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WHY IS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IMPORTANT? According to National University
Wednesday, Jan 05, 2022
What Specific Outcomes Does Early Childhood Education Have on a Child’s Future? The outcomes vary, as Alvarado explains, but all have been positive. “Studies have looked at everything from the broad social benefits o
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Helping Children Cope w/ Covid
Wednesday, Jan 05, 2022
Children and teens react, in part, on what they see from the adults around them. When parents and caregivers deal with COVID-19 calmly and confidently, they can provide the best support for their children. Parents can be
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WATCH ME GROW
Monday, Feb 01, 2021
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Don’t worry, your child’s early learning doesn’t stop just because they’re not in childcare
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
At childcare and preschool, children experience belonging to a community and engage actively with their learning. They also collaborate in groups, which helps them learn how to negotiate, listen and engage together. Lear
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Keeping Children Healthy While School’s Out
Friday, May 08, 2020
Help stop the spread of COVID-19 Take steps to protect children and others from getting sick Help stop the spread of COVID-19 by doing the same things everyone should do to stay healthy. Teach your children to do the sam
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Handling Your Kid’s Disappointment When Everything Is Canceled
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020
School and events are shutting down, impacting children in unexpected ways. Here’s how to deal with the letdown. By Erinne Magee When I told my 10-year-old daughter that her elementary school would be shutting down for
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A Big List of Podcasts for Little Kids
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020
Here’s a list of great shows to keep kids ages 2 through 6, and their caretakers, occupied. By Lindsay Patterson My son’s podcast addiction began when he was 2, with “The Gingerbread Man.” He was hooked at first
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How to Home School During Coronavirus
Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020
It’s not easy, even for professionals. Start with these sample lesson plans. By Katharine Hill As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, we’re working to answer the questions on many parents’ minds. This
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Coronavirus looks different in kids than in adults
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2020
Largest study to date suggests infants may be vulnerable to critical illness after all — and that children may play a ‘major role’ in spread of pathogen By: Ariana Eunjung Cha In the nightmare of the coronaviru
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Are Expensive Activities for Kids a Rip-Off?
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020
By: Melinda Wenner Moyer This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read about the sandwich generation, caring for aging relatives and out-of-pocket expenses for preterm births. Raising a kid has never be
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‘Parentese’ helps parents, babies make ‘conversation’ and boosts language development
Friday, Mar 06, 2020
Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study finds the value of using ‘parentese,’ an exaggerated speaking style that conveys total engagement with a child. Used in virtually all of the world’s
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Developmental Monitoring
Thursday, Mar 05, 2020
Developmental monitoring observes how your child grows and changes over time and whether your child meets the typical developmental milestones in playing, learning, speaking, behaving, and moving. Parents, grandparents,
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Synthesis Considers How Being Smart Helps You at School and School Helps You Become Smarter
Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020
PRESS RELEASE / CHILD DEVELOPMENT PERSPECTIVES: Embargoed for Release on January 28, 2020 Academic achievement plays an important role in children’s development because academic skills, especially in reading and math,
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The Importance of Play and the Right Play Materials
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020
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Experts say hands-on play is important for child development
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2020
Lauren Baker FREEPORT (WREX) — New research from the American Academy of Pediatrics says simple toys and hands-on play can help children’s development. It’s an idea mom and teacher Yvonne Drake says she agr
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The Secret to Smarter Kids: Naps
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020
It may not look like much is going on during naptime in preschool, but dozing youngsters are actually busy learning. A lot is happening in the brain of a slumbering preschooler, including processing and storing memories
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Beyond Baby Talk: Helping Early Language
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2020
(HealthDay News) — Teaching parents how to talk to their babies could help boost their children’s language development, researchers say. The University of Washington study didn’t look at so-called baby
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The Reason Children Should Do Chores is Because it’s Good for Them
Wednesday, Feb 05, 2020
Completing chores promotes the development of many basic skills necessary for success in life. For younger children completing simple chores such as folding clothes or help with making their bed can improve coordination
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Many US preschoolers remain racially segregated at school
Monday, Feb 03, 2020
by Stephanie Koons, Pennsylvania State University Young children can benefit greatly from exposure to racial and ethnic diversity during a crucial formative period in their lives, according to a Penn State education prof
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HOW TO HELP YOUR PRESCHOOLER TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN
Friday, Jan 17, 2020
Starting kindergarten can be both exciting and frightening for your child, and parents are often just as anxiety-ridden as their preschoolers when it comes to this major milestone. To ease the anxiety, there are a variet
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Seizures in babies: UVA sheds light on why they have lifelong effects
Thursday, Jan 16, 2020
Source: University of Virginia Health System Summary: A doctor is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and l
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Preschool For Children With Disabilities Works. But Federal Funding For It Is Plummeting
Tuesday, Jan 14, 2020
Per pupil spending has decreased sharply, by 40% per child from 1994 to 2014. By Jackie Mader SURPRISE, Ariz. — Lindsey Eakin’s son Corbin was only six months old when she started to suspect something was wrong. Corb
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Baby and adult brains ‘sync up’ during play
Friday, Jan 10, 2020
Source: Princeton University Summary: A team of researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable connections in their neural activity. In othe
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Early education, relationship with teachers paramount for children success
Wednesday, Jan 08, 2020
The relationship between child and teacher is of paramount importance. By Dr. Kimberly Dike They say it takes a village to raise a child and educating one may not be any different. To many, it may not come as a surprise
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Babies understand counting years earlier than believed
Friday, Dec 20, 2019
Source: Johns Hopkins University Summary: Babies who are years away from being able to say ‘one,’ ‘two,’ and ‘three’ actually already have a sense of what counting means, researchers h
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Early Brain Development
Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019
Our brains shape and reshape themselves in ways that depend on what we use them for throughout our lives. Learning language is a nice example of how experiences contribute to each person’s unique pattern of brain devel
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The amazing baby brain says ‘pas de problème’ with bilingualism
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2019
People often say that babies are like little sponges — with their ability to soak up language quickly and easily. Yet much of the early research on language acquisition has focused on young infants learning only one la
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Does Ed Tech belong in a Pre-K classroom? The answer may surprise you.
Wednesday, Dec 04, 2019
Written by: Hatch Experts There’s a confusing dichotomy when it comes to technology and early learners. One side of research and evidence tells us technology encourages growth and creativity and even helps early le
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It’s 25 years since we redefined autism – here’s what we’ve learnt
Tuesday, Dec 03, 2019
It’s 25 years since the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV) was published. The manual is the clinical “bible” that defines the criteria for the diagnosis of psychiatric and neurodevelop
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When anxiety happens as early as preschool, treatments can help
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019
Young children may need a different kind of therapy to accommodate their developing brains By Sujata Gupta When Molly was 10 months old, her parents took her to a Halloween party with other young families. While the othe
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Want your kids to tell you about their day? Instead of asking questions, try this.
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2019
By: Sara Ackerman The recently begun school year brought with it the smell of fresh pencil shavings, the squeak of shoes on newly waxed linoleum and a new round of stonewalling to the question, “What did you do at scho
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A new study questions whether Head Start still produces long-run gains seen in past research
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019
By Matt Barnum As the evidence has piled up that early childhood education programs pay off in the long run, Democratic presidential candidates have vowed to expand them. “Study after study has shown that regular acces
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Should preschool writing be more communication and less ABCs?
