WELLNESS / EMOTIONAL HEALTH

"Santa Claus Is Coming to Town!"

Many parents resort to threats to get kids to behave. This may work short-term, but a targeted and consistent approach works better. >

Going Down Downer Internet Rabbit Holes

Should websites come with labels to alert us to the kind of emotions their content is likely to generate? A study suggests that they should. >

New Moms Need to Get Moving

Exercise can help ease the symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression that many experience. A brisk walk four times a week will do it. >

Weight-Loss Surgery in Adolescence Offers Long-Term Health Benefits

Teens who had bariatric surgery show a reduced risk of diabetes and high blood pressure a decade later, yet few families opt for it. >

Serving Up Quality Time at the Family Table

Families who ate together during the pandemic laughed and listened more than before lockdown and formed stronger bonds over dinner. >

Male Stereotypes Put Men's Hearts at Risk

Norms that encourage men to believe they should be self-reliant and avoid seeking help can mean their cardiovascular disease goes untreated. >

Undiagnosed Adults with ADHD

A survey finds that only 13% of adults who think they have attention deficits get treatment, even though medication and strategies can help. >

Read to Me!

Reading with young children is an investment in their emotional and cognitive development -- and their bond with you. >

The Key to Happy Gen Z-ers

The late teens and early twenties can be tough, but one quality seems to distinguish happy young adults from their less content peers. >

What Digital Devices Are Doing to Parent-Child Communication

Parents, put your phones down, give your kids your full attention and talk to them. It's a good way to help them develop language skills. >

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