Therapists Say These 4 Comments Harm Your Kids’ Relationship With Food
JGI/Jamie Grill via Getty Images If you’re a parent, especially a millennial one who grew up in the age of ’90s diet fads, phrases like “finish your dinner if you want dessert” or “a moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips” may still haunt you. As we raise our own children now, […]
33 States Sue Instagram For Manipulating Children
LOADINGERROR LOADING More than 30 states are suing Instagram and its parent company, Meta, for misleading the public about the dangers of social media. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday by 33 states, alleges that Meta’s social media platforms “exploit and manipulate its most vulnerable consumers: teenagers and children” and has caused damage to young people’s mental […]
Here’s What It Feels Like To Be ‘Touched Out’
Kanawa Studio via Getty Images This phenomenon is most often reported by mothers, but any parent or caregiver can experience it. Here’s what you can do about it. As a breastfeeding mother of three, Krystal Duhaney is no stranger to the sensation of being “touched out.” She describes it as “reaching the point where you […]
What To Do If Your Child Talks About Suicide
No parent is prepared to hear the words, “I wish I were dead,” or “I don’t want to be alive anymore.” When a child says something so shocking, it can be tempting to believe they don’t really understand what they’re saying, or they couldn’t possibly be serious. But if your child expresses thoughts of suicide, […]
Feeling addicted to food? Your parents’ drinking habits may impact your risk
People with a parent with a history of alcohol problems are at greater risk for showing signs of addiction to highly processed foods, a new University of Michigan study found. These foods, such as ice cream, chocolate, pizza and fries, contain unnaturally high amounts of refined carbohydrates and fats that may trigger an addictive response […]
Monkeypox Outbreak Strain Has Far More Mutations Than Expected
The strain of monkeypox involved in the current global outbreak differs from its parent strain by about 50 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) — far more than would be expected for an orthopoxvirus, researchers reported. There’s also evidence of continued evolution and adaptation during human-to-human transmission that’s occurring faster than expected, which may account for its […]
5 Signs You’re Dealing With A Toxic Parent As An Adult (And How To Cope)
When you grow up with a toxic parent, it can take years — even decades — to recognize how dysfunctional the relationship really is. That could be because their bad behavior was normalized over time or because you were holding out hope that your parent would change and the relationship could be salvaged, Peg Streep […]
Can I Catch Hand Foot and Mouth Disease From My Child?
A parent can catch hand, foot and mouth from their children; however, adults are more likely to remain asymptomatic. A child infected with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is most contagious during the first week of sickness (even before the rash). However, some can spread the infection days to weeks after the disappearance of […]
We Found The Cereals That Kids, Parents And Nutrition Experts Agree On
Even if you weren’t much of a cereal person before becoming a parent, having kids inevitably changes your relationship to that aisle of the grocery store. We talked to parents for tips on navigating the slippery slope to the cereal bowl, and then we checked in with nutritionists for recommendations. The ideas might reduce a […]