Thursday, Nov 14, 2019
EurekaAlert! Writing instruction in early education should be about more than letter formation and penmanship, argue Michigan State University researchers who found preschool teachers don’t often encourage writing for
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The Case of Brain Science and Guided Play: A Developing Story
Wednesday, Nov 13, 2019
Ms. Elena’s Head Start classroom is filled with eager 3- and 4-year-olds. It’s center time, and the children have split into small groups. At one center, Ms. Elena has carefully selected play materials—including a
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Nap Time Boosts Learning, Studies Say
Friday, Nov 08, 2019
By Sarah D. Sparks For schools looking for ways to squeeze in more instructional time for young learners, preschool and kindergarten nap time can be a tempting target. But emerging sleep research suggests cutting out the
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Only half of US children get enough sleep during the week
Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Summary: Only 48% of school-age children in the United States get 9 hours of sleep most weeknights, according to new research. Those who do, the study suggests, are significantly mo
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MRIs show screen time linked to lower brain development in preschoolers
Wednesday, Nov 06, 2019
(CNN)Screen time use by infants, toddlers and preschoolers has exploded over the last decade, concerning experts about the impact of television, tablets and smartphones on these critical years of rapid brain development.
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Should Children Be Ready for Kindergarten—Or Should Kindergarten Be Ready for Children?
Friday, Nov 01, 2019
Our growing obsession with kindergarten readiness can have real consequences By Deborah Stipek Parents worry about whether their child is ready for kindergarten. Teachers and school administrators are concerned that too
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Three ways high-quality preschool can improve the health of children
Thursday, Oct 31, 2019
By: Valerie Strauss Reporter Every now and then, critics of preschool will come out with something saying that there is no research showing that it has positive long-term effects on young children. W. Steven Barnett, fou
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Early reading in Spanish helps children learn to read English
Thursday, Oct 24, 2019
Source: University of Delaware Summary: Immigrant parents worry their children will struggle with reading and fret that as non-English speakers, they can’t help. A new study shows that’s simply not true. Read
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When Public School Starts at Age 3
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
The nation’s capital offers a popular pre-K program that leaves new parents with just three years of childcare to cover. By Conor P. Williams Dr. Williams is the father of two graduates of Washington’s public pre-K p
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How babies integrate new events into their knowledge
Tuesday, Oct 22, 2019
Source: Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences Summary: Babies seek to understand the world around them and learn many new things every day. Unexpected events — for example when a ball falls th
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Gesture as language: why we point with a finger
Friday, Oct 18, 2019
Pointing at an object… in one sense you might say that this simple gesture doesn’t just replace a word, but that it is a word – perhaps the first word. We know that it and other such gestures play a fundamental rol
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Preschoolers can do more math than you think
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019
Preschoolers are capable of learning more complicated math concepts than most parents realize, according to a new Vanderbilt study. What’s more, these concepts can be easily introduced through simple games and task
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Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants
Friday, Oct 11, 2019
Source: Binghamton University Summary: Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research. Paren
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Ditch the Math Worksheets and Stop Killing Kids’ Curiosity
Wednesday, Oct 09, 2019
What we get wrong about early-childhood math By Kathy Liu Sun As a mathematics educator who also happens to be a new mom, I have serious concerns about the future math classroom my daughter will enter. One of my biggest
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Why Don’t Newborns Have Tears or Sweat?
Wednesday, Oct 09, 2019
Upon entering the world, a newborn lets out a loud, distinct cry — a sign of health and vigor. It’s a cry that new parents will quickly become used to in the coming days and weeks. But if you look closely, you
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Research shows there are benefits from getting more three-year-olds into preschool
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2019
On Thursday, the Labor party pledged an additional A$1.75 billion for early education if elected the next government of Australia. This is the largest investment in early childhood education in Australian history. Most o
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How parents can help their young children develop healthy social skills
Tuesday, Oct 08, 2019
As the new year dawns, parents likely turn their thoughts to their child and new beginnings they may experience as they enter an early childhood education and care center or preschool. Naturally, it’s a time of ref
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Children Around the World Are Living Better
Saturday, Oct 05, 2019
THE QUALITY OF children’s lives are a top priority for countries worldwide, with many nations looking at ensuring a better life for the younger generations. And plenty are succeeding, according to a new report from
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Poor mental and physical health in pregnancy linked to infant sleep problems
Saturday, Oct 05, 2019
Severe and persistent infant sleep problems in the first year are linked to poor maternal mental and physical health during pregnancy, a new study by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has found. The study,
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Mild-to-moderate hearing loss in children leads to changes in how brain processes sound
Saturday, Oct 05, 2019
Deafness in early childhood is known to lead to lasting changes in how sounds are processed in the brain, but new research published today in eLife shows that even mild-to-moderate levels of hearing loss in young childre
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Science Of Sadness And Joy: ‘Inside Out’ Gets Childhood Emotions Right
Monday, Sep 16, 2019
Hollywood’s version of science often asks us to believe that dinosaurs can be cloned from ancient DNA (they can’t), or that the next ice age could develop in just a few days (it couldn’t). But PixarR
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Offering children a variety of vegetables increases acceptance
Thursday, Sep 12, 2019
Source: Elsevier Summary: Although food preferences are largely learned, dislike is the main reason parents stop offering or serving their children foods like vegetables. A new study has demonstrated that repeatedly offe
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Digital Media Is ‘Like Cocaine’ for Babies’ Developing Brains
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019
TWO-AND-A-HALF-YEAR-OLD Daniel enters my waiting room. His parents sit anxiously, watching his every move with worry and concern on their faces. Daniel flits around the area, going from one thing to the next before final
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Nurturing Childhood Boosts Odds of a Happy Adult Life: Study
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Kids who grow up confident that their parents, friends and community have their back are far less likely to struggle with depression or other serious mental health issues as adults, new research
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Could Exercise in Pregnancy Boost Baby’s Health, Too?
Friday, Aug 23, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Women who keep moving during pregnancy may have infants with more advanced motor skills, a small study suggests. Researchers discovered the difference among 1-month-olds: Those whose moms got reg
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Prenatal Opioid Exposure Harms Long-Term Child Development
Friday, Aug 23, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Prenatal opioid exposure (POE) is negatively associated with neurocognitive and physical development in offspring from the age of 6 months into school age, according to a study published online July
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Older Parents May Have Better Behaved Kids
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Many people wait until they’re older to have children, and that decision can raise the risk of problems like infertility and genetic abnormalities. But new research suggests there may be at
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Toddlers and Biting: Finding the Right Response
Friday, Aug 02, 2019
Trying your best to understand the underlying cause of the biting will help you develop an effective response. Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need. Biting is a very common behavior among tod
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Why two out of three babies are cradled on the left
Thursday, Jul 18, 2019
Source: Ruhr-University Bochum Summary: Over two-thirds of all people prefer to carry a baby in their left arm. The figure is as high as three quarters for women, and the same also applies to right-handed people. This is
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How to Stay Calm When Baby Won’t Stop Crying
Monday, Jul 15, 2019
By Rebecca Parlakian and Sarah S. MacLaughlin All parents have been there. You’ve tried feeding, burping, and changing his diaper. You checked for fever. You even checked to see if his socks are too tight! Could it be
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Are Time-Outs Helpful or Harmful to Young Children?
