Category: Children’s health

Depression during and after pregnancy FAQ’s
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Depression during and after pregnancy FAQ’s

When you are pregnant or after you have a baby, you may be depressed and not know it. Some normal changes during and after pregnancy can cause symptoms similar to those of depression. Your doctor can figure out if your symptoms are caused by depression or something else. What is depression? Depression is more than just feeling...

November 25, 2017November 25, 2017by
Teens, Alcohol And Drug Abuse
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Teens, Alcohol And Drug Abuse

What is teen substance abuse? Many teens try alcohol, tobacco, or drugs. Some teens try these substances only a few times and stop. Others can’t control their urges or cravings for them. This is substance abuse. Teens may try a number of substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, household chemicals (inhalants), prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and illegal...

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016by
Kids, Technology and Homework
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Kids, Technology and Homework

In findings that will not surprise the parents of any school-aged child, new research finds that the more time children spend using digital devices, the less likely they are to finish their homework. Children who spent two to four hours a day using digital devices outside of schoolwork had 23 percent lower odds of always...

November 3, 2016November 3, 2016by