Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen

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There was a very small increase in number of children at risk of developmental delay compared to babies born before the pandemic. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

‘Pandemic babies’ turn 5: Here’s what research tells us about their development and remarkable resilience

Our research has found that most pandemic-born children have been remarkably resilient to the disruptions caused by COVID.
Scientists and physicians raised concerns early in the pandemic that increased parental stress, COVID infections, reduced interactions with other babies and adults, and changes to health care may affect child development. (Shutterstock)

Pandemic babies’ developmental milestones: Not as bad as we feared, but not as good as before

Research findings are mostly reassuring for parents — despite the disruptions to nearly every aspect of life during the COVID-19 pandemic, most children continue to show healthy development.
Abortion-rights demonstrators hold up letters spelling out ‘My Choice,’ Saturday, May 14, 2022, outside the United States Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Denying abortion access has a negative impact on children and families

Restricting abortion access has negative effects on parents, as well as children and families, including increased poverty, unemployment, pregnancy-related deaths and higher health risks in children.
Many parents are struggling with burnout, loneliness and mental health problems during the pandemic. (Pexels/Alexander Dummer)

Screaming into the void? Us too. Coping tips for stressed‑out families in the COVID‑19 pandemic

The science of stress explains why parenting during the pandemic feels so hard. Here are strategies from psychologists for taking back control when you dread yet another challenging day ahead.
Mindfulness refers to a mental state of focusing on the present moment. (Pexels/Oluremi Adebayo)

Mindfulness meditation in brief daily doses can reduce negative mental health impact of COVID‑19

A brief daily practice of mindfulness meditation not only contributes to a better mood, but it also helps protect against the negative mental health impact of news about COVID-19.
An escalation in parental anxiety and depression during COVID-19 not only affects parents’ mental health, but may also have long-term effects on children. (Shutterstock)

Family mental health crisis: Parental depression, anxiety during COVID‑19 will affect kids too

Parents of young children are reporting alarming increases in anxiety and depression during COVID-19. This is not only a risk to parents’ mental health, but also to children’s long-term well-being.
Une étude récente montre qu'un certain niveau d'insomnie est présent chez les deux tiers des adolescents qui tardent à se rétablir d'une commotion cérébrale. Shutterstock

Commotion cérébrale chez les jeunes : le sommeil est essentiel pour bien récupérer

La thérapie cognitivo-comportementale a permis la rémission de l'insomnie chez 80 à 90 pour cent des adolescents participant à l'étude et a amélioré leur rétablissement global.

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