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There’s going to be even more harmful content on social media as Meta drops fact-checkers. What to tell your kids

Editor’s note: Kara Alaimo is an associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Her book “Over the Influence: Why…

Is your kid a picky eater? It’s probably not your fault, study shows

Trying to convince your kid to eat their food can be a struggle. The tears, the tantrums – many parents…

Parents ‘should be seen and not heard’ when it comes to kids and their friendships

As a parenting author, I travel the country speaking at schools about the complicated social changes that happen during adolescence…

Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

Sometimes as a parent, you just have to be tough and put your phone down

Editor’s Note: One Small Thing is a new series to help you take a simple step toward a healthy, impactful…

Lessons from a pandemic

The initial surge of COVID-19 patients in Boston-area hospitals has passed, but the memories of caring for them will forever…

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    Beauty News

    Childhood sleep issues may raise suicide risk, study finds

    If your child sometimes has trouble sleeping, it may be easy to chalk it up to a phase they will…

    Wide-awake at night but tired in the morning? Here’s what could help, according to experts

    Summary Feeling tired in the morning but alert at night is a common problem linked to disrupted sleep patterns or…

    Adults can sleep with stuffed animals, too. It might even be a good thing, experts say

    Summary Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data…

    Horrific nightmares may signal initial onset of these chronic diseases, study says

    The nightmares are intense and often horrifying, sometimes lasting well into the day. “There’s a serial killer after me and…

    Prevent low back pain with this simple lifestyle change

    Low back pain affects at least 619 million people worldwide, and that number is expected to increase to 843 million…

    Just 1,000 more steps a day could reduce your risk of depression, study suggests

    Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988…

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