Parents are worried about their children playing football, but most haven’t decided to keep their kids from putting on a…
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Stress response may help teens avoid car accidents
A little stress may be a good thing for teenagers learning to drive. In a new study, teens whose levels…
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Crib mattresses release potentially harmful chemicals, study finds
During sleep, infants are exposed to high levels of chemicals emitted by their crib mattresses, a new study has found.…
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6 tricks to manage Halloween treats
Halloween is fun for kids— it’s a time to dress up in ghoulish garb, scream in haunted houses, and load…
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Caffeine consumption from soda common among kids
Nearly 3 out of 4 U.S. children and young adults consume at least some caffeine, mostly from soda, tea and…
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Milk substitutes might not give kids enough vitamin D
Young children who drank nondairy replacement milks instead of cow’s milk were more like to have low levels of vitamin…
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Guidance and research on mobile, interactive media for kids needed
Mobile and interactive media offer a range of education and entertainment options for toddlers and parents, but more research on…
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Bert and Ernie jump rope and munch apples and carrots, and Cookie Monster has his namesake treat once a week,…
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Explaining autism to a child who’s affected by autism
Several years ago, my child was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. Our pediatric neuropsychologist suggested we wait to talk about it…
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