Raising Vegetable Eaters
6/17/2014Both the timing and frequency of introducing a vegetable to a baby appear to be integral to achieving success in...
Read MoreLong-Term Effects of Pre-Pregnancy Nutrition
5/13/2014According to new research, nutrition and a woman's diet just prior to and at the time of conception may have...
Read MoreMedication-Resistant Lice
4/1/2014New research has found that head lice in North America have become resistant to the standard over-the-counter products that used...
Read MoreToss TVs from Kids’ Rooms
3/20/2014A new study has established a link between having a television in the bedroom and heavier children.
Read MoreADHD, Acetaminophen, and Pregnancy
3/11/2014A new study as concluded that when a mother-to-be takes acetaminophen, the baby she is carrying faces a greater risk...
Read MorePreschoolers and Portion Size
2/25/2014Preschoolers develop a better sense of an appropriate portion for their hunger when they are permitted to serve food to...
Read MoreBabies to Get Fluoride Toothpaste
2/22/2014The American Dental Association (ADA) announced last week its recommendation that as soon as babies cut their first tooth, they...
Read MoreChildren, Hospitalization, and Firearms
2/11/2014Children and adolescents under the age of 20 across the U.S. are at risk for serious injuries caused by a...
Read MoreParental Puffery May Backfire
1/14/2014Children who are lacking in confidence do not benefit from overstated parental compliments and in fact do not attempt more...
Read MoreYour Toddler’s Internal Clock
1/4/2014Children's individual melatonin levels are what dictate when they are truly ready to fall asleep, and an arbitrary bedtime set...
Read MoreConsistent Parenting–Thinner Kids
12/10/2013Parents who set strict boundaries as to what is appropriate behavior for their children tend to have kids who are...
Read MoreExercise Helps Teens with Depression
11/26/2013New research has found that depression can be eased significantly in teens by having them do something we should all...
Read MoreTeens and Binge Drinking
10/5/2013According to new research, approximately 10 percent of high school seniors report knocking back 10 alcoholic drinks or more in...
Read MorePainkillers Linked to Birth Defects
9/26/2013There appears to be an association between using certain common prescription painkillers shortly after conception and having a child with...
Read MoreLead Exposure Leads to Suspensions
8/27/2013New research has found that many children who have blood-lead levels of lead lower than 20 mcg (once considered safe)...
Read MoreAcne in Younger Kids
8/20/2013According to pediatric dermatologists, acne has begun to strike younger and younger kids. It is appearing in some cases in...
Read MoreMedical Marijuana: New Concerns
6/15/2013There are several issues now cropping up due to the ready availability of marijuana thanks to its "medical" legalization in...
Read MoreAllergy Protection Via Pacifiers
5/21/2013A Swedish study has found that introducing bacteria from an adult mouth via pacifier into a baby's mouth decreases the...
Read MoreAutism Risk Revealed at Birth?
5/9/2013There is new research suggesting that anomalies present in the placenta at birth may help determine a higher risk of...
Read MoreTeenage Abuse of Prescription Drugs
5/7/2013A recent survey conducted across the United States in 2012, found that 24 percent of high school age kids actually...
Read MoreHigh Sodium Toddler Foods
4/4/2013Recent research has found that ready-to-eat toddler products are very likely to be quite excessive in sodium content--and not the...
Read MoreKids Smoke After Divorce
3/26/2013Kids whose parents divorced while they were under the age of 18 have a much greater chance of starting to...
Read MoreBabies and Beneficial Bacteria
3/2/2013New research suggests that the method of a baby's delivery and whether or not a new mother breastfeeds may very...
Read MoreVitamin D and Overweight Children
1/15/2013Research has shown that young children and teenagers with weight problems are at a much higher risk of having low...
Read MoreThe Lingering Brain Effects of Concussions
1/5/2013Recent research has found that even in kids with mild concussions that produce no obvious symptoms (think soccer), there are...
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