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019
What’s a parent to do when one of the most commonly used tools for discipline is called into question? A number of recent articles in popular media that denounce the use of time-outs have sent many parents, underst
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I Said I Want the Red Bowl! Responding to Toddlers’ Irrational Behavior
Thursday, Jul 11, 2019
Learn what important factors influence your child’s behavior, and what you can do in challenging moments. Amelia, told that she can’t have a fifth book before bedtime, shouts: “You are the meanest mommy! You ar
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Beware the teething trap. Many products don’t work, and can even be dangerous
Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019
If you imagine a teething child, what do you see? An irritable tot with a fever, in pain, and generally unwell? Teething’s a normal developmental process that people have long associated with illness. However, the evid
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How to Foster Your Child’s Imagination
Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019
By Len Canter HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — With school, sports and assorted activities, many kids have little or no free time. That fast-paced lifestyle can actually stifle their development, making them l
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New Research Shows That Babies Think Logically
Wednesday, Jun 19, 2019
Beloved pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, who died recently at the age of 99, established his reputation by arguing that babies are not “lumps of clay,” as was the prevailing view when he entered the medical field
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Babies Create a Mental Map of Their Body Before They Ever Leave the Womb
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019
Among the most exciting moments during pregnancy is when a mother-to-be feels her baby move inside her. Now, research suggests that that kicking isn’t just for kicks: With each kick and jab, your baby may be mappin
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Why Do Babies Cry on Airplanes?
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019
Whether you’re the long-suffering parent or an unlucky passenger sitting in a neighboring row, a crying baby on an airplane is never fun. We’ve all been there. As the plane ascends or descends, baby feels the
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Why Do Babies Babble?
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019
If babies had a universal trait, it would have to be their babbling. During the earliest months of their lives, babies’ interactions with us basically boil down to strings of ba’s, ga’s and da’s,
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Damian Hinds: home shapes a child’s future more than school
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2019
Children’s home environments have a bigger effect on social mobility than being born into low-income backgrounds or attending underperforming schools, the education secretary has said. Damian Hinds described the issue
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Nursing Moms Who Eat Right Have Slimmer, Healthier Babies
Thursday, Jun 06, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Breastfeeding moms with healthy eating habits have slimmer infants, who could then be protected from obesity later, researchers say. Rapid weight gain and fat accumulation during an infant’
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School children who nap are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems
Tuesday, Jun 04, 2019
Source: University of Pennsylvania Summary: Children who nap 30 to 60 minutes midday at least three times a week are happier, have more self-control and grit, and showcase fewer behavioral problems, according to new rese
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Pumping may be linked to an altered microbial mix in breast milk
Thursday, May 09, 2019
LAURA SANDERS In the midst of breastfeeding my third child, I once started to calculate how many hours of my life I’ve spent attached to a breast pump. I quickly and smartly gave up, after realizing that “a lot” wa
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Curious Kids: how do babies learn to talk?
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Curious Kids is a series for children. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskids@theconversation.edu.au You might also like the podcast Imagine This, a co-production between ABC KIDS
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Chatterbox parents may boost tots’ intelligence
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Young children who are exposed to large amounts of adult speech tend to have better cognitive skills Date: April 30, 2019 Source: University of York Summary: A major new study has identified a link between kids who hear
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Breast Milk Has Biggest Benefit for Preemies’ Brains: Study
Thursday, May 02, 2019
SATURDAY, April 27, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Another reason breast is best: Breast milk boosts levels of chemicals crucial for brain growth and development in premature babies with very low birth weight, a new study
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RESEARCH REVEALS YOUNG CHILDREN’S STRANGE SLEEPING HABITS
Thursday, Apr 18, 2019
Parents have found their young children asleep in dog baskets, inside cupboards and sometimes face-down in their dinner, according to a new study. Research into pre-schoolers’ strange sleeping habits has revealed child
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How to Treat Baby Constipation
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
EVERYONE OCCASIONALLY feels uncomfortable due to gas in the digestive system. Gas-related discomfort “may occur if gas is trapped or not moving well through your digestive system,” according to the Mayo Clini
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Play games with your kids this summer to boost their brains
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Research shows that playing games can enhance our personal, social and emotional well-being, as well as our mental acuity. A study conducted at Harvard Medical School in 2017 points out that loneliness can be more detrim
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Why do kids lie, and is it normal?
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Children typically begin lying in the preschool years, between two and four years of age. These intentional attempts at deception may worry parents, who fear their child will become a pint-sized social deviant. But from
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Daily Bit of Chocolate in Pregnancy May Help Mom, Baby
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Please note: This article was published more than one year ago. The facts and conclusions presented may have since changed and may no longer be accurate. And “More information” links may no longer work. Quest
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Recognizing Early Childhood Speech Problems
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
(HealthDay News) — You eagerly await baby’s first words and delight at his growing vocabulary. But that excitement may cause you to miss speech problems that should be corrected quickly. According to the Amer
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Many Infants With Milk Allergy Seem to Outgrow It
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
(HealthDay News) — Milk allergy affects more than half of American infants who have food allergies in their first year of life, a new study finds. However, study lead author Christopher Warren said, “Our find
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Why stubborn children are more likely to become successful
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Children who are stubborn at a young age are more likely to be successful as adults, a study spanning 40 years has found. The study, published in the Development Psychology journal, followed 700 children from the age of
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Today’s four-year-olds often ‘not physically ready’ for school, experts warn
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Competitive parenting, iPads and screens are all contributing to a decrease in child mobility that can impact on academic learning Rachael Pells Education Correspondent A “concerning” number of today’s
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Building a Brain
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
Positive and negative interaction molds the architecture of infants’ brains at a much earlier age than most parents assume. PARENTS ARE THEIR children’s first and most important teachers. And they have a cruc
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Parents’ approach to playtime makes a difference for child development
Tuesday, Apr 02, 2019
When it comes to kids, parents, and playtime, we often think of dads as being loud and physical, while moms are not. Researchers studying how parents and kids relate have identified certain attitudes during play that can
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How imaginary friends from our childhood can continue to affect us as adults
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019
Crabby crab is my four-year-old son Fisher’s imaginary friend. Crabby appeared on a holiday in Norway by scuttling out of his ear after a night of tears from an earache. Like other childhood imaginary friends, Crabby s
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Nix That TV in Your 4-Year-Old’s Bedroom
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019
TUESDAY, March 19, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Thinking about a TV for your young child? Based on new evidence, you might want to reconsider that. Preschoolers who had a TV in their bedroom were at increased risk for p
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Exposing Baby to Foods Early May Help Prevent Allergies
Tuesday, Mar 19, 2019
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New parents worry about a lot of things, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says one thing they can cross off that list is concern a
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No matter their size, newborn stomachs need frequent filling
Tuesday, Mar 12, 2019
ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT Stomach size is just one of several factors that drive a newborn to feed. I’m making my way through my third round of breastfeeding a newborn and taking stock of how things are going. Some aspects ar
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The importance of play in a child’s development
Friday, Mar 08, 2019
ST. LOUIS – When children are playing, not only are they having fun, they are also diving deep into learning. The importance of childhood play should not be ignored, especially for little ones just starting on their jo
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5 ways to develop children’s talents
Thursday, Mar 07, 2019
Some people think talent is born. The often-told story of Mozart playing piano at 3 and composing at 5 reinforces such beliefs. But here’s the rest of that story: Mozart’s father was a successful musician, compose
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Kids with cochlear implants since infancy more likely to speak, not sign
Wednesday, Mar 06, 2019
Experts urge early cochlear implantation of deaf infants as a public policy priority Source: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Summary: Researchers present further evidence that deaf children
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Kids Who Use Smartphones Start Talking Later
Friday, Mar 01, 2019
By ALICE PARK Growing evidence suggests that screen time may have some negative consequences for young children’s development. In a new study of nearly 900 children between six months and two years old, researchers fou
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Learning a second alphabet for a first language
Wednesday, Feb 20, 2019
Research challenges theoretical constraints on visual forms that can represent language Source: Society for Neuroscience Summary: A part of the brain that maps letters to sounds can acquire a second, visually distinct al
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Health Tip: Signs of Vision Problems in Infants
Thursday, Feb 14, 2019
(HealthDay News) — A newborn’s vision isn’t as developed as an older child’s, although significant progress is made during the initial months of life, the American Optometric Association says. Alt
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Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Experience Poor Sleep Habits
Monday, Feb 11, 2019
Children with autism spectrum disorder, and those with other types of developmental delays who have symptoms of the disorder, often have a harder time getting to sleep and staying asleep, according to a study in the Marc
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Babies who hear two languages at home develop advantages in attention
Tuesday, Feb 05, 2019
Six-month-old babies who are brought up hearing more than one language show advantages in the early development of attention Date: January 30, 2019 Source: York University Summary: In the study, infants who are exposed t
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Experts Outline Down Syndrome’s Developmental Milestones
Tuesday, Jan 08, 2019
MONDAY, Jan. 7, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents of kids with Down syndrome often worry whether their children can develop life skills, but new research suggests that the picture is far from bleak. “More and m
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Healthy Sleep Habits for Kids Pay Off
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2018
FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Good sleep routines can help children get the rest they need, researchers say. For the new report, investigators reviewed 44 studies from 16 countries in North America, Euro
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How culture influences children’s development
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018
From educational toys to governmental guidelines and detailed nursery progress reports, there are lots of resources available to help parents track and facilitate their children’s development. But while there are trick
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Children who are picky eaters still grow up healthy
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018
If a standoff over vegetables at dinner is a daily hurdle with your child then good news parents – a picky toddler is still likely to grow up to be a normal weight and height. That’s according to new research from th
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The science of saying goodbye to Santa
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018
Dear Parent, Santa here. I know this season has been hard. Your eight-year-old looked at you baldfaced and said I wasn’t real. How can this be? Is the innocence and magic already gone? It seems like just yesterday they
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Parents Learn Babies Talk: How coaching moms and dads improves infants’ language skills
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018
Date: November 26, 2018 Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study shows that parents who learn how and why to speak ‘parentese’ can have a direct impact on their children’s vocabulary.  
