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Child Care Centers Too Often Send Kids Home For Minor Illnesses

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Survey of Income and Program Participation, there are more than 11 million U.S. children under the age of 5 who are in some sort of child care arrangement. The majority of those not being…   Read more

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Let Cookie Monster Teach Your Kids About Healthy Eating

When we were kids, many of us learned spelling from Cookie Monster, counting from Count Von Count, and cheerful tenacity from Big Bird. Today’s children are learning much more than that. The folks behind Sesame Street—the show that’s been educating…   Read more

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Overweight? Your Child May Be Too

Tricia has struggled with weight for as long as she can remember. Before she became pregnant with Lizzie, her first child, she was more than 50 pounds overweight, and during her pregnancy, she gained even more. Since Lizzie was born…   Read more

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BABIES: A Universal Love

It’s unimaginable for many new moms in America, so it’s riveting on film. A new mother in rural Namibia can’t afford to take her baby to a doctor without selling one of the family’s goats. In the far reaches of…   Read more

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Tobacco Poisoning Prevention Tips For Parents

At a recent gathering of friends (guys, gals, and one toddler), several of the guys stepped outside to smoke. “I’d never let anyone smoke around my son,” my friend said to us confidently. “We’re really protective of his health.” When…   Read more

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Can Spanking Increase Aggression Later In Childhood?

Many new parents, who themselves remember being spanked when they were kids, are on the fence about whether to physically discipline their toddlers. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics has found that spanking a young child increases that…   Read more

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Maternal Obesity May Increase Babies’ Risk Of Heart Defect

If you’re planning to get pregnant, trying to conceive, or expecting a baby, you may want to check in with your doctor about your weight to ensure you are in a healthy range. A new study published in the American…   Read more

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Can I Make My Baby Smarter?