By: Matt Villano, CNN Consider it the Challenge of 2020: It’s likely easier to put lipstick on a ferret than it is to get some kids to wear face coverings. The little humans pull and tug at the masks constantly. […]
Cooking and eating together with your children help establish healthy eating habits. By Bonnie Taub-Dix This article is based on reporting that features expert sources including Robert Irvine; Jeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN; Peggy Policastro, PhD, RD Ever since my kids […]
(HEALTHDAY NEWS) — Your kids had a good summer. You were able to get them away from the TV and outside to play for lots of exercise. But now, they’re back to school and you want them to keep off the […]
A growing number of middle- and high-school students are being exposed to second-hand aerosols from e-cigarettes by living with or being around individuals who are vaping, according to data from a national survey. Such exposure increased rapidly in 2018 compared […]
With summer vacation coming to an end, so are the nights of staying up late and sleeping in. Experts know that sleep is vital to school performance. Adequate sleep can help your child concentrate. On the other hand, not getting […]
Truly, there is no denying the energy and short attention spans of children. But when does this signal a problem? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children. And according to the Centers for Disease Control, […]
Measles, whooping cough, German measles (rubella), and mumps were once thought to be diseases of the past. However, recent measles outbreaks and reported cases in 19 states highlight the continued importance of childhood immunizations. In the year 2000 it was […]
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News Children left behind by parents for extended periods show larger gray matter volume than children whose parents don’t leave for long stretches of time. And that has ramifications for IQ, emotional development and maturity, according […]
Ashley Welch, CBS News ADHD rates have risen significantly in recent years, especially among certain groups of American kids, new research suggests. About 12 percent of children and teens in the United States had an ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) diagnosis […]
Randy Dotinga, WebMD A new study suggests that kids with asthma or allergies like hay fever may face as much as a doubling of their risk of high blood pressure and high cholesterol — even if they aren’t overweight. However, […]
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