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Spanking in developing countries does more harm than good
Monday, Nov 19, 2018
Spanking may be increasingly harmful for children on a more global scale than previously known, a new University of Michigan study indicates. Most research on how spanking affects children has involved studying families
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Learning Guided by Mother Nature
Thursday, Nov 15, 2018
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — A child’s curiosity coupled with wilderness is powerful. At Teton Science Schools’ forest kindergarten summer program, a bird book, spatula, rope and a few other key ingredients kept ch
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Health Tip: Limit Fat, Sugar and Salt in Your Child’s Diet
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018
(HEALTHDAY NEWS) — Childhood is the perfect time to start healthy eating habits, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. While children need fat in their diets to get the daily energy they need, too much fat can l
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States Give New Parents Baby Boxes To Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
Tuesday, Nov 06, 2018
For Jernica Quiñones, the reality of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, hit close to home this year when a friend woke up on New Year’s Day and discovered the lifeless body of her baby girl. That’s why Q
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Children Are Naturally Curious About Science.
Friday, Nov 02, 2018
Parents need more support to encourage early-science learning, research says By Naomi Hupert Hand-wringing about the low science achievement of American students is a favorite activity of policymakers, business leaders,
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In the Rush to Improve Early Education, Don’t Forget About Teachers
Friday, Oct 26, 2018
Quality early-childhood education demands a well-trained workforce By Michele Miller-Cox Parents know that a child’s early experiences greatly influence their success later in school and in life. While parents are
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Hand sanitizer use at daycare could keep toddler illnesses at bay
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018
By Tamara Mathias (Reuters Health) – Teaching toddlers in daycare to use hand sanitizers could go a long way in keeping them from falling ill, missing school and reducing their need for antibiotics, a study suggest
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Infants are more likely to learn when with a peer
Wednesday, Oct 17, 2018
Date: October 16, 2018 Source: University of Connecticut Summary: Researchers looked at the mechanisms involved in language learning among nine-month-olds, the youngest population known to be studied in relation to on-sc
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Babies of overweight mothers may risk developing self-regulation problems
Monday, Oct 15, 2018
Date: October 10, 2018 Source: Springer Summary: A mother’s weight during early pregnancy may affect how well her baby is able to self-regulate during its first months and years of life. This is according to a stud
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Preschool’s Hidden Value May Be in Combating Poverty
Monday, Oct 15, 2018
IT’S BEEN HARD TO PROVE that attending preschool makes a difference for kids, academically. Many research studies have found that children who didn’t go to preschool catch up to those who did in just a few ye
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Top Ten Parenting Mistakes
Monday, Oct 15, 2018
Parenting is a doozy of an emotional workout, chock-full of highs and lows, joys and despairs. One moment you’re elated, and the next you’re dejected. One morning, you wake up feeling euphoric, only to go to bed that
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What works for treating children’s colds?
Friday, Oct 12, 2018
Children get six to eight colds a year – twice as many as adults – but there’s little evidence on what helps improve symptoms like blocked or runny noses and sneezing. So are there remedies worth trying
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Thousands of young U.S. children get no vaccines, survey finds
Friday, Oct 12, 2018
Although 70 percent of young children are vaccinated a small but growing number of children are not, worrying health officials. A small but growing proportion of the youngest children in the U.S. have not been vaccinated
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Breastfeeding changes gene activity that may make babies less reactive to stress
Tuesday, Oct 02, 2018
Source: Care New England Summary: It has long been known that there are many physical and mental health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and babies. But can these benefits be due to genetic changes induced by breast
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Study: Early ‘Hands-On’ Learning Boosts Math Skills Later in Life
Friday, Sep 21, 2018
By: JillVettel There has long been a strong link between reading to young children and a boost in literacy skills, but now researchers have found a similar link between engaging young children in math activities at home
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A little labeling goes a long way
Friday, Sep 21, 2018
Infants can use a few labeled examples to spark the acquisition of object categories Date: September 19, 2018 Source: Northwestern University Summary: New research reveals that infants can use even a few labeled examples
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Childhood Stress
Thursday, Sep 20, 2018
As providers and caretakers, adults tend to view the world of children as happy and carefree. After all, kids don’t have jobs to keep or bills to pay, so what could they possibly have to worry about? Plenty! Even v
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Getting The Most Out Of Pre-K, ‘The Most Important’ Year In School
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018
Suzanne Bouffard’s new book, The Most Important Year, may be just what parents of preschoolers have been waiting for: a guide to what a quality pre-K program should look like. Bouffard spent a lot of time in classr
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Parents too busy to teach children how to use toilet before starting school
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018
Eleanor Busby Education Correspondent ‘Toilet training is not something you can do in two days over the weekend’ Parents are too busy to teach their children how to use the toilet before starting school – and they
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Expecting to learn: Language acquisition in toddlers improved by predictable situations
Friday, Sep 07, 2018
Source: Arizona State University Summary: Two-year-old children were taught novel words in predictable and unpredictable situations. Children learned words significantly better in predictable situations. The first few ye
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A new study finds that infants can distinguish between leaders and bullies
Thursday, Sep 06, 2018
Infants watched animated scenarios in which leaders and bullies interacted with three protagonists who obeyed or disobeyed an order to go to bed. Scientists can discern infants’ expectations by observing how long t
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Improving child-teacher interactions can reduce preschoolers’ stress levels
Thursday, Sep 06, 2018
Source: Oregon State University Summary: A school-based intervention that promotes warm and caring interactions between a teacher and child can reduce the child’s stress in the classroom, a new study has found. A s
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Three quarters of rice products sold as baby food found to contain illegal levels of arsenic
Friday, Aug 10, 2018
A result of industrial toxins and pesticides, the poison contaminates rice while it is growing and can impact the development of young children Parents should avoid giving rice to young children, scientists have said, af
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Today’s four-year-olds often ‘not physically ready’ for school, experts warn
Friday, Aug 10, 2018
Competitive parenting, iPads and screens are all contributing to a decrease in child mobility that can impact on academic learning Rachael Pells Education Correspondent @rachaelpells A “concerning” numbe
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Children better off at nursery than at home with parents, study finds
Friday, Aug 10, 2018
Nursery helps youngsters develop social and everyday skills, while staying at home can lead to poorer speech and movement, according to report May Bulman @maybulman Young children are better off going to nursery than sta
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A ‘touching sight’: How babies’ brains process touch builds foundations for learning
Wednesday, Aug 08, 2018
Date: January 16, 2018 Source: University of Washington Summary: A new study provides one of the first looks inside the infant’s brain to show where the sense of touch is processed — not just when a baby feel
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Baby talk words build infants’ language skills
Wednesday, Aug 08, 2018
The more baby talk words that infants are exposed to the quicker they grasp language Date: August 1, 2018 Source: University of Edinburgh Summary: The more baby talk words that infants are exposed to the quicker they gra
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Pucker up, baby! Lips take center stage in infants’ brains
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2018
Date: July 9, 2018 Source: University of Washington Researchers used brain imaging to gauge how the hand, foot and lips are represented in the brains of 2-month-olds — a much younger age than has been studied previ
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Study: Early ‘Hands-On’ Learning Boosts Math Skills Later in Life
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018
There has long been a strong link between reading to young children and a boost in literacy skills, but now researchers have found a similar link between engaging young children in math activities at home and an increase
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How Old is Too Old for the Family Bed?
