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Millennial burnout: building resilience is no answer – we need to overhaul how we...
In a popular BuzzFeed article, Anne Helen Petersen describes how millennials (people born between 1981 and 1996) became “the burnout generation”. She describes some...
Do you need to worry if your baby has a flat head?
Flat head syndrome, also called positional plagiocephaly, develops in babies because of external pressures on the soft, malleable baby skull. It is more common...
Keeping fit: How to do the right exercise for your age
The effect of exercise on health is profound. It can protect you from a range of conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and...
Baby-led weaning or spoon-feeding?
When it comes to avoiding picky eating and mealtime tantrums, parents are usually ready to try any method that promises their child will become...
South Africa’s children aren’t getting the mental health care they need
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increased scientific, clinical and public attention over the past few decades. It’s the most common psychiatric disorder in children...
Why parents should think twice about tracking apps for their kids?
The use of self-tracking and personal surveillance technologies has grown considerably over the last decade. There are now apps to monitor people’s movement, health,...
This is what happens to a baby’s body during natural child birth
Pregnancy, labour and delivery are incredibly physically demanding for women. But birth is no walk in the park for the baby either.
A new paper...
Attitudes to gender & sexual diversity: changing global trends
Changes in geopolitical forces are sweeping rapidly across the world, affecting the lives of many, for better and for worse. In much the same...
If my measles shot was years ago, am I still protected? 5 questions answered
As the measles outbreaks spread, many people are growing concerned. New York City declared a public health emergency and mandated vaccinations in four ZIP...
How linking cash grants to care empowers parents & makes children happier
Cash transfers, otherwise known as social grants, are growing in popularity in low- and middle-income countries. Their main goal is to reduce the poverty...
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