No link between SSRI exposure, childhood depression

A new study looks at the association between SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) and brain development in young children.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
June 16, 2022 ~6 min

Babies don't come with instruction manuals, so here are 5 tips for picking a parenting book

Being a parent can be tricky, and many turn to parenting guides for help in figuring out what to do. Two human development scholars have tips for picking a book that will be useful for you.

Bethany Bustamante Van Vleet, Principal Lecturer in Family and Human Development, Arizona State University • conversation
June 16, 2022 ~9 min


Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

Children who learn to play well with others at pre-school age tend to enjoy better mental health as they get older, new research shows. The findings provide

Cambridge University News • cambridge
June 14, 2022 ~7 min

US: Pfizer COVID Shot Appears Effective for Children under 5

VOA Learning English • voa
June 13, 2022 ~5 min

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide – an expert in food policy explains

An expert on food policy explains how the end of COVID-19 waivers will impact children’s access to food, as well as the importance of food banks and pantries.

Marlene B. Schwartz, Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health and Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut • conversation
June 7, 2022 ~8 min

The US is importing baby formula to help end supply shortage – what parents need to know

An infant nutrition expert explains the efforts to ensure there is enough baby formula for US consumption and the differences between domestic and imported produce.

Steven A. Abrams, Professorof Pediatrics, University of Texas at Austin • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~11 min

Physical abuse less likely when spanking ceases

The probability of physical abuse decreased by 14% when comparing children who were spanked (22%) with those who were not (8%).

Jared Wadley-Michigan • futurity
June 6, 2022 ~4 min

Listening to young people could help reduce pandemic-related harms to children

Making room for the input of children and adolescents in responses to the next pandemic would help maintain their health, education, well-being and more.

Jonathan Todres, Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Law, Georgia State University • conversation
June 2, 2022 ~10 min


Don’t give your baby homemade formula

During the baby formula shortage, homemade recipes are not a safe option, one expert warns.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
June 1, 2022 ~4 min

Unnecessary antibiotics do kids more harm than good

"Sometimes parents think that the worst that could happen is that the antibiotic just won't help their child. But antibiotics are not harmless..."

Tamara Bhandari-Washington University • futurity
June 1, 2022 ~9 min

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