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Another Unintended Consequence of COVID-19: Cyberbullying Could Increase

March 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Adolescents, Coronavirus, coronavirus and education, COVID-19, Cyberbullying, K-12 Education, Online Teaching, Pandemic, Parenting, Parents, Psychology, Social Science, Teachers, Teens, Xenophobia

School districts nationwide are now providing K-12 education online. Stuck at home all day, students will be using apps even more than they already do, which could cause an increase in cyberbullying among youth. Many cyberbullying targets will hesitate to get help from their parents and will suffer silently because they can’t readily stop by the guidance counselor’s office or chat with a teacher after class. A cyberbullying expert provides important tips and advice for teachers and parents.

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Understanding How COVID-19 Affects Children Vital to Slowing Pandemic, Doctors Say

March 19, 2020 sarah Jonas Baylor College Of Medicine, Children, Coronavirus, coronavirus vaccine, covid, COVID-19, EPIDEMIOLOGY, Infection Control, Medical Research, Pandemic, Parenting, Parents, Schools, University Of Virginia, University of Virginia School of Medicine, UVA, UVA Health, UVA School of Medicine, Vaccine, Vaccine Research, Virus

Though COVID-19 so far appears to be largely sparing children, researchers are cautioning that it is critical to understand how the virus affects kids to model the pandemic accurately, limit the disease’s spread and ensure the youngest patients get the care they need.

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Parents shouldn’t feel they have to be teachers, too

March 19, 2020 sarah Jonas COVID-19, Home Schooling, Parenting

In the wake of COVID-19, children across the country were sent home from school, many with suggested assignments and learning activities. The last thing parents should do is stress themselves about making their child complete all of these school assignments,

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‘Breastfeeding Gap’ Exists Among Mexican-Origin Women Living in Texas

March 18, 2020 sarah Jonas baby, Breastfeeding, Health, Mexican American, Mother, Mother and child, Parenting, Women's Health

Mexican women born and educated in Mexico who now live in Texas breastfeed longer than those born and educated in the United States. That’s the finding from new research from the Texas Policy Evaluation Project (TxPEP) at The University of Texas at Austin, which points to a “breastfeeding gap” among some Mexican-origin women living in Texas.

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Creating a new normal for kids during the uncertainties of COVID-19

March 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Child Psychology, Coronavirus, COVID-19, K-12 Education, Mental Health, Online Learning, Pandemic, Parenting, Pediatrics

The list of schools canceling classes indefinitely is growing, and day-to-day life has been disrupted like never before – all because of increased social distancing measures to stop the spread of COVID-19. This lack of routine, coupled with the fear of an unknown illness, can be overwhelming for children. A pediatric psychologist with the Children’s Learning Institute at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) explains what parents can do to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children during this time.

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Psychologist available to discuss talking to kids about COVID-19

March 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Child Development, Children, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Families, Parenting, Psychology

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Rutgers Education Expert Available to Discuss Remote Learning

March 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Parenting

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Rutgers Scholar Available to Discuss Children’s Screen Time During COVID-19

March 16, 2020 sarah Jonas Children, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Parenting, Screen Time

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For anxious spouses, a baby may be a rival

March 3, 2020 sarah Jonas Parenting

A new child can spark feelings of jealousy in a person who already fears being abandoned by his or her partner, research suggests.

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Getting children to eat their greens? Both parents need to set an example

February 20, 2020 sarah Jonas Child Care, Nutrition, Parenting

A positive example set by both the mother and the father promotes the consumption of vegetables, fruit and berries among 3-5-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

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Study Highlights New Strategies For Helping Children Process Negative Emotions

February 20, 2020 sarah Jonas Childhood, Emotion, fear, Nature, Parenting, Psychology, Research

A recent study of indigenous people in southern Chile challenges Western assumptions about children’s emotional capabilities and highlights the value of spending time outdoors to help children regulate their emotions.

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