Parenting/Child health News

Adrenal hyperplasia in preemies

Researchers say that in preterm newborns, routine screening for adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-hydroxylase deficiency (21-OHD) is not worthwhile.

Digital photos put kids at risk

A new study suggests that parents could be putting children at risk if they upload digital photos that are automatically "geotagged" by their camera.

Spanking makes troubled kids

Adding more fuel to the controversial topic of children and spanking, two Canadian child development experts have published a new analysis that warns that physical punishment poses serious risks to a child's long-term development.

Don't force your toddler to eat

Mothers who push their toddlers to eat more at snack time may end up with a heavier child, a new study suggests.

Stored breast milk can be harmful

Breast milk that is refrigerated or frozen for three days might not be safe for preterm infants at risk for necrotising enterocolitis, new research suggests.

'Formula stretching'

Some families that can't afford enough infant formula resort to risky 'formula stretching,' watering down infant formula or skipping feedings, researchers say.

Breastmilk courier helps moms

Febby Kemala Dewi returned to work at a Jakarta accounting firm after three months of maternity leave but struggled, like many new mums, to balance her home and work lives.

Teen obesity tied to relationship

Toddlers who have poor relationships with their moms are more likely to pack on extra kilos as they grow up, a new US study shows.

Toddlers don't listen to themselves

When grown-ups and kids speak, they listen to the sound of their voice and make corrections based on that auditory feedback.

Buy toys that offer more than fun

When it comes to toys, kids' wish lists for the holiday season often pose a dilemma for parents, who find themselves asking two crucial questions.