Raising kids is a tough job! These parenting assessments are designed to help parents recognize potential medical conditions or behavior problems as early as possible so you have the best chance of getting the right kind of help as early as possible. Choose an age group and look at the common conditions or behaviors that generally affect children at that age.
According to this study, Sexual child abuse is a form of child abuse that includes sexual activity with a minor, or exposing a child to sexual materials or situations. It can occur in any setting and often involves someone the child knows and trusts. Sexual child abuse can have severe and long-lasting impacts on the physical, psychological, … Read more
Did you know that binge eating disorder affects millions of teenagers worldwide, leading to serious physical and emotional consequences? Binge eating disorder is a type of eating disorder that involves recurrent episodes of binge eating during which a person feels a loss of control and marked distress over his or her eating. It is the second most common eating disorder diagnosed, after other specified feeding or eating disorders. It … Read more
According to a study, bulimia nervosa affects millions of people worldwide, with the majority being adolescents and young adults. Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by frequent episodes of binge eating followed by extreme efforts to avoid gaining weight, often by vomiting, using laxatives, or exercising to excess. This vicious cycle of bingeing and purging can take a toll on your … Read more
The latest data on teen bullying worldwide is indeed alarming. According to UNESCO, almost one-third of young teens globally have recently experienced bullying. This issue affects children across all regions and countries, regardless of income levels. According to another study, socioeconomic and immigrant status also play a significant role in bullying, particularly in Europe and North … Read more
Child neglect is the most common form of abuse and neglect. In 2020, neglect was the reason for half of the children who were the subject of a child protection plan or on a child protection register in the UK. The CDC estimates that at least 1 in 7 children have experienced child neglect in the … Read more
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a common behavioral disorder affecting children and adolescents. Studies suggest that up to 16% of children between the ages of 4 and 18 meet the criteria for ODD, often causing significant challenges for parents, teachers, and caregivers. These challenges can involve daily struggles with frequent arguments, defiance of authority, and … Read more
A major meta-analysis published in 2018 (The Prevalence of Unwanted Online Sexual Exposure and Solicitation Among Youth: A Meta-Analysis:) found an average prevalence rate of 20.3% for unwanted online sexual exposure and 11.5% for online sexual solicitation. According to another study, Save the Children Hong Kong released a 2022 study indicating that 40% of teenagers … Read more
Do I have seasonal allergies? Spring allergies are the most common as trees, flowers, and weeds grow and pollenating bees are busy. Fall is the second common allergy season, with different plants blooming and molds are more active. People who are allergic to the spring and fall pollens also tend to be sensitive to indoor … Read more
According to a study, roughly 4% of children and adolescents in the United States experience separation anxiety disorder (SAD) at some point in their lives. Preteens with SAD experience excessive and persistent fear or distress when separated from their parents, caregivers, or other attachment figures. This can interfere with their normal development, social relationships, and academic performance. To … Read more
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 1 in 10 middle and high school students (3.08 million) had used a tobacco product during the past 30 days in 2022. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that 90% of adult smokers started smoking before the age of 18. Did you … Read more