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AI and Pediatric Mental Health: Can Technology Support the Next Generation?
The psychological issues among children and adolescents are getting progressively worse. Up to 20% of children and adolescents worldwide are struggling with mental illnesses, but most of them never get the help they need. The disparity is exacerbated by stigma, a lack of child psychiatrists, and restricted access to care, particularly in low- and middle-income nations. With its ability to provide early detection, digital interventions, and individualized care, artificial
kiralksf
Oct 21, 20253 min read


The First 1,000 Minutes: What Really Happens After Birth
Introduction The moment a newborn takes its first breath marks one of the most dramatic transformations in human life. Tiny lungs expand with air instead of fluid, and a cascade of changes begins that determines survival and long-term health. The first 16 to 17 hours, about 1,000 minutes, represent a critical window of adaptation, bonding, and biological programming that shape the future. During this time, babies must shift from the protected womb to the outside world while f
Reshmi Vasantharajan
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Do Different Parenting Styles Affect Cognitive Development in Children?
Overview: The way we are raised plays a significant role in our development, with parenting styles serving as a primary driver. There are...
jacoblindbert
Oct 2, 20255 min read


The Neuroscience of Multilingual Kids: Smarter Brains, Stronger Connections
Multilingual Minds: Built for Brilliance From a baby’s first babbling speech to a teenager’s thoughtful conversations, speaking more than...
priyankamathur35
Oct 2, 20253 min read


Milk Drop Care in the NICU: A Small Change with a Big Benefit
When a baby is born and needs to go to the NICU parents have many questions and they are in shock. One of the first questions parents ask...
Mary Bicknell
Oct 1, 20256 min read
Are Youth Sports a Problem
By: Justin Neal, FNP-C, MSN Being a huge NBA fan, I watched most of the games closely, and I could not help but notice all the major...
jmneal221
Sep 16, 20253 min read


Mobile Addiction and Autism: Understanding the Intersection and the Role of Genetic Counseling
Source: https://kashmirobserver.net/ Introduction In the digital age, smartphones and tablets have become ubiquitous tools in modern...
Nadir Aman
Aug 15, 20255 min read


A Closer Look at Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Image captured by the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation What is Osteogenesis Imperfecta? Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), otherwise...
priyakchahal1
Aug 13, 20256 min read


Kids Get Arthritis, Too!
Arthritis is something only grandparents get, right? Wrong. Kids get arthritis, too! Overview of Juvenile Arthritis Arthritis is a...
Elizabeth Bell
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Wonder Weeks and Growth Spurts: What Neuroscience and Pediatrics Reveal About Your Baby’s Fussy Phases
Just when you think you've figured out your baby’s routine, everything changes again. From sudden clinginess to nonstop feeding, these fussy phases often leave parents wondering what’s going on. This article unpacks the science behind Wonder Weeks and growth spurts, revealing how brain development, hormones, and sleep shifts drive these changes, and how parents can respond with confidence and care.
Dang Bao Ngoc
Jul 12, 202525 min read


Biliary Atresia Explained: From Diagnosis to Treatment
Biliary Atresia: What Everyone Should Know Biliary atresia is a rare but serious liver condition that affects infants, typically within...
kendyql
Jul 8, 20253 min read


When Love Meets Fear, Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Having a Baby in the NICU,
So small, so many tubes, so scary For most parents, the birth of their child is frightening, exciting, anxiety-provoking, and so very...
Mary Bicknell
Jul 7, 20259 min read


Developing Mindful Eating in Early Childhood
Your love matters because your food matters A long-standing concept of love in our lives as new parents weighs equal to one foremost...
priyankamathur35
Jun 30, 20255 min read
The "Invisible Wound" that Whispers: Understanding and Healing Childhood Emotional Neglect
Not all trauma storms into our lives. Some of it arrives quietly, soft as a whisper, steady as a shadow. It shows up not through bruises...
Dang Bao Ngoc
Jun 22, 202511 min read


Fetus-in-Fetu: A Rare Parasitic Twin Phenomenon
Having a child is a blessing; some are even fortunate to have twins or more—a true bundle of joy. But what if one twin never fully...
Ma. Teresita Chica
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Understanding Cradle Cap: Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatment for Your Baby
Adobe Stock/ by Anna Newborn babies experience many changes after birth, and their skin is one of them. Whether it be skin color,...
Luetwinta Breedlove, BSN, RN
Dec 30, 20243 min read


Little Signs, Big Insights: Identifying Autism in Young Children
My best friend has a toddler who is nearly two years old and does not speak. This situation is not uncommon as some children develop...
jodiedodgson
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Is spina bifida curable?
What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth defect associated with the incomplete development of the spine, particularly the neural...
Mariam Khan
Dec 4, 20244 min read


Spina Bifida in Focus
Mirana Gavami, CC BY-SA 4.0 < https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0 >, via Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki...
antwianita193
Nov 11, 20244 min read


"Understanding Croup: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment for Children"
Croup, also known as viral laryngotracheitis, is a common respiratory illness in young children. It is most commonly caused by...
Jennifer John
Nov 2, 20242 min read
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