Wednesday, Jul 11, 2018
While doctors staunchly oppose cosleeping, many families do it anyway. And many researchers agree that, if done safely, parents should be able to share their sleep with their child. But is there an age limit to the famil
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Families Need Summertime Sleep Schedules
Wednesday, Jul 04, 2018
For many families, summer means longer days, less routine and more time outside. That’s not all good news, one expert says, because it could jumble a family’s sleeping habits. Even without the rigorous and of
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Peanuts for babies? Starting early may prevent allergies later on: study
Friday, Jun 29, 2018
Yet another study is suggesting that feeding your baby peanuts could be a good way to prevent nut allergies later on. The latest findings found that babies who were fed peanuts regularly significantly cut their risk of d
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Benefits of Arts to Kids
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018
Children naturally love art – painting, drawing, making music, the theater. Unfortunately, when schools cut back on budgets, the arts are usually the first to go. It seems that schools do not appreciate the importance
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5 Reasons Babies Who Sleep Through the Night Should Raise Concerns
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018
by Rita Brhel Even as little as a generation ago, the expectation was that all babies sleep through the night. Parents assumed they must teach them to do so through “sleep-training,” often involving cry-it-out method
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6 Birthing and Postpartum Traditions From Around the World
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2018
There is a myriad of postpartum traditions from every corner of the world. From ceremonies to special food, and from helpful family members to unique gifts, these are some of the special traditions that mothers and their
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Americans’ Obsession With Sugar Starts in Infancy
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2018
SUNDAY, June 10, 2018 (HealthDay News) — It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. But that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy, with some babies consuming added sugar that ex
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Boredom beneficial for children’s development, experts say
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2018
Boredom is good for children, as it fuels creativity and problem-solving, according to a Australian parenting experts. As reported in the Herald Sun the Raising Children Network, a government-funded resource for paren
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The Benefits Of Recess Are Proven By Science — So Why Are Teachers Taking It Away?
Tuesday, Jun 05, 2018
Originally published on Motherly. By Annamarya Scaccia When it comes to classroom discipline, each school has its own set of rules—but a universally popular response to misbehavior is to prohibit kids from participatin
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Why many Silicon Valley parents are curbing their kids’ tech time
Thursday, May 31, 2018
In Silicon Valley, devices are an essential part of daily life. But many of the tech titans creating these products choose to power down when they leave the office, following industry giants like Bill Gates and Steve Job
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Do childhood development programs help children living in conflict and crisis settings?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Millions of young children living in conditions of war, disaster, and displacement are at increased risk for developmental difficulties that can follow them throughout their lives. A new Annals of the New York Academy o
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Tips on How To Raise a Smart Preschool Kid
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Below are tips on how to raise your preschool child to prepare him or her for school, optimize his intellectual development, making him a smart kid: Make nurturing your preschool child a priority. Kids whose mothers are
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How To Choose Toys To Make Kids Smarter
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Your kid’s eyes light up at the sight of toys. It seems that his attraction for toys is instinctive. Maybe this is because toys fulfill his needs for using his imagination and his need to explore, pretend, and shar
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Age-by-Age Insights
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
At every age and stage, children are affected by what’s happening in the news, whether parents share this information or shield them from it — because the news is everywhere. According to a Kaiser Family Foundati
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Vitamin D improves weight gain and brain development in malnourished children
Friday, May 04, 2018
Source: Queen Mary University of London Summary: High dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and the development of language and motor skills in malnourished children, according to a new study. High dose vitamin
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Childhood communication enhances brain development, protecting against harmful behaviors
Friday, May 04, 2018
Source: Elsevier Summary: Children with greater parent communication in early adolescence have less harmful alcohol use and emotional eating in young adulthood. Children with greater parent communication in early adolesc
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Children have muscles that perform like those of endurance athletes, study finds
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018
ABC Health & Wellbeing By Tegan Taylor First posted yesterday at 14:23 Ever wondered why kids can run around all day and never seem to get tired? A new study suggests it’s because their muscles resist fatigue i
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Your Baby’s Developmental Milestones
Monday, Apr 23, 2018
Lots of parents wonder whether their child is bigger or smaller than other kids the same age. (In the United States, the average baby weighs about 7½ pounds at birth.) To give you a benchmark, here are the values from t
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Preschool, Day Care Not Asthma Triggers: Study
Thursday, Apr 19, 2018
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, April 13, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Breathe easy, Mom and Dad. Sending your young children to preschool or day care probably won’t increase their risk of developing
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Keep calm and carry on: Tips for dealing with argumentative children
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018
ABC Radio Perth By Emma Wynne It’s a universal truth. Dealing with children who are rude, argumentative and talk back is one of the downsides of parenting. But parenting author, former teacher and mother of four Ma
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Five steps to prepare your child for kindergarten
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
It’s the first day of kindergarten for your child, and you’re not sure who’s more anxious. Excitement, trepidation, anticipation. Starting school can be a stressful time. Use the summer weeks to prepare and this si
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Teaching Kids Handwriting to Help Them Read
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
I grew up in B.C. days—Before Computers. The closest thing I had to an iPad was an Etch-A-Sketch, which kept me entertained on many a family drive. Nowadays, it seems every four-year-old has a mobile device. The digita
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Every child deserves the Best Start to create the brightest future
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2018
By Sarah Brown, President of Theirworld Five things are needed as part of a child’s basic care: good nutrition, health care, learning, play and protection (and of course love when providing all of these). By the time a
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Children more likely than before to draw scientists as women, study shows
Wednesday, Mar 21, 2018
A scientist behind a beaker, usually with glasses, is often associated with men much more than women. But as more women enter into the sciences, researchers at Northwestern University uncovered in a surprising trend, mor
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We can’t say if touchscreens are impacting children’s handwriting – it may be quite the opposite
Monday, Mar 19, 2018
Parents the world over are concerned that touchscreen and tablet technology is negatively impacting children’s handwriting. But while some say that technology overuse will impact developing dexterity and handwriting
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Conversing Could Be Key to Kids’ Brain Development
