Tuesday, July 14, 2009

parenting

Health Tip: Burping Baby

And help relieve tummy pain more >>

Health Tip: Keep Baby's Nails Trimmed

And help prevent scratches more >>

Good News for Those of Us in Bilingual Families

Luckily, it seems that babies taught two languages are helped, not delayed. more >>

Health Tip: Understanding ADHD

Information for parents more >>

Health Tip: Easing Earache Pain

Suggestions to help your child more >>

First-Time Parents Go Freegan

Parents are looking for used or free gear for their babies, even if they can afford it at full price. more >>

How to Use Tylenol So It's Safe for Your Kids

FDA considers banning infant Tylenol to reduce risk of overdoses. more >>

For OCD, Not Helping Might Be Best

Well-meaning assistance may do more harm than good, experts say more >>

Kids of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active

Study found parents still show a gender bias, however more >>

Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants

More factors should be considered than depression among moms, experts say more >>

Teens Who Think They'll Die Young Take More Risks

Lots of kids overestimate their odds of dying young—and then shrug off dangers to their health. more >>

Talk

Give-and-take conversations speed language development, study finds more >>

Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses

Make sure they're worn more >>

Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help

Research shows that recovery improves with family involvement more >>

Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal

CDC says production shortfalls that limited booster shots nearly over; Hib can cause bacterial meningitis more >>

Positive Psychology for Kids: Teaching Resilience With Positive Education

Adults can help kids by encouraging them to think positively, psychology experts say. more >>

Women More Likely Than Men to Reject Unattractive Babies

Study casts doubt on notion of moms' unconditional love more >>

Health Tip: Preparing Your Child for a Medical Test

Explain as much as possible in advance more >>

Toilet Training Goes High Tech

Wetting alarm speeds up the potty process, researchers say more >>

Teens of Dads Who Drink Too Much Tend to Follow Suit

Report found these kids were more likely to abuse alcohol, drugs more >>

Surging Internet Use Cutting Into Family Time

Rise of Facebook, Twitter coincides with 30% drop in hours spent together, report finds more >>

Close Monitoring May Help Troubled Teen Girls Avoid Pregnancy

Specialized foster care program for delinquent kids showed surprise benefit more >>

Your Child Needs the Hospital? 12 Tips for Parents

Pediatric medicine is not a downsized version of adult care. more >>

ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk

Here’s what parents and pediatricians can do to reduce heart risks to kids posed by drugs like Ritalin. more >>

Is Ritalin Too Risky for Kids With ADHD?

One study showing risk isn’t reason enough to stop medication, FDA says. more >>

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