showed less negative facial reactions to the smell of carrots. The same pattern held for kale exposure and re…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewResearchers Examine Role of Play and Interaction in Children's Screen Time Management
Researchers have studied how increased speech and interaction with children can support brain development amid rising screen use. Parents are employing play-based strategies to limit children's exposure to digital devices. The findings highlight potential benefits for cognitive g…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPractical Tips for Managing Children's Clutter and Organizing Household Items
Parents facing clutter from children's toys, clothes, and artwork can use strategies to organize spaces and reduce mess. Psychotherapist Denaye Barahona recommends creating designated areas for active use and storage, rotating toys, and evaluating items for donation. These method…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewChinese American Mother Reflects on Child-Rearing Differences After Two-Month Trip to China
Grace Cong Sui, a first-generation Chinese American mother living in Los Angeles, took her daughter on a two-month trip to China. During the visit, she received daily school updates on her daughter's eating, napping, and mood, which provided more detail than updates from schools…