Health & Development

New Season, New Energy

All eyes are on this weekend's home opener. Here's what to know: It’s a new force in women’s sports. Carolina Ascent FC kicked off its inaugural season in August 2024, and their home opener marked the return of women's professional…

The Challenge of Challenge Teams

More children are specializing in sports as early as age 5, moving onto challenge and all-star teams that require increasing amounts of time and money. Critics say intense play may lead to injury and more.

Middle-Child Syndrome

One of the biggest keys to understanding middle child syndrome is recognizing it isn't one size fits all. Some middle children may feel angry they didn't get enough attention at home and act out negatively, while others may put the lessons they've learned to good use by becoming an artist or performer ... or maybe even President.

5 Tips for Parenting a Middle Child

Kevin Leman, author of "The New Birth Order Book," says parents should treat their children like life is going to treat them: differently. He advises parents help their middle child overcome some unique challenges by incorporating these few tips into their daily parenting.

Building Baby's Brain

In the first years of life, the brain is busy building its wiring system. Try these fun exercises to help boost your baby's brainpower throughout the first year of development.

Sexual Behavior and STDs: Some NC teens are taking big risks

On the national front, Americans appear to be winning some battles against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Rates of HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia have decreased across all age groups over the last decade. Yet a recent study shows that when all STDs are taken into account, the infection rate is actually on the rise.

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