BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Two children had to be rescued from hot cars in New Jersey and Oklahoma this week after being left inside by a parent. They are stories we are hearing too much of lately. So how can […]
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WBTW) When you leave for work or maybe on that special date night with your significant other you usually leave your children in someone else’s care. The Grand Strand Medical Center is helping young babysitters learn the skills […]
Parents in Northeast Florida have a couple of resources to help make the process easier. Finding a good child care center — one that engages children in learning development and positive social activity — is an important part of building […]
Kids from military families are more likely to say they’re bullied at school, that they’ve tried alcohol, carried a weapon or been in a fight, a new study shows. Researchers found that military brats (and they do prefer that term) […]
It’s a conversation all parents will have — it’s only a matter of when. It starts with “Puleeeeeeze! All my friends have one!” Kids — all kids — want one, badly. The target of their desires, of course, is the […]
Depression and bipolar disease can put teens at a significantly higher risk of heart disease, so adolescents with mood disorders need to get extra screening, the American Heart Association said Monday. Having depression or bipolar disease can mean anyone eats […]
Getting small kids to behave can be a delicate science for parents. Some worry about being too harsh; others are left exasperated by children who seem out of control. Many try to avoid yelling or spanking, and even time-outs are […]
Black and Hispanic kids are disproportionately targeted by ads for sugary sodas, snacks and calorie-laden restaurant foods, researchers reported Tuesday. They say their report confirms what public health experts have suspected for years — that advertisers of junk foods find […]
Teenagers who try e-cigarettes are more likely to try cigarettes and other tobacco products, a new study finds. It’s not proof that “vaping” leads to smoking — but it’s strong evidence that it might, experts said. And it’s an argument […]
Over the past 30 years, toxic chemicals, like Teflon, plastics, and formaldehyde have increasingly invaded our homes. We used to think these substances were harmless, but a rising tide of evidence has turned the spotlight on chemical exposures as a […]
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