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raising children involves navigating a complex health landscape. this section supports caregivers with advice on emotional development, nutrition, and safety. content acknowledges the mental load of parenting, offering community and expert insights for raising the next generation.

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mom karen poses with her son quinton for a photo.
hawthorne: why kids need to roam free sometimes—without adults and structured activities
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nieman: when loneliness is a child's only friend
tired mother fell asleep next to her baby son crib at night. concept of parenting, parent fatigue and children development.
parents say bedtime the most stressful part of day: survey
postpartum depression
baby blues? there's no road map to navigate struggles of postpartum
how to help a child through grief
why children grieve in ‘puddles': how to support a child navigating loss
woman in the dark scrolling through her phone. woman lying in bed scrolling on phone.
doomscrolling: how negative news feeds take a toll on health and well-being
rsv op-ed from federation of medical women of canada
opinion: rsv is hospitalizing canadian infants—why aren't we doing more?
 
woman watching over baby in crib.
nieman: 'mommy brain' is real—allows attention and focus to shift to newborn
panoramic image of multiracial group of teen college students ignoring each other looking at mobile phone checking social media. gen z and technology concepts.
finding the balance: helping teens avoid negative health effects from phone use
toddler girl playing exploration in spring park
nieman: pediatrician prescribes healthy dose of outdoor play
little black girl and her parents at psychologist consultation - stock photo
national child and youth mental health day 2025: a guide for parents to support your child’s mental health    
asian woman pregnant and in distress lying on the couch. appears tired and uncomfortable.
pregnancy comes with rising complications in canada
unrecognizable african american expecting woman holding sonogram - stock photo
maternal trauma and its effects on unborn children and grandchildren
a young boy waves goodbye to their parent.
hawthorne: learning to let go—sending my child with special needs to summer camp
chris and maddie coulter posing for a photo
5 lessons losing a child to suicide taught me about parenting
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asian family patient wait on line queue to receive medicine in hospital. attractive mother and daughter sit on chairs, waiting the pharmacy counter to provides services to patients in medical center.
opinion: how to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department
pink blue ribbon awareness (isolated with clipping path) bow color for newborn birth defect, sudden infant death syndrome (sids), pregnancy loss on helping hand
pregnancy and infant loss remembrance day: supporting grieving parents through unimaginable loss
janet and jake koukoulitakis pose for a picture. mother and son.
parenting under pressure: how coaching helped one mom bridge the gap and better support her son in school
caring middle aged man comforting his depressed crying wife at home, upset female suffering mental breakdown, sobbing and covering face with hands while loving husband soothing her, closeup shot
what is it like for a parent whose child is struggling?
small bits of happiness - mercedes and anastasia korngut
small bits of happiness: how two teen sisters are helping others find happiness and connection
affectionate young mom supporting stressed sad teen child daughter.
navigating the teenage years – communication secrets for parents
happy african american man and his family preparing salad in the kitchen.
study says fathers-to-be should watch what they eat
 
thoughtful girl sitting on sill embracing knees looking at window, sad depressed teenager spending time alone at home, young upset pensive woman feeling lonely or frustrated thinking about problems
the loneliness epidemic and teen mental health
teenage students in uniform sitting examination in school hall
mental and emotional health in schools: are they doing enough?
mother and daughter sit on couch with laptops
#askalyson: how to talk to your teens about digital well-being
happy african american family, dad teaching his son in white shirts brushing teeth in bathroom together. father and kid boy in curly hair enjoying with dental hygiene at home in morning
#askalyson: how do we get our children to care about their health?
portrait of a happy teenage boy son talking to his father at home. sharing secrets and having fun, support and parenthood concept
#askalyson: how to talk about mental health with our children and family
parenting in pandemic
2023 year in review: parenting advice from #askalyson
healthcare, medical and doctor with child patient cleaning shoulder with hygiene material with help and support of father. kid at appointment with health professional clean arm for shot or injection
#askalyson: how do i get my child to take their medicine?
father carrying son on his shoulders looking off into the sunset.
#askalyson: how do i manage the fears and challenges of a child with a disability?
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mother and daughter sitting face to face on a couch.
#askalyson: when is the right time to introduce children to a new romantic partner?
sad teenager looking down
#askalyson: cutting is a child's way of coping
us singer-songwriter taylor swift performs onstage on the first night of her "eras tour" at at&t stadium in arlington, texas, on march 31, 2023. it's difficult to feel lonely in a crowded venue.
are fandoms the solution to feeling lonely, or are they making it worse?
wide view image of male hand stopping falling dominos. over blue background.
#askalyson: setting boundaries can reduce stress in your family
african american woman read instruction on bottle packaging
parents puzzled when it comes to expired drugs, survey finds
searching for right life path and way concept
researchers develop a genetic screening test to predict children with impulsive behaviour
young father parenting little boy
screen time ‘likely to have a positive effect on kids’ but only if parents tune in, too
 
tattoo on woman's lower back
#askalyson: my daughter wants a 'tramp stamp'
volunteers working with food and clothes in community charity donations center
new hobby not helping empty nester syndrome? try giving back, say experts
a portrait of dr. rose zacharias, wearing. blue pair of scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck. zacharias speaks to healthing about what parents need to know about covid when sending their kids back to school.
the head of the ontario medical association weighs in on covid and back-to-school
mom covering her face with her hands
depression common in mothers of children with autism, study says
back view of loving mom hug teen daughter
#askalyson: my kid feels the need to tell grandma about her sexuality
row of cute babies
'cute aggression': why do we want to bite cute things?
young man and mental health concept
#askalyson: when a family member is in crisis, family counselling can be critical to getting help in a supportive way
alex oliver hurler syndrome
my son has hurler syndrome
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