ADHD: how to spot it in children?
Here are the symptoms that occur in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). THE ESSENTIAL The disability association CoActis ...
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School Asthma: 3 Simple Ways to Protect Your Child
The expression "school asthma" refers to the increase in attacks due to the academic environment of young French people. THE ...
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Child: A link between behavioral problems and cortisol levels in hair
Researchers have found a link between cortisol levels in hair and behavioral problems in children. THE ESSENTIAL Study finds link ...
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Extracurricular activities: to be practiced in moderation!
Accumulating extracurricular activities can potentially harm children's development and well-being. How busy should they be? Explained. THE ESSENTIAL Children who ...
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Back to school: how to get rid of lice?
Dermatologists explain how to get rid of the lice that often invade schools. THE ESSENTIAL In Western countries, head lice ...
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School Phobia: 3 Tips to Help Your Child Overcome Their Anxiety
School phobia can greatly impact a child's academic and social life, but there are steps that can help them overcome ...
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Inflammation in childhood: an increased risk of mental disorders in adulthood
Children who experience persistent inflammation are at greater risk of developing mental health problems in adulthood, including depression and psychosis. ...
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Relieving children’s pain: a major challenge
The pain children experience during medical care can leave lasting psychological scars. Fortunately, there are many techniques to alleviate it. ...
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What are some common mistakes to avoid when trying to get your child to listen to you?
Getting your child to listen to you requires patience, understanding and appropriate strategies. Getting your child's attention and listening skills ...
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School phobia: what are the signs to look out for?
If your child is anxious about going to school and even refuses to go, he or she may be suffering ...
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Lucas: One year later, hope for personalized medicine against pediatric cancer
It’s been a year since the world discovered the story of Lucas, a 12-year-old French boy who overcame a rare ...
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What are the games and activities to prepare your child for school?
Getting ready for school can be more enjoyable with games and fun activities. Starting school is a big step that ...
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Children may inherit symptoms of premature aging from parents who abuse alcohol
Parents with alcohol use disorders can pass on symptoms of premature aging to their children that affect them into adulthood. ...
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Alcohol, cannabis: going to bed late in childhood linked to future use
Staying up late or sleeping little during childhood increases the risk of using alcohol or marijuana by age 15, a ...
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Screens and children: 4 expert tips for healthy use
Beyond screen time, how children use screens can make all the difference. THE ESSENTIAL Finding no international consensus regarding the ...
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How to create an environment conducive to concentration for your child?
Creating an environment conducive to concentration requires a caring and structured approach. Focus is an essential skill to develop from ...
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Toddlers: A Pro’s Tips for Managing Tantrums
Tantrums are a normal part of child development and are especially common between 18 months and 3 years of age. ...
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ADHD: better understanding to better support
Long stigmatized and misunderstood, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is now revealed as a complex reality with multiple impacts. In ...
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Breakfast: Children who skip this meal are less happy in life
A large study shows that children who skip breakfast have lower life satisfaction than those who eat breakfast regularly. THE ...
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Cancer: when the disease strikes twice in the same family
When cancer strikes twice in the same family, how do you explain this situation to sick children and their siblings? ...
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What is juvenile dermatomyositis?
Nurse Hélène Janin explains in a comic strip what juvenile dermatomyositis is. THE ESSENTIAL Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is an early ...
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The Mediterranean diet also benefits children’s hearts
The Mediterranean diet, associated with many health benefits for adults, may also be beneficial for children's heart health. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Breastfeeding: more and more children are breastfed in France
Young French mothers are breastfeeding their babies for longer and in greater numbers, according to a study published by Santé ...
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What to do when your child says he doesn’t love you anymore?
Behind these hurtful words often lie complex emotions that he finds difficult to express otherwise. Hearing your child say that ...
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Depression: Moving several times during childhood increases the risks
Experiencing multiple moves before the age of 15 increases the risk of depression later in life by more than 40%, ...
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Nature improves cognitive abilities in children and adolescents
Being in contact with green spaces promotes attention and improves executive functions in young people. THE ESSENTIAL A new data ...
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Global childhood vaccination rates stagnated in 2023
Global childhood vaccination rates are failing to return to pre-Covid-19 levels, UN agencies warn. THE ESSENTIAL Compared to the pre-pandemic ...
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How to practice nonviolent communication with children?
Nonviolent communication helps improve human relationships. It is a powerful method for creating a peaceful and respectful family environment. Nonviolent ...
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Childhood Migraines: “Alyssia was no longer coherent in her speech and could no longer feel the right side of her body”
At just 12 years old, Alyssia recently started suffering from migraines like her mother. These two voices tell us today ...
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Cavities: fluoride varnishes soon to be reimbursed for children aged one and over
As of January 1, 2025, fluoride varnishes applied to protect against dental caries will be covered from the age of ...
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