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Mandy Letterii

New York
Covers:  Parenting, Family, Health, Fitness, Lifestyle
✍️ Award-winning writer, editor, and content strategist ✏️ Bylines @unicef @ww_US @medscape @verywell 🎓 BA @mcgillu, MS @newhousesu

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Implanted Islet Cell Device Could Control Glucose for Weeks

Implanted Islet Cell Device Could Control Glucose for Weeks

Medscape — Researchers developed a battery-free device the size of a coin that can deliver islet cells in the body and keep them healthy, no immunosuppression required.

How social media keeps children’s attention

How social media keeps children’s attention

UNICEF — UNICEF Parenting speaks with digital parenting expert Dr. Jacqueline Nesi about some of the design features commonly found on social media apps that keep children (and adults!) glued to their screens – and what parents can do about it.

How Gut Bacteria Could Trigger Memory Loss as We Age

How Gut Bacteria Could Trigger Memory Loss as We Age

Medscape — Researchers found potential links between gut bacteria and memory loss, with gut-brain connections triggering loss of memory encoding in the hippocampus.

Dreaming Under Anesthesia: Possible and Even Beneficial

Dreaming Under Anesthesia: Possible and Even Beneficial

Medscape — Research now shows that patients dream under anesthesia and report their dreams as uplifting, leading to more positive surgical experiences. What's really happening?

Estrogen Could Be a Key Driver of Gut Pain in Women

Estrogen Could Be a Key Driver of Gut Pain in Women

Medscape — New research discovers a link between estrogen and pain receptors in the colon, which may explain higher rates and intensity of irritable bowel syndrome-related symptoms in women.

Handling the holidays

Handling the holidays

UNICEF — Experts share their tips for navigating the holidays with your children.

How to babyproof your home

How to babyproof your home

UNICEF — Simple steps to help keep your little one safe.

How to prevent choking, suffocation and strangulation

How to prevent choking, suffocation and strangulation

UNICEF — Keep your children safe and learn what to do in an emergency.

How to talk to your child about cyberbullying

How to talk to your child about cyberbullying

UNICEF — Expert advice for spotting the signs and navigating conversations with care.

How to prepare your child for a new sibling

How to prepare your child for a new sibling

UNICEF — Create a loving, safe environment for everyone.

What is SIDS?

What is SIDS?

UNICEF — Learn how to reduce your infant's risk of sudden infant death syndrome.

What you need to know about newborn sleep

What you need to know about newborn sleep

UNICEF — Your questions: Answered

Baby sleep

Baby sleep

UNICEF — Get the facts about parents' most common questions.

Why do babies cry?

Why do babies cry?

UNICEF — Learn how to translate your child's first language.

10 ways to create healthy digital habits at home

10 ways to create healthy digital habits at home

UNICEF — Expert advice on how to improve your family’s relationship with tech – and each other.

What you need to know about "sharenting"

What you need to know about "sharenting"

UNICEF — Expert tips on protecting your child's privacy in the digital age.

How to prepare for a hurricane or typhoon

How to prepare for a hurricane or typhoon

UNICEF — Keep your family safe during a cyclone.

Road safety tips

Road safety tips

UNICEF — Expert advice for protecting your family.

Drowning prevention tips

Drowning prevention tips

UNICEF — Life-saving advice to help keep your family safe near water.

21 learning activities for babies and toddlers

21 learning activities for babies and toddlers

unicef.org — Never run out of ideas for playful ways to support your child's development.

Flood safety information

Flood safety information

unicef.org — What you need to know before, during and after the storm.

What is toxic stress?

What is toxic stress?

unicef.org — Learn what to look for and when to seek help.

Heat wave safety tips

Heat wave safety tips

unicef.org — Learn how to help keep your children and family safe in extreme heat.

Earthquake safety information

Earthquake safety information

unicef.org — Expert tips for keeping yourself and your family safe
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