Family

Focus on health topics affecting children, parents, caregivers, and all stages of family life to foster well-being across generations.

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Bullying Among School-Aged Children

Bullying is an intentional and harmful act that targets individuals emotionally, physically, or mentally. It is an issue facing many school-aged children in...

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The Roots of Resilience: Why Therapy Matters from Childhood Onward

“Life is not lived in a straight line. Life is more like a spiral that has turns, pivots, changes and roundabouts, but it...

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Saving the Smallest Lives: Dr. Kushal Raghubir on the Evolution of Neonatal Care

Sixty years ago, the tiniest human being at birth barely had a chance of survival, and far less chance of growing into an...

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Visiting the Preterm Baby at Home: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

Congratulations, Mom and Dad! Your little one has graduated from the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Bringing home a preterm baby (a “preemie”)...

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Contraception: Understanding Your Options for Family Planning

Contraception is an important aspect of our reproductive lives and plays a vital role in helping individuals and couples plan their families and...

BodyFamily

Evaluating Subfertility: The First Steps to Finding the Cause

Understanding Subfertility The term “barren woman” has biblical roots and is still used in our society to describe women who are unable to...

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After the Miracle: The Other Side of Motherhood

Few things bring as much happiness to a family as the arrival of a baby. A new life, awaited for nine long months,...

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Understanding Childhood Obesity – Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Three and half months ago I met a nine year old boy, whom I will call JP. His parents were worried because he...

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Childhood Fevers: A Guide for Parents

As a parent, seeing your child with a fever can be a worrying experience. It can truly be a cause for concern and...