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, psychologists Betty Hart and Todd Risley discovered what they called the “30 million word gap.” Through family visits, they estimated that children under 4 from lower-income families h
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The 9 Words Parents Should Never Say To Their Kids
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
Moderating speech towards children is not self-censorship, but guidance and good parenting. The fight over the efficacy and cultural importance of political correctness has long represented the main battle of the culture
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Our Kids Can Save The Planet — If We Teach Them How
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
Environmental news is not exactly recommended reading for anyone hoping to remain optimistic these days. Here in the United States, all one has to do is look at our most recent hurricane season for an example of the extr
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Children as young as 3 have brain network devoted to interpreting thoughts of other people
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2018
Date: March 12, 2018 Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary: An new study finds the brain network that controls theory of mind has already formed in children as young as 3. The study is the first to
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Wary babies tend to be picky eaters too: child development study
Wednesday, Feb 14, 2018
By Emily Mertz Web Producer Global News https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/1148874819558/ WATCH ABOVE: In tonight’s edition of health matters, Su-Ling Goh has a story on picky eaters and a program that combines mental
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Child development experts urge Facebook to pull Messenger Kids app
Thursday, Feb 01, 2018
Open letter signed by more than 100 advocates warns of dangers social media poses to under 13s and asks Mark Zuckerberg to halt app More than 110 child-health advocates have called on Facebook chief executive Mark Zucker
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A child development expert reveals how listening to podcasts could affect your kid
Tuesday, Jan 23, 2018
Kevin Loria Jan. 21, 2018, 11:45 AM Researchers have looked into how parents’ TV-watching habits affect their kids, but there’s not much research on how listening to a podcast or radio show influences childho
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States Give New Parents Baby Boxes To Encourage Safe Sleep Habits
Tuesday, Jan 16, 2018
Twins Ryan and Nell Stimpert lie in their baby boxes at home in Cleveland. The cardboard boxes are safe and portable places for the babies to sleep. Maddie McGarvey for NPR For Jernica Quiñones, the reality of sudden in
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Six-year-old girl writes ‘heartwarming’ book to raise money for homeless
Saturday, Jan 13, 2018
‘She was really troubled by the fact there was nothing she could do because she doesn’t have much power as a child’ Chris Baynes Sunday 24 December 2017 16:19 GMT While many children spend December wonderin
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Tech Backlash Grows as Investors Press Apple to Act on Children’s Use
Tuesday, Jan 09, 2018
By DAVID GELLESJAN. 8, 2018 A creator of the iPhone called the device “addictive.” A Twitter founder said the “internet is broken.” An early Facebook investor raised questions about the social network’s impact
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Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ
Tuesday, Jan 09, 2018
Date: December 21, 2017 Source: University of Pennsylvania Summary: Regular fish consumption has been shown to improve cognition. It’s also been known to help with sleep. A new study connects all three for the firs
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Pregnancy changes the brain for as long as two years
Thursday, Jan 04, 2018
Pregnancy is associated with a surge of sex hormones akin to the heightened production of sex hormones during puberty. The researchers noted that gray matter also is pruned during adolescence, when a spectrum of emotiona
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Decoding the mysteries of a child’s developing brain
Thursday, Jan 04, 2018
By Jenna Gallegos It’s back-to-school season. Parents mark their youngsters’ height on the wall and marvel at how much they’ve grown, but what’s going on just below the pencil line in that child’s brain? We
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Strep Throat Can Cause Behavioral Disorders in Children Reveal Experts
Thursday, Dec 28, 2017
Children can develop tics and compulsions associated with OCD after contracting infections like strep throat, experts are warning. A common and painful infection for young children, strep throat is typically treated usin
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More than eight million children live with illegal levels of air pollution
Thursday, Dec 28, 2017
More than eight million children live in areas of the UK with illegal levels of air pollution, figures suggest. Some 8.3 million under-18s live in local authority areas where levels of harmful pollutant nitrogen diox
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Want Preschoolers To Become Successful? Allow Them To Play More
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017
Kim Nassoiy, UCF Forum columnist I work in a field where play reigns supreme. I’m an early childhood educator. I have studied the research and know how children learn best. Yet I watch curriculums and policies being wr
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For baby’s brain to benefit, read the right books at the right time
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017
Parents often receive books at pediatric checkups via programs like Reach Out and Read and hear from a variety of health professionals and educators that reading to their kids is critical for supporting development.
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Gendering Children’s Clothing Is Hurting Our Future Generations
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017
By Nikki Yeager When I first dressed my son’s infant body in pink leggings, comments from friends and family would drift our way including “Boys don’t wear pink,” and “I wish you’d dress him like a little boy
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How Not to Talk to a Child Who Is Overweight
Tuesday, Nov 21, 2017
The Checkup By PERRI KLASS, M.D. I weigh my words (pun intended) every time I address the topic of a child’s obesity in the exam room. Yes, I know, you probably want to tell me that I shouldn’t use that word
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Phycologist Studied Over 5,000 Genius Kids for 45 Years – Here Are Their 6 Key Takeaways
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
Follow thousands of superbright kids for four and a half decades, and you learn a thing or two about how to raise a high-achiever. One of the biggest takeaways: Even kids with genius-level IQs need teachers to help them
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Teachers share 18 things parents should do to set their kids up for success
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
Children only spend half their waking hours in school during the academic year. This means that much of the rearing is still done at home. In fact, research from North Carolina State University, Brigham Young Universi
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Bilingual toddlers have incredible advantage over other children, finds study
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017
Children with a second language are able to development more control over behaviour and attention span, study shows Bilingual children have an advantage over others who speak only one language, a study has shown. Childr
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Preschool’s Hidden Value May Be in Combating Poverty
Saturday, Oct 07, 2017
Head Start may not boost school test scores, but researchers find long-term, multi-generational benefits in the program. By The Hechinger Report, Contributor It’s been hard to prove that attending preschool makes a
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Parenting Values Primer: Plan Ahead And Be Prepared
Thursday, Oct 05, 2017
10/04/2017 I’m seeing pregnant bellies everywhere. It’s likely not statistically significant. Truth is, I’m navigating my first Fall without a child at home – and I’m missing them. My self-prescribed ant
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Heavy Screen Time Rewires Young Brains, For Better And Worse
Monday, Oct 02, 2017
By: JON HAMILTON There’s new evidence that excessive screen time early in life can change the circuits in a growing brain. Scientists disagree, though, about whether those changes are helpful, or just cause
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Is there a link between the flu vaccine and miscarriage?
