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  1. runawaybunny

    Teen sleep, there's a new warning

    An Australian study found that sleep deprivation can lead to depression, anger, and a loss of energy. Flinders University asked 34 teenagers aged 15-17 to spend a total of ten days and nine nights at a sleep center. They were assigned to one of three sleeping 'doses' over five nights - either...
  2. runawaybunny

    A new link between fear, imitation, and antisocial behavior in children

    In a pair of studies, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University offer insight into a set of traits often characterized by a lack of empathy and sensitivity to others' emotions Why do some children have more difficulties understanding others' emotions or feeling sorry...
  3. Amity

    Compulsive eating

    There is no denying it now. My 6yr old is Binge eating. I am in tears over this. I have always had body image issues and emotionally eat. So I have gone out of my way to keep my kids healthy and a healthy weight. I maybe big but they have always been slim. My son however has gone from size 4...
  4. Amity

    6yr old no formal diagnosis

    Help. Not sure if this is better here or general. My son is 6 and entering 1st grade. Another school year and no closet to an actual diagnosis than when he was 3. Each year he sees all these people and had an iep because of the special needs he has. HOWEVER, no matter how many doctors I take him...
  5. Amity

    1st grade no diagnosis

    Help. Not sure if this is better here or general. My son is 6 and entering 1st grade. Another school year and no closet to an actual diagnosis than when he was 3. Each year he sees all these people and had an iep because of the special needs he has. HOWEVER, no matter how many doctors I take him...
  6. B

    Anyone else afraid of the election results? Actually not political

    Is anyone else afraid of one or both of the candidates running for president? No need to state who you are afraid of. Both have such high unfavorables. Just want to know that I'm not alone in this fear that I have never quite felt this strongly before. The fear is causing anxiety. It doesnt...
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