Tag: Family Health
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Did the kids stay up late in the holidays? 3 ways to get sleep routines back
Why holidays wreck sleep routines The holidays are a time of celebration, family time, and late nights. It’s common for bedtimes to drift, screens to stay on longer, and morning alarms to lose their edge. For parents, the result can be grumpy mornings, difficulty focusing at school, and a cycle of disrupted sleep that takes…
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Girl Faces Second Organ Transplant After Rare Genetic Condition Ties She and Brother
A Rare Genetic Condition Connects a NI Family’s Ordeals In Northern Ireland, a 3-year-old girl named Etta Cartmill is preparing for what will be her second major organ transplant. The child’s journey began with a diagnosis so rare that it has drawn the attention of clinicians and families navigating similar medical odysseys: TTC21B, a genetic…
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Rigors on Christmas Day: A Mum’s Health Emergency Guide
Introduction: A Christmas Day That Took a Sudden Turn What began as a joyful family celebration on Christmas Day quickly shifted into a frightening health emergency as my son developed rigors—those terrifying, uncontrollable shivers that signal something urgent is happening inside. In moments like these, fear can be overwhelming, but so can the resolve of…
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When Chickenpox Becomes Life-Changing: Why Vaccination Still Matters
Introduction: A Lesson Kept Hidden in Plain Sight Chickenpox is often dismissed as a mild childhood rite of passage. For some families, it mirrors a cheerful, if inconvenient, milestone. But for others, the illness can take a dangerous turn, leading to extended hospital stays, serious complications, and profoundly tense days for parents who fear their…
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Chickenpox Lessons: Why Vaccination Could Have Changed Our Lives
Introduction: Revisiting a childhood rite of passage For many families, chickenpox has long been considered a harmless, if itchy, phase of growing up. The idea of a quick illness that simply runs its course is deeply rooted in popular memory. But behind the warm nostalgia lies a sobering reality: chickenpox can lead to serious complications…
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Smartwatch Solutions for Tantrums: Experts Investigate
Introduction: Can a Smartwatch Diffuse Tantrums? For families like the Staal family in Minnesota, emotional outbursts from a young child can escalate rapidly, leaving caregivers searching for practical tools. While headlines often promise quick fixes, experts from pediatric psychology and pediatric medicine emphasize that wearables—such as smartwatches—are not a cure, but potentially a part of…
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A Second Chance: How a Rare Transplant Restored a Young Mom’s Life After a Devastating Crash
Introduction: A family trip, a life on pause On March 19, 2024, a routine family road trip near the Grand Canyon became the turning point in the life of Lacy Cornelius Boyd, a young mother whose resilience would be tested in unimaginable ways. What started as a joyful day — a visit to the Grand…
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Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: Understanding the Quiet Epidemic
Rising Anxiety Among Malaysian Kids: What the Data Suggests Petaling Jaya — Malaysian children and adolescents are contending with a growing wave of anxiety disorders, a trend that experts say shows little sign of abating. While not every child experiences clinical anxiety, clinicians and educators report rising numbers of students seeking help for persistent worry,…
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Foundation Emphasizes Early Care for Children with Scoliosis
Early Intervention Spearheads Better Outcomes for Pediatric Scoliosis In a rallying call to health professionals, the Scoliosis Focus Foundation urged families and clinicians to prioritize early detection and treatment of scoliosis in children. The call came during a recent event led by founder Dr. Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, who underscored that timely intervention can significantly influence the…
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Motor Neurone Disease: A Family’s Courageous Journey
Introduction: A Diagnosis That Changes Everything What begins as a misread symptom can evolve into a life-altering diagnosis. For one family, the journey from a suspected case of carpal tunnel syndrome to motor neurone disease (MND) has become a testament to resilience, the power of love, and the ongoing impact of a terminal illness on…