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017
By Mike Stobbe | The Associated Press Watch Video Here NEW YORK – A puzzling study of U.S. pregnancies found that women who had miscarriages between 2010 and 2012 were more likely to have had back-to-back annual
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Experts explain mama vs papa and babies’ first words
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017
By Cassandra Szklarski The Canadian Press TORONTO – Sarah Mulholland vividly remembers the first time her 13-month-old son called out “Mama.” She was cooking about two months ago when little Conri began clamo
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‘Arms race’: LEGO toys have been getting more and more violent
Wednesday, Sep 27, 2017
By Rebecca Joseph National Online Journalist, Breaking News Global News Are your child’s toys more violent than the ones you remember? A new study from researchers in New Zealand suggests that LEGO toy
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No Link Between Pets and Kids’ Health
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017
Source: RAND Corporation Summary: A large body of research has reported an association between the pet ownership and better health among children. But a new study that is the largest-ever to explore the issue contradicts
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Postpartum Depression in Dads
Tuesday, Sep 19, 2017
University of Southern California Testosterone levels Testosterone levels are key factors in a family’s health and happiness after a newborn arrives. Researchers have found that a drop can signal postpartum depres
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What It’s Like To Support A Sibling With A Mental Illness
Thursday, Sep 14, 2017
Christina’s sister was 28 when she was formally diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, though Christina, who asked that we not use her last name to protect her family’s privacy, says there had been signs of
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Things You Pediatrician May Not Know About Your Toddler
Friday, Sep 08, 2017
By: Carrie Madormo I’m just going to put it out there. I absolutely adore our pediatrician. He is kind, patient, and always reminds me that I’m doing a better job at this parenting thing than I thought. But
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Signs your kid might be a bully
Friday, Sep 08, 2017
By: Daniela Uslan Bullies make easy villains. From Biff in Back to the Future to the Plastics in Mean Girls, everyone loves to hate them. But bullies don’t start out that way. They turn to bullying because they la
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High Blood Pressure Diagnoses Could Increase Among Teens, Kids
Friday, Sep 08, 2017
by SHAMARD CHARLES, M.D. Cheyenne Cameron knew something was wrong. It wasn’t just jitters before the start of her freshman year of high school. She felt dizzy, her heart was racing — she didn’t “feel right.”
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Is There Really a Tongue-Tie Epidemic?
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017
by Rita Brhel Grab a mirror, open your mouth, and point your tongue toward the roof of your mouth. Do you see a stretch of tissue going from the bottom of your mouth to the underside of your tongue? Probably. It’s norm
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Why it matters to transform parent involvement from early childhood to primary school
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
How can parents best help their children with their schooling without actually doing it for them? This article is part of our series on Parents’ Role in Education, focusing on how best to support learning from early c
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Kindergarten anxiety? Use the summer to prepare your child
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
t’s the first day of kindergarten for your child, and you’re not sure who’s more anxious. Excitement, trepidation, anticipation. Starting school can be a stressful time. Use the summer weeks to prepare and this sig
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Picky Eater? It Might Just Be Your Child’s Personality
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
Temperament determines which kids will resist new foods, study suggests (HealthDay News) — For some parents, introducing new items to their baby’s diet seems like a losing battle. But the food itself might no
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Low Blood Sugar in Newborns Tied to Brain Problems Later
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
These babies 2 to 3 times more apt to struggle with planning, memory, attention at age 4, study finds By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Low blood sugar affects about one in six newborns, and
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Can Breast Milk Feed a Love of Vegetables?
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
Think of it as an early stealth strategy in the war against picky eating, researchers say By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — Want your preschooler to eat veggies without a fuss? Try eatin
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Health Tip: Children and Thumbsucking
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
It may affect dental health (HealthDay News) — Thumbsucking is more than an unsightly habit that most toddlers easily outgrow. The practice can permanently damage their teeth. The American Dental Association explai
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Some Newborns Don’t Get Heart Defect, Hearing Loss Tests
Monday, Aug 28, 2017
Such screens are critical to early intervention efforts, CDC officials say FRIDAY, Aug. 25, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Some newborns in the United States still aren’t getting screened for hearing loss or congeni
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What Do Kids Need To Know About Race?
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017
The goal of raising the next generation as race conscious and accepting human beings is one that I think needs to be placed firmly on our parental agendas. Sometimes we might get caught up with focusing on our kids’ ha
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Heartbeats could hold the key to understanding babies’ inner world
Tuesday, Aug 15, 2017
Date: August 9, 2017 Source: University of Royal Holloway London Summary: A novel new experiment to test how aware babies are of their bodies’ internal signals has been developed by researchers. The ability to consciou
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How I Answered My Five-Year-Old Son When He Asked Where Babies Come From
Wednesday, Aug 09, 2017
What did you tell your little kid when he/she asked how he/she was born? originally appeared on Quora – the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the wo
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Infants know what we like best
Wednesday, Aug 02, 2017
Source: Washington University in St. Louis Summary: Behind the chubby cheeks and bright eyes of babies as young as 8 months lies the smoothly whirring mind of a social statistician, logging our every move and making odds
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6 Ways To Encourage Better Child Behavior
Tuesday, Aug 01, 2017
07/28/2017 10:20 pm ET | Updated 2 days ago Your child is acting out, and you’re feeling at your wit’s end. You feel overwhelmed and frustrated, and don’t know what else to do. If you’re a mom or a dad, you li
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10 Ways Parents Cause Issues for Children in Later Life
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2017
RACHEL HOSIE @rachel_hosie Thursday 8 June 2017 10:04 BST Bringing up children is scary. Most parents feel a lot of pressure because they know they’re shaping the type of person their child will grow up to be. Most of
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Should children study in the summer holidays?
Friday, Jul 21, 2017
By Marie Jackson BBC News The summer holidays are under way, but for some children, the studying – and the homework – will continue. It was a moment of pure joy: school was out for summer. Your school
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How Moms Can Ensure A Successful Return To The Workplace
Thursday, Jul 20, 2017
Moms aren’t incredible employees despite being mothers; they’re great because they are mothers. By: Zeynep Ilgaz I think being a mom is the most rewarding job in the world, and I commend every woman who has decided t
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How to raise brilliant children, according to science
Thursday, Jul 20, 2017
It’s all about the six Cs RACHEL HOSIE @rachel_hosie Wednesday 5 July 2017 07:48 BST Parents receive a lot of mixed messages surrounding how best to bring up their children. How strict should you be? Should you be
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Children’s toys can spy on them through cameras, warns FBI
Thursday, Jul 20, 2017
The agency says you should switch them off when they’re not being used AATIF SULLEYMAN The FBI has issued a warning about internet-connected children’s toys equipped with cameras and microphones. The agency’s I
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Microsoft’s Project Torino Helps Visually Impaired Children Learn To Code
Friday, Jul 14, 2017
Photo Credit: blogs.microsoft.com With technology permeating almost every aspect of our lives, the demand for computer programmers can only increase. To train the workforce of the future, companies around the world are
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Household income impacts on children’s prospects, report finds
Thursday, Jul 13, 2017
Flora Carr 12 JULY 2017 • 1:21PM Household income affects children’s cognitive abilities, and can impact their educational prospects, new research has found. Children’s physical health and social and behavioural de
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Prolonged breast-feeding ups risk of severe dental cavities
Friday, Jul 07, 2017
Breast-feeding at age 2 or older increases a child’s risk of severe dental caries by the time they’re 5, independently of how much sugar they get from foods, researchers say. To investigate the effect of prol
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Why Do Kids Eat When They’re Not Hungry?
Thursday, Jul 06, 2017
Like adults, kids eat for a variety of reasons, but hunger should be the primary driver. Your child just ate dinner. Thirty minutes later he says he’s hungry. Is he really hungry? It seems unlikely, given the fact that
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Babies Don’t Need Juice, Pediatricians Say
Tuesday, Jul 04, 2017
by MAGGIE FOX Babies under a year old don’t need fruit juice and older kids should take it easy on juice, the American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday. Fruit juice is loaded with sugar and can cause tooth decay. And
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Why a Baby’s Connection With a Parent Matters
Monday, Jun 26, 2017
The Checkup By PERRI KLASS, M.D. JUNE 26, 2017 In pediatrics, attachment is the emotional connection that develops between a young child and a parent or other caregiver. Attachment theory was developed in the mid-20th ce
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DELAYED CORD CLAMPING: CAN IT GIVE YOUR PREEMIE A JUMPSTART AT LIFE?
