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Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM
Babies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.
Toddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.
Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM
Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.
Grade-school kids chow down more often on fruits and veggies for lunch if they eat after recess rather than before.
Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM
Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.
Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Jennifer Jacobson
Walking children through the process of being helpful to others can instill lifelong habits of altruism.
Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Teal Swan
By listening closely to our children and validating their emotions, we can empower them to better handle tough situations, sometimes all on their own.
Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM
If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.
Children born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.
Sep 30, 2015 10:18AM ● By Kathleen Barnes
American girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.
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