Popularizing health education, building public health facilities or regular screening? How to prevent schistosomiasis more effectively in African children
Abstract Due to the lack of safe drinking water and public health facilities, as well as the low popularity of health education, schistosomiasis is a prominent problem in African children. Considering that the process of schistosomiasis prevention in African children is dynamic and continuous, this paper uses a differential game model to study how to […]
How to involve children and youth in service – Church News
Magnus Agle, 9, recently spent a morning with his family lifting boxes of food onto pallets to be loaded onto trucks and delivered to charitable organizations in Irvine, California. “Just do it,” he said about service. “It gives you a good feeling.” Magnus’ family volunteered through JustServe to join others in unloading an estimated 40,000 […]
Oino Knows How to Win / IJF.org
Zelim Tckaev (AZE) enjoyed a smooth run to the final of the lightest men’s category of the second day of competition in Paris. The last fight of his campaign may not be so trouble-free though as Yuhei Oino (JPN) is ready with an opposing style and a calm sharpness, both difficult to overcome. Final, Zelim […]
5 signs you’re overparenting—and how to raise resilient kids
It’s a familiar scene: Your kid is stuck on a problem or upset about a situation. Before they’ve even finished explaining, you swoop in with solutions. That’s what good parents do, right? But when rescuing becomes routine, it undermines the skills kids need to build confidence and resilience. As a clinical psychologist who works with […]
How To Do Less For Your Kids: 3 Things That Help Anxious Parents Hover Less | Elaine Taylor-Klaus & Diane Dempster
Parents ask this question all the time: “I can see my kid struggling, so how do I help without enabling them?” It’s a fair concern. Most parents swing between two extremes. Some push too hard, convinced they know what’s best, and end up frustrated when their child resists or shuts down. Others step in too […]
Opinion | How to Find a Date in a Country with Over 30 Million Extra Men
new video loaded: How to Find a Date in a Country with Over 30 Million Extra Men transcript Back transcript How to Find a Date in a Country with Over 30 Million Extra Men A decade after the end of the one-child policy, China has over 30 million so-called surplus men. Can this dating boot […]
Stop asking ‘How was school today?’ To raise successful kids, ask 7 questions instead
“My child won’t tell me anything about their day!” It’s a common concern I hear from parents in my psychotherapy office. They’re hoping to gain a glimpse into their child’s world. But asking “How was school today?” usually leads to a one-word answer. As a therapist and the author of “13 Things Mentally Strong Parents […]
How to say ‘no’—and get them to listen
Saying “no” is essential in parenting. But setting limits shouldn’t start and end with that one word. As a certified child life specialist and licensed therapist, I know that saying “no” is meant to help kids feel safe, supported, and understood. I often help kids understand: “Your parents aren’t saying ‘no’ to control you, they’re […]
How to nurture infant microbiomes for a lifetime of good mental health
Families who garden together have more diverse microbiomes Halfpoint Images/Getty Images New parents have plenty to fret about – sleeping, feeding, the colour of their newborn’s poo – but their baby’s microbiome probably isn’t high on the list. According to experts, it should be. “The first 1000 days of life are incredibly important for seeding […]
How to help manage storm anxiety
Thunder making you a little jumpy? It’s a familiar feeling among South Floridians, especially this time of year. And according to the American Meteorological Society, it’s common. About eight in 10 people have experienced some form of fear related to weather. Yet children and young adults are often even more susceptible to this phenomenon. The […]