Category: children

Why We Don’t Have Children Anymore

Commentary  In traditional, subsistence production societies, children were valuable assets. People need and want many children. In contemporary industrial and post-industrial society, children are a practical liability. People in modern societies do not want a large number of children, and many do not want any. In 1958, Canadian women had on average 3.88 children. After…


Getting Kids Out in Nature Boosts Lung Health, Study Finds

Living next to nature may improve the function of little lungs. Researchers studying kids’ exposure to green space found that those who had vegetation near their homes in the first 10 years of life performed better on a test of lung function than those who did not live near nature. “Our research suggests the greener,…


COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among Children Under 5 Have Already Peaked: Analysis

The COVID-19 vaccination rates for small children have already peaked just weeks after two of the vaccines were authorized for the age group, according to a new analysis. U.S. officials in mid-June authorized and recommended the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for virtually all children aged 6 months to 5 years. Uptake of the vaccines among…


Australian Birth Rate Hits Record Low

The latest report by Australia’s national health and wellbeing agency has revealed that the country has hit its lowest birth rate in 13 years, as the average age of first-time parents continues to increase. Australia’s birth rate fell considerably between 2007 and 2020, from 66 per 1,000 to 56 per 1,000. During the first months…


Childhood Bronchitis Linked to Lung Issues in Later Life

Researchers from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne in Australia have discovered that lung diseases in middle adulthood can be linked to childhood bronchitis. The researchers found that children who have had bronchitis at least once before they reach seven are more likely to develop lung problems in their later…


Early Intervention Critical to Mitigate Mental Health Impact on Children Exposed to Violence

A new study led by researchers from the University of Western Australia (UWA) has found that children exposed to domestic and family violence (DFV) are at a much greater risk of mental health issues such as anxiety and depression than children with no experience of violence, and are also five times more likely to require help…


Children’s Debit Cards Can Teach Financial Good Sense

Everyone wants the best for their children. Teaching them respect, love, responsibility and educating them overall are priorities for parents and grandparents. But one aspect of children’s education is often overlooked, and it can cause havoc when they are adults. Learning about finances should be part of your children’s ABCs when they are growing up….


Why I Do My Chores | Story About the King Penguin | Little Lady & Friends Episode 10

Cousin Adam didn’t always love to do his chores. A story from Grandpa teaches the children about the importance of helping parents. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV Gettr: gettr.com/user/epochtv Facebook: www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Gab: gab.com/EpochTV…


Is Twitch Even More Dangerous Than TikTok?

Commentary After two young girls died participating in a viral challenge, TikTok, the most popular app in the world, is being sued for promoting “dangerous algorithms.” Created in China and exported to the world, TikTok is an app that really should be banned. However, it’s important to remember that other dangerous platforms exist. Besides TikTok,…


Study Finds Power of Father and Baby Skin-to-Skin Bonding

While the benefits of ‘kangaroo care,’ or skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her newborn, are globally recognised, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have shown that there is also immense power of skin-to-skin contact between premature newborns and their fathers. They examined the experiences of a group of fathers holding their premature…