Kids Health

U.S. parents worried about child’s communication skills

(HealthDay)—One-quarter of parents with children younger than age 8 years are concerned about their child’s ability to communicate, according to poll results released by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Between March 20 and March 27, 2019, YouGov conducted an online survey on behalf of ASHA. The nationally representative sample included 1,103 parents with children between […]

Health Problems

Tetris: It could be the salve for a worried mind

The venerable video game was used in a recent experiment to create a state of “flow—the term psychologists use to describe a state of mind so engaged it makes the rest of the world fall away, and time pass more quickly. UCR researcher Kate Sweeny and her team have found that state of perfect disengagement […]

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Bec Judd Reveals She’s Worried About Her 3-Year-Old’s Body Image

Model-turned-radio-host Rebecca Judd has opened up about concerns her daughter Billie is already developing low self-esteem and body image issues. Speaking on her radio show, The 3pm Pick Up, she revealed, “all of a sudden [Billie] has started caring about her appearance so much. It’s really scary.” “I don’t know where it’s come from because […]