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017
When making the decision to get pregnant, all parents wish for a safe delivery with a happy, healthy baby at term. Unfortunately, this will not be the end result for everyone. Currently 1 out of 10 babies born in the U.S
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6 Tips For Parents Before Giving Your Child A Smartphone
Tuesday, Jun 20, 2017
05/31/2017 05:07 pm ET | Updated May 31, 2017 Children are extremely savvy when it comes to the use of electronic devices. At the youngest of ages, they appear to know how to maneuver the use of electronics better
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Dangerous Things Kids Do
Monday, Jun 19, 2017
Kids take risks to have fun and get high, and some are life-threatening. Posted Jun 18, 2017 We’ve been hearing for several years about how the immature adolescent brain can undermine judgment. When it comes to risk, k
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How Maternal Personality Problems Affect Children
Monday, Jun 19, 2017
New research highlights how psychological issues carry over through generations. Posted Jun 14, 2017 What parent doesn’t wonder how their “issues” may affect their children’s well-being? It’
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Can pre-school children learn to do science?
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017
Last modified on Tuesday 9 May 2017 13.29 EDT There are few words more misunderstood than the term “science”. If you relied on the subject categories in some media outlets, you’d be forgiven for taking home the me
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Early Childhood Educators Deserve Better
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017
By Sara Mead | Opinion Contributor Teaching young children is hard work. It’s also highly skilled work: Effective early childhood educators need both a deep understanding of the science of child development and pra
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Not Just Where, But When
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017
By Sara Mead | Opinion Contributor School choice advocates are chomping at the bit for an expansion of educational options under Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and a Republican Congress. With Republican govern
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Exposure to chemicals found in shampoos and toys during early childhood may seriously damage the mental development of youngsters
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Girls with high chemical exposure have lower levels of a certain thyroid hormone The thyroid ensures brain development, with hormones ‘setting the schedule’ For unknown reasons, the impact was seen to a lesse
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Making Sure Children Get Their Daily Dose of Language Nutrition
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
By Lauren Lowry Clinical Staff Writer and Hanen SLP When we think of children and nutrition, images of broccoli and carrots come to mind. But there is another type of nutrition children need in order to thrive – and th
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Oxytocin administered to the nose increases emotion perception in autism
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Date: May 24, 2017 Source: University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine Summary: Intranasal oxytocin can influence how individuals with autism perceive emotion in others, a recent study has demonstrated. This is an important
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Childhood bullying linked to health risks in adulthood
Monday, May 22, 2017
Date: May 9, 2017 Source: Association for Psychological Science Summary: Childhood bullying may lead to long-lasting health consequences, impacting psychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular health well into adulthood,
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Computer game could help children choose healthy food
Monday, May 22, 2017
Date: May 17, 2017 Source: University of Exeter Summary: A simple brain-training game could help children choose healthy snacks instead of chocolate and sweets, according to a new study. A simple brain-training ga
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Some Lead Poisoning Tests May Be Faulty
Thursday, May 18, 2017
But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say WEDNESDAY, May 17, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults, U.S. health
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Only Child ‘Syndrome’: How growing up without siblings affects your child’s development
Thursday, May 18, 2017
New research suggests that growing up alone changes the structure of the brain SARAH YOUNG @sarah_j_young A study has found that children who grow up without siblings are likely to have a different brain structure than
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Are You a Good Enough Mother?
Monday, May 15, 2017
Sunday is Mother’s Day, the day when more phone calls are placed than any other day of the year. Mother’s Day is the day our children make sure to tell us we’re doing well, the day they reaffirm that we are good-en
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The Radical Notion of Returning to Handwriting
Monday, May 15, 2017
The importance of writing by hand for learning Posted May 14, 2017 In today’s world, students who have trouble printing or writing are allowed—if not encouraged or even forced—to use computers instead, but research
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Outdated health myths practiced by grand parents could pose serious risks to young children
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
May 4, 2017 Many grandparents raising their grandchildren practice outdated health and parenting myths that could potentially pose serious risks to young children, according to illuminating new research by a Northwell He
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Dad’s interaction with children in early life could have positive impact on cognitive development
Tuesday, May 09, 2017
May 9, 2017 Fathers who interact more with their children in their first few months of life could have a positive impact on their baby’s cognitive development. In a study, published in the Infant Mental Health Jour
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How a California tribe is trying to revitalize itself, from cradle to college
Monday, May 01, 2017
The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians has become the first tribe to win a federal Promise Neighborhood grant, which aims to transform distressed communities. Stacy Teicher Khadaroo Staff writer | @StacyTKhadaroo DECEMBER
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Peanuts for babies? Starting early may prevent allergies later on: study
Wednesday, Apr 19, 2017
By Carmen Chai Senior National Online Journalist, Health Global News Yet another study is suggesting that feeding your baby peanuts could be a good way to prevent nut allergies later on. The latest findings found that
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Why Back-to-School Nutrition Is Important
Monday, Apr 17, 2017
by Pam Myers, BSEd | on August 24, 2016 | in Dad’s Corner, Healthy Meals for Kids, Home, Mom’s Corner, Parenting Nutrition is one of the single most important factors when it comes to a child’s development. Proper
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5 Don’ts When Your ADHD Child Is Upset or Angry
Friday, Apr 14, 2017
5 Don’ts When Your ADHD Child Is Upset or Angry by Robert Myers, PhD | on July 15, 2015 | in ADD-ADHD, Child Development, Dad’s Corner, Family Building, Learning, Mom’s Corner, Parenting, Psychology, Safety Issues,
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Researchers Use ‘Eye Trackers’ To Study Language Development In Kids With Cochlear Implants
Friday, Apr 14, 2017
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Cochlear implants have been a godsend for parents of children born profoundly deaf. While the devices can restore some level of hearing, many of these children can still fall behind in language
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I taught preschool for 15 years. Here’s what I saw: the good, the bad, and the scary
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017
Updated by Maggie May Ethridge Dec 28, 2016, 8:00am EST My first job as a preschool teacher was at a local drop-in day care where I live in San Diego, California, that also ran a small preschool class. The school was one
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We learned a lot in 2016 about how preschool can help kids
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017
Claudio Sanchez · NPR · Dec 27, 2016 Deborah Phillips, a professor of psychology at Georgetown University, spent more than a decade studying and tracking children in Head Start. Courtesy of Georgetown University One o
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Exclusive: How Zuckerberg and Chan’s new private school mixes health care and education
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017
The Primary School’s President and COO Meredith Liu (left) and its CEO Dr. Priscilla Chan (right). By QUEENIE WONG | qwong@bayareanewsgroup.com | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 23, 2016 at 10:00 am | UPDATED:
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Why 4-year-olds need scholarships more than 18-year-olds
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017
Chris Weller After 14 years of school, many low-income kids turn to government-issued Pell grants and need-based scholarships to secure the promise of higher education and a brighter future. This is a noble goal. The t
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Childhood Lead Exposure Can Change The Course Of A Life
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017
Kids don’t recover from lead poisoning, a long-term study shows. By Erin Schumaker Video Link Damage from childhood lead exposure lasts well into adulthood, according to a four-decade study that found that kids who wer
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After Obamacare defeat, Trump advisers want the White House to delay child-care plan
Thursday, Mar 30, 2017
By Danielle Paquette March 29 at 7:00 AM Pool photo by Chip Somodevilla via European Pressphoto Agency One of President Trump’s economic advisers, a co-author of his tax plan, is urging the administration to delay effo