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Kids Get Fewer Cavities When Mothers Chew Xylitol Gum: Reduces Oral Bacteria in Little Ones

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

Babies up to toddler age had 46 percent fewer strep infections when their mothers regularly chewed xylitol gum.

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Kids Learn Social Skills Through Pretending and Joking: Humor and Fantasy Play Increases Interpersonal Abilities

Jan 29, 2016 10:07AM

Toddlers that were joked around with and played “pretend” activities developed better interpersonal skills later in life.

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Unique Character: Sesame Street Addresses Autism

Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM

Creators of the popular kids’ puppet show are consulting with autism groups in creating a new autistic kid-character named Julia.

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Playing Outside Before Lunch Spurs Kids to Eat Healthier: Recess First, Cafeteria Second

Dec 29, 2015 04:23PM

Grade-school kids chow down more often on fruits and veggies for lunch if they eat after recess rather than before.

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Asbestos Found in Crayons and Children’s Toys: Deadly Chemical in Made-in-China Products

Nov 30, 2015 09:48AM

Some popular toys made in China, including crayons and lab kits, contain deadly asbestos, reports the Environmental Working Group.

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Generous Pint-Sized Givers: Teaching Kids How to Care and Share

Nov 30, 2015 09:47AM ● By Jennifer Jacobson

Walking children through the process of being helpful to others can instill lifelong habits of altruism.

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What’s Your Child’s EQ?: Six Ways to Raise Emotional Intelligence

Oct 30, 2015 10:31AM ● By Teal Swan

By listening closely to our children and validating their emotions, we can empower them to better handle tough situations, sometimes all on their own.

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Animal Friends Soothe Autistic Children: Relief for Stressful Social Situations

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

If they play with a guinea pig before reading in front of other children, autistic children suffer significantly less social anxiety, Purdue University researchers have found.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids: Heart Issues Face the Unborn

Oct 30, 2015 09:59AM

Children born to pregnant women taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or other antidepressant drugs have a 40-50 percent higher chance of high blood pressure in childhood.

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Early Puberty: The New Normal?

Sep 30, 2015 10:18AM ● By Kathleen Barnes

American girls often start physically maturing these days before age 10—a dramatic drop in the onset rate of puberty that appears linked to diet, chemicals and stress.

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U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids: Children in America are Dehydrated

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

More than half of U.S. kids ages 6 to 19 are insufficiently hydrated.

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Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain: Soothing Sounds

Sep 30, 2015 09:25AM

After major surgery, children that listened to their favorite music or an audio book felt significantly less pain.

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Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score

Aug 31, 2015 11:57AM ● By Luis Fernando Llosa

Parents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers.

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Think Before You Ink: How to Make Body Art Safe and Reversible

Jul 31, 2015 10:48AM ● By April Thompson

A tattoo that feels adventurous today can cut off future adventures, especially when it comes to jobs.

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Constipated Kids Helped by Tummy Massage: Brings Natural Relief for Kids

Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM

Twenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.

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Enlightened Parenting: Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids

Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Being a conscious parent means opening ourselves to a child’s true needs for both direction and autonomy.

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Produce Produces Heftier Newborns: Fruits and Veggies Linked to Healthy Birth Weights

Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM

Pregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.

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Adventures in Nature: Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks

Jun 30, 2015 10:16AM ● By Harriet Shugarman

Showing off the glories of nature to our kids can be as easy as taking off to the nearest state park for a camping weekend.

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Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk: Decrease Chances of Reactions Later in Life

Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM

Scientists have found that letting high-risk children eat peanuts before their first birthday sharply slashes their allergy risk.

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Natural Dads: How They Raise Conscious Kids

May 29, 2015 11:32AM ● By Lane Vail

Dads that are highly involved in their kids’ lives can impart critical lessons about caring, eco-ethical choices and daily resourcefulness.

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