The U-Vip (Unit for Visually Impaired People) research team led by Monica Gori at the IIT- Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology) has recently published a study which shows for the first time how children aged from 3 to 5 years old have problems in recognizing the emotions of people wearing surgical masks.
“His life will be so different from mine, but I can’t help but worry. Until every country in the world allows gay marriage and gives everyone equal rights, I will always be scared.” Growing up, most of my friends were girls, and this is still true today. My best friend, Debbie, is a girl I
Every day, around 15000 children under the age of five die from causes that could have been prevented. But the children of highly educated parents survive more often than others. This statistic applies worldwide, according to a newly published sweeping systematic review in The Lancet. The mother’s level of education is particularly important for their
Do you want to know a few ideas that you can do with your 3D pen? Today we are going to show you a bunch of hacks and ideas so that you can use your 3D pen and create impressive decorations or various functional objects that will also look incredible. Grab your tools because you
Didn’t get a chance to say thank you to your kid’s teacher? It’s not too late. Not sure how to thank your kid’s teacher this year? With many schools across the country being mostly virtual, parents and kids may not be able to say their goodbyes or thank yous in person. Even if you don’t
As a kid, I was jealous of my non-Indigenous peers whose families had the luxury of not being touched by this traumatic history. When the news broke that 215 babies were buried on the ancestral lands of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation, on the grounds of a former residential school, a lot of disturbing
Medulloblastoma is a rare but devastating childhood brain cancer. This cancer can spread through the spinal fluid and be deposited elsewhere in the brain or spine. Radiation therapy to the whole brain and spine followed by an extra radiation dose to the back of the brain prevents this spread and has been the standard of
Children with documented child protection concerns are four times as likely to die before they reach their 16th birthday, according to confronting new research from the University of South Australia. The world first study identifies the extreme seriousness of familial child abuse and neglect, measuring for the first time the excess risk of death that
University of Massachusetts Amherst health services researcher Dr. Sarah Goff has received a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study the impact of accountable care organizations (ACOs) on asthma care for children insured by Medicaid. ACOs are the value-based health care delivery model expanded by the Affordable Care Act in an
Not sure what to buy for the Dad who has everything? From grilling to grooming, we’ve got Father’s Day gift ideas covered for the main man in your life. How is it already June? If you’re looking for a way to show that special guy in your life you think he’s great, we’ve rounded up
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) or IgA vasculitis is the inflammation (swelling) of the small blood vessels in the skin, intestines, kidneys, and joints. HSP is often characterized by purplish rashes on the lower legs and buttocks. Although it can affect anyone, HSP is more common in children, especially boys between two
If a newborn is moved or becomes agitated while on a ventilator, the breathing tube also could move. Just a few seconds with the tube in the wrong position might lead to a critical lack of oxygen to the brain, possibly resulting in lifelong disability or brain damage or even ending the baby’s life. The
Not hearing Ojibway as a kid was something I didn’t give much thought to—probably because I didn’t know any different. No one spoke the language in my home. My mother, a former student of several residential schools, was ashamed of being Indigenous. In fact, she would sometimes tell people she was French. I grew up
Did you spend hours planning the nursery and scrolling online for decor ideas when you were pregnant? Then there’s the adorable monthly milestone photos, with newborns snoozing peacefully in Moses baskets or pillow-y baby loungers. But not all of those cute pics you double-tap on Instagram or save to Pinterest are safe to replicate at
Concern for kids’ pandemic well-being prevails as the school year winds down for the second year in a row. In Ontario, after parents spent the end of May wondering if and when children could be sent to in-person learning, they finally heard schools won’t re-open this school year. After announcing home learning would continue to
I know we’re all used to saying “breastfeeding,” but as a lactation consultant, I believe that inclusive language is vital. Last month, in my first virtual meeting with a new client, I asked them how they identify and what they call their anatomy. Their baby was three weeks old. They were surprised I even asked
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Taking care of a newborn can be stressful, and the adjustments you need to make in your life might add to your stress. Also, stress may not be the same for all mothers; some may handle it quite effectively, while others may struggle to cope with it. Stress can affect
Variations in children’s speech has traditionally been attributed to developmental delays. Recent work suggests the reasons for variability are not so clear, and an immediate call for treatment may need to be reconsidered. During the 180th Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, which will be held virtually June 8-10, Margaret Cychosz, from the University
According to estimates from the Children’s Bureau, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were 673,000 children in or entering foster care in the United States in 2019. Data from the Minnesota Department of Human Services say that approximately 15,300 children experienced foster care in 2019. Minnesotan children of color
Talking to kids about residential schools can be tough. These traumatizing and culture-stripping institutions imposed death, abuse and other types of inhumane cruelty onto innocent children. But just because it’s hard doesn’t mean we should shy away from it. This is especially true in light of the recent and horrific discovery of the remains of
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