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The holiday season is a special time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. However, amid the festivities, it is important to prioritize health and safety. As families prepare for this busy time of year, Johns Hopkins Children鈥檚 Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of topics to ensure families stay safe and healthy this holiday season.聽聽

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More than 11 million Americans are tasked with the responsibility of taking care of someone with cognitive decline.

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One in seven parents think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a new national poll suggests.

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The election is over, but conversations surrounding the outcome are sure to continue for weeks to come. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, knowing how to engage with friends and family members with differing political views may help keep tempers at bay 鈥� and relationships intact. Virginia Tech expert Todd Schenk shared his advice for how to keep the peace.

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Over 60 percent of Illinois parents had never asked another parent about an unlocked firearm in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children鈥檚 Hospital of Chicago published in Pediatrics. Many parents reported they had not asked about firearms because it never occurred to them to do so, which highlights a critical need to raise awareness of this important safety concern.

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Mixed reality gaming may be the motivation kids need to stay active, according to a new study from the University of Georgia.

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A new poll looks at how grandparents are involved in their grandchildren's lives, and how this relates to mental health and lonelines.

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A new study shows higher rates of sexual abuse in children with intellectual disabilities and greater vulnerability to the after-effects of abuse.

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Eating a balanced diet is essential for everyone in the family, but nutrition can feel overwhelming to navigate. From food costs to food allergies, every family has unique challenges. To help guide you in making healthier food choices, Lurie Children鈥檚 Registered Dietitians Maggie McKay and Lisa Sharda teamed up with our Director of Food, Activity and Nutrition Initiatives Stephanie Folkens (who also holds a culinary arts degree!) to answer some common questions about how to make eating healthy, fun and affordable.

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The latest survey conducted in October 2024 by surveying over 1,000 parents across the state found:...

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A large study co-led by Kori Flower, MD, MS, MPH, division chief of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine demonstrates that combining text messaging with in-person clinic counseling reduces obesity in the first two years of life.

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A study co-led by a Johns Hopkins Children鈥檚 Center clinician-researcher shows that adding text messaging and other electronic feedback to traditional in-clinic health counseling for parents about feeding habits, playtime and exercise prevents very young children from developing obesity and potentially lifelong obesity-related problems.

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While the lockdowns associated with COVID-19 pandemic led many families to eat more meals at home, they had an additional benefit: an increase in the quality of family time during those dinners, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

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Voter anxiety over the presidential election is real. Kristen Benson, director of the marriage and family therapy program at Virginia Tech, offers advice for easing tension.