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Pediatric psychologist claims screen time not effective for calming emotions during tantrums
Read full article: Pediatric psychologist claims screen time not effective for calming emotions during tantrumsIf you’ve ever given your child a screen to help stop a tantrum, you may want to think twice about continuing that habit in the future.
Experts dive into why there’s an alarming increase in lead poisoning among children
Read full article: Experts dive into why there’s an alarming increase in lead poisoning among childrenLead poisoning risk for children increases during the summer, and experts say many exposures in Michigan may be going undetected.
Study: These 3 healthy eating patterns can improve child obesity, overall health
Read full article: Study: These 3 healthy eating patterns can improve child obesity, overall healthOne recent study compared the benefits of three different types of diets for children who are obese, and uncovered positive results and a surprising challenge.
Child psychiatrist shares advice for talking to children about Oxford High School shooting
Read full article: Child psychiatrist shares advice for talking to children about Oxford High School shootingHow should we talk to children about school shootings, especially when they take place in our community?
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How time of year babies are born can affect risk of having food allergies
Read full article: How time of year babies are born can affect risk of having food allergiesNew research suggests the time of year a baby is born could increase the risk of them having food allergies. More than 5 million children have food allergies, and that number is on the rise. Experts believe being born in the fall could especially increase the risk of babies having food allergies. Babies born at different times of the year experience a variety of different factors that can raise or lower the risk of various conditions. A new clinical trial will further study why babies born in the fall tend to have weakened skin barriers.