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The outdoors is essential if we want to be our healthiest selves. Why? When we examine the physical, mental, and emotional health of our children, a cursory look at brain development tells us. #outdoorplay #mentalhealth #kids #childdevelopment https://t.co/gAjyq2Mh3B

Crippling mom guilt about continuing SSRIs during pregnancy

I’m on 2.5mg of lexapro and my doctor told me to stay on. I wanted to get off when I found out I was pregnant because I don’t feel it’s helping me anymore and the doctor said the withdrawals could be worse. So I stayed. Now I have immense guilt that I gave my kid autism or they will have some other health thing. I’m only 26 weeks pregnant but I can’t shake the guilt. It’s my first child as well. Ugh! I guess welcome to motherhood right?

A February report released by the CDC included data on school connectedness, which the CDC defines as "the feeling among adolescents that people at their school care about them, their well-being, and success." @_MirandaWood @drchriscip @EdSurge https://t.co/FKibXyYokL

Out of the sea! The trailer and poster for #Disney's live-action remake of #TheLittleMermaid are here. via @KindredParents https://t.co/OuyQ6E6udM

⚠️ Bullying is the No. 1 negative experience Irish children/teens encounter online. Your device is a silent witness, but you don't have to be. 📢 Speak up if you witness online bullying and abuse. For more info: https://t.co/47DUwNYrs7 #SilentWitness https://t.co/NDsATsARZJ

Any advice for activities we can do to keep a 22-month-old with a foot cast busy?

Our highly active 22-month-old, buckle fractured a few bones in his foot. Nothing too serious, but doctors want a cast on it for 4-6 weeks so there are no long-term effects/pain. My question is, how do we keep him (and us) busy? We still take him to the park, he can go on the swings and I take him down the slide on my lap, but any other advice from parents with kids with broken bones? We limit screen time to just 10-15 min a day, so I don't really want to supplement with screen time, but I understand that we may have to. TIA.

"I’m not wearing that!" Sound familiar? You can avoid many of the power struggles related to clothing by following these four simple strategies: https://t.co/WfyecdVof9

A community college student studying data analytics in Houston, said more teens should keep their options open when choosing a path after high school, especially as the price of a college degree skyrockets. @kaylajjimenez @USATODAY https://t.co/3VZoMvkzNp

After a brief social media break, ‘Songs For Littles’ star Ms. Rachel is back with a message on the importance of boundaries and kindness. https://t.co/LNhYR4w04o

Bangs and bumps are part and parcel of being an infant. But we break down when you should seek medical attention and when a mummy cuddle is the best cure. ❤️‍🩹https://t.co/mj0DdKckqC

#tuesdaythoughts on #parenting teenagers. https://t.co/fRGTc2zQiv

Wanna be a better father? Give these podcasts a listen! https://t.co/Vc6KKjW4wh by @homeanduncool #CityDads #dadlife #parenting #podcasts @FatherTogether @Blkfathersnow @ArtEddy3 @dadcanwetalk2 @dadcentral_can @AlecLace @dadhousepod @homedadnet

Who leads the learning in your institution? Is it the teachers or students–or do both contribute equally to ensure the best possible conditions for learning? It's a fine balance. @timbuckteeth @TeachThought https://t.co/aouihNSsM9

So what's new in 2023? https://t.co/zHJkyl4ifA

Alternative to EWG for assessing product safety?

Hello folks. Can anyone recommend an alternative to EWG’s (Environmental Working Group) database and app for quickly assessing product safety without needing a chemistry degree? I can’t remember where or when I first learned about EWG, but it has been my go to for years. However, I’ve been seeing frequent critiques that it isn’t based on good science. Relatedly, if anyone has an efficient way to determine if toys and kid dishware are safe(r) besides relying on unregulated terms like “food safe”, “green”, “non-toxic”, etc., I’d love to hear it. I currently look at whether something meets EU toy safety standards because my understanding is that they have a stricter regulatory regime, but obviously that isn’t always possible. Thanks in advance for any input and discussion. If anyone has evidence of why I can continue to rely on EWG, please share that as well!