Researchers in a recent study found that by age 5, children who spent two hours or more per day looking at screens were 7.7 times more likely to meet criteria for a diagnosis of ADHD than children who watched screens for 30 minutes or less each day. ...
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If you are having difficulty understanding your child, you might want to consider a speech-language evaluation, which is a normal step to pursue when parents or caregivers suspect difficulty with communication. Ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech-language pathologist, a professional who diagnoses speech and language difficulties. ...
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Sensory integration, or the way in which the mind communicates with the senses, begins developing before birth and shapes the way a person interacts with the environment. Parents can help their kids’ neurological growth, as well as appeal to their sensory inclinations, by exposing them to summer sensory activities. ...
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Parents are always instructed to keep their child's screen time to a minimum. Now, experts are recommending screen time limits for parents, too, as the amount of time that caregivers spend on their electronic devices directly impacts the quality and quantity of interaction with their children. ...
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Sunscreen can save your life if you know how to use it effectively. The truth is that far too many people suffer from sun-caused skin ailments like signs of aging, dark spots, and even worse, skin cancer. Learn expert advice as a dermatologist answers important questions about sunscreen. ...
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After a healthy pregnancy and birth, Christie and Josh Hersman welcomed Ava, an energetic baby girl with big blue eyes. When a newborn hearing screening indicated Ava might need further testing, the Hersmans took her to get an auditory brain response test, which confirmed Ava had moderate to severe hearing loss. Learn what resources the family used as part of Ava's early intervention program. ...
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People of all ages can enjoy the sights and sounds of fireworks – with some preventative tips in mind. Noise-induced hearing loss can be instantaneous and caused by just one single exposure to a very loud sound; it also can be caused by cumulative exposure to loud sounds. Learn how to protect your family's hearing on the Fourth of July and at all other times. ...
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