Body image dissatisfaction is quite common, especially among young girls and women. According to one study, 53% of American girls aged 13 are unhappy with their bodies, and this number increases to 78% by the time they reach 17. However, another study found that 45% of Australian girls aged 11-16 are dissatisfied with their body size, … Read more
According to the American Brain Tumor Association, about 4,600 children and adolescents are diagnosed with primary brain tumors each year in the United States. Primary brain tumors start in the brain and generally do not spread outside the brain tissue. Brain tumors can affect children of any age, gender, or ethnicity and can cause serious physical, cognitive, and … Read more
According to this study, childhood obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects approximately 1 to 4% of children. As a parent, you’re constantly attuned to your child’s well-being. But what if the seemingly innocent sound of their snoring is a sign of something more concerning? Gain insight into your child’s sleep health with our Childhood Obstructive Sleep … Read more
According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in the United States was 19.7% in 2017-2020, which is more than three times higher than the 5.5% rate in 1976-1980. However, the rate of increase has slowed down in recent years, and there is some evidence of a decline among … Read more
Did you know that physical child abuse affects millions of children worldwide, with long-lasting consequences on their physical and mental health? According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 3 in 4 children – or 300 million children – aged 2–4 years regularly suffer physical punishment and/or psychological violence at the hands of parents and caregivers. Physical … Read more
According to this study, Sexual child abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor, or exposing a child to sexual materials or situations. It can occur in any setting and often involves someone the child knows and trusts. Sexual child abuse can have severe and long-lasting impacts on the physical, psychological, … Read more
Millions of people experience the common cold and flu each year. While both are respiratory illnesses, they can feel quite different. According to the CDC, the flu has resulted in an estimated 9.3 million to 41 million illnesses annually between 2010 and 2023. Another source from the CDC suggests that on average, about 8% of … Read more
According to this study, Toilet training can take anywhere from a few days to a few months, depending on your child’s readiness and personality. Don’t worry if your child has setbacks or regressions, as this is normal and can be caused by stress, illness, or changes in routine. Toilet training can be a challenging and … Read more
According to the UNICEF Parenting website, about 22% of students ages 12–18 experienced bullying in 2019. Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Bullying can be verbal, social, or physical, and can happen both in person or online. Take our Child Bully Assessment to gain insight into your child’s experiences. … Read more
A study by Källmén and Hallgren examined the trends and associations between bullying and mental health problems among secondary school students in Stockholm from 2014 to 2020. They found that bullying was associated with higher odds of mental health problems, especially for boys who were more vulnerable to the negative effects of bullying than girls. Imagine … Read more