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Your Toddler Might Need a Cholesterol Test
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- July 7, 2008
Many children as young as age 2 should be checked, according to new guidelines.
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Readers Weigh In on Science and Parenting
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- June 23, 2008
And they teach this journalist a thing or two.
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More on Spanking: the Side Effects
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- June 16, 2008
An expert on spanking research explains why he thinks it's a terrible tactic.
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8 Smart Ways to Afford a Baby
By Kimberly Palmer -
Money & Business
- June 12, 2008
To make ends meet, parents-to-be turn to creative solutions.
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A Good Parent's Dilemma: Is Spanking Bad?
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- June 12, 2008
Plenty of people argue for an occasional swat.
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KidZui's Kid-Safe Site and Software Now Free
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- June 4, 2008
Company hopes to build a bigger community by dropping fees for basic service and adding premium versions.
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More Research on Fruit Juices and Weight Gain
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- June 2, 2008
Another study shows that drinking juice may not be related to weight gain in kids.
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Children's Healthcare: Stronger Federal Standards Needed
By Michelle Andrews -
On Health and Money
- May 28, 2008
A new state-by-state score card shows great variation in the care kids receive.
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Fruit Juice Lovers: Good News on Weight Gain
By Katherine Hobson -
On Fitness
- May 23, 2008
All those calories may not be an issue for kids and teens at a normal weight.
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Health Buzz: Vitamin D and Other Health News
Health
- May 16, 2008
The importance of biomarkers and biking to work
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Kids Who Stay in School Stay Alive
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- May 12, 2008
In Baltimore, those who were shot or slain missed an average of 46 days per year.
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Parents Are More Web-Wary Than Teachers
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- May 8, 2008
Survey shows teachers are twice as likely to think the Internet helps build social skills.
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Kids Still Read the Classic Books
Education
- May 8, 2008
Kids seem to pick the classics when it's time to read, according to a recent study.
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A Fun Way to Slide Children Into Math
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- May 8, 2008
Number-based board games are found to help children develop number skills.
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When It's Story Time, Kids Pick the Classics
By Lucia Graves -
On Education
- May 5, 2008
'To Kill a Mockingbird' beats Harry Potter, according to one study.
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Autism's Link to Parents' Schizophrenia
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- May 5, 2008
A genetic association could lead to a better understanding of what causes autism and how to treat it.
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Board Games Help Kids Learn Math, Study Shows
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- May 1, 2008
Playing Chutes and Ladders helped kids in the Head Start Program.
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Health Buzz: Toddlers' Vaccines and Other Health News
Health
- April 29, 2008
More than 1 in 4 toddlers may not be in compliance with the recommended vaccination schedule.
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Health Buzz: LASIK Surgery Woes and Other Health News
Health
- April 25, 2008
FDA estimates that about 5 percent of patients who get LASIK are unhappy with the results.
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News Buzz: Hillary Clinton's Next Hurdles, Polygamy Sect's Kids, and more
News Desk
- April 23, 2008
And she wins. Hillary Clinton pulled off a campaign-saving victory last night in Pennsylvania, beating rival Barack Obama by about 10 points. "Some counted me out and said to drop out," she told supporters in Philadelphia.
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A Smart Approach to This Week's TV Turnoff
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- April 21, 2008
Good TV can help very young children build their vocabulary.
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Four Downloads That Can Protect Your Kids
By David LaGesse -
Money & Business
- April 1, 2008
These new subscription services aim to make the online world safer for preteens.
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