A moment's rage, a baby's life

Article Abstract:

Three seconds worth of shaking can kill or inflict grave brain damage on a child. The perpetrators are usually the child's father, the mother's boyfriend and lastly, a caregiver. Several cases of SBS are related. Tips are given on preventing SBS including warning anyone with the child about SBS.

Patient outcomes, Mortality, Diagnosis, Child abuse, Infants, Infant mortality, Battered child syndrome, Shaken baby syndrome

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Should you pitch a fit when your kid says ... !#*@%!#@!?

Article Abstract:

Swearing allows children to explore using words that are emotionally charged and expressive, and parents should only worry about their use if they become abusive or socially unacceptable. Strategies for controlling a child's use of swearwords include not overreacting or not acting amused.

Psychological aspects, Management, Discipline of children, Child discipline, Swearing, Interpersonal communication in children, Child communication

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"I was going deaf."

Article Abstract:

A woman who was losing her hearing learned that she had otosclerosis. She had surgery, but her hearing loss increased, wreaking havoc on her emotional well-being. A hearing aid helped, but further surgery finally cured her condition.

Deafness, Otosclerosis

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