/tags/child-development child development en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 02 May 2022 16:10:40 GMT /2022-05-02/if-we-dont-open-mom-cant-go-to-work-the-pandemic-puts-a-priority-on-child-care The child care industry is pivotal for parents being able to work and for children's early learning. It struggles to compete for workers. Mon, 02 May 2022 16:10:40 GMT /2022-05-02/if-we-dont-open-mom-cant-go-to-work-the-pandemic-puts-a-priority-on-child-care Tom Hudson /news/2022-03-15/do-masks-in-school-affect-kids-speech-and-social-skills Scientists say that for most children, masks in school aren't a major obstacle to learning or socializing. Students in classrooms find other ways to connect. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 14:42:58 GMT /news/2022-03-15/do-masks-in-school-affect-kids-speech-and-social-skills Jon Hamilton /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-27/vaccinate-and-test-that-advice-isnt-much-help-to-parents-who-have-kids-under-5 Parents of children too young for vaccines are exhausted. As omicron surges, they keep trying to protect their kids. But some feel isolated and even forgotten by those who just want to move on. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:15:00 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2022-01-27/vaccinate-and-test-that-advice-isnt-much-help-to-parents-who-have-kids-under-5 Bram Sable-Smith /2020-11-24/coronavirus-causing-developmental-delays-in-children-expert-says The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay offers free screenings that detect possible developmental delays in children. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 11:22:03 GMT /2020-11-24/coronavirus-causing-developmental-delays-in-children-expert-says Courtney Holland /news/2019-12-06/as-massive-developments-stir-controversy-in-miami-planning-board-wants-to-hit-brakes In a city driven by real estate development, it’s uncommon for government to take bold action against developers’ interests. Wednesday night, Miami’s… Fri, 06 Dec 2019 11:41:30 GMT /news/2019-12-06/as-massive-developments-stir-controversy-in-miami-planning-board-wants-to-hit-brakes JOEY FLECHAS /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first New treatment guidelines don't assuage concerns that some children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are being prescribed medication too soon, before behavioral interventions are tried. Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:39:00 GMT /2019-09-30/pediatricians-stand-by-meds-for-adhd-but-some-say-therapy-should-come-first Alex Smith /2019-05-16/how-to-help-a-kid-survive-early-puberty Around 15% of girls begin menstruation by age 7. The challenges of puberty can rock anybody, but being the first of your friends to go through it can be especially stressful. Good parenting helps. Thu, 16 May 2019 13:41:27 GMT /2019-05-16/how-to-help-a-kid-survive-early-puberty Juli Fraga /2018-08-31/5-proven-benefits-of-play The nation's doctors are being enlisted in a new fight: reclaiming children's right to play. A research paper urges pediatricians to prescribe playtime. Fri, 31 Aug 2018 10:15:00 GMT /2018-08-31/5-proven-benefits-of-play Anya Kamenetz /health-news-florida/2018-08-30/moms-prenatal-opioids-may-stunt-kids-learning-study-says Thu, 30 Aug 2018 11:16:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2018-08-30/moms-prenatal-opioids-may-stunt-kids-learning-study-says The Associated Press /2018-08-27/toddlers-like-winners-but-how-they-win-matters Unlike other primates, human toddlers watching a competition don't appreciate victors who shove rivals out of the way. Even little kids prefer high-status characters who aren't bullies. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 17:18:00 GMT /2018-08-27/toddlers-like-winners-but-how-they-win-matters Nell Greenfieldboyce