Tuesday, May 15 2012 6:16 PM EDT2012-05-15 22:16:43 GMT
Christina Munoz shares a personal story of what it was like to be with a 7-month-old baby in the hospital recently. Click here to read her blog post.More >>
Christina Munoz shares a personal story of what it was like to be with a 7-month-old baby in the hospital recently. Click here to read her blog post.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 5:29 PM EDT2012-05-14 21:29:55 GMT
By Robyn Ross, Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son. Los Angeles-based stay-at-home mother Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, was photographedMore >>
By Robyn Ross, Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son. Los Angeles-based stay-at-home mother Jamie Lynne Grumet, 26, was photographedMore >>
Friday, May 11 2012 3:57 PM EDT2012-05-11 19:57:37 GMT
Wed, May 9, 2012 (HealthDay News) -- Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a newMore >>
Wed, May 9, 2012 (HealthDay News) -- Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a newMore >>
Monday, May 7 2012 5:31 PM EDT2012-05-07 21:31:40 GMT
When swaddling an infant, make sure to leave the blankets loose enough to allow leg and hip movement, experts say. They warn that wrapping infants too tightly may cause their hip joints to develop abnormally,More >>
When swaddling an infant, make sure to leave the blankets loose enough to allow leg and hip movement, experts say. They warn that wrapping infants too tightly may cause their hip joints to develop abnormally,More >>
Thursday, May 3 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-05-03 22:45:14 GMT
By Dr. Jenn Berman From Sniffle Solutions Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. But they're also a bonding opportunity -- if you'reMore >>
By Dr. Jenn Berman From Sniffle Solutions Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. But they're also a bonding opportunity -- if you'reMore >>
Wednesday, May 2 2012 4:35 PM EDT2012-05-02 20:35:32 GMT
The Department of Human Services has release a new version of its Happy Birthday Baby book. Click here to learn more and get your copy of the FREE book!More >>
The Department of Human Services has release a new version of its Happy Birthday Baby book. Click here to learn more and get your copy of the FREE book!More >>
Tuesday, May 1 2012 6:11 PM EDT2012-05-01 22:11:12 GMT
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter Widely held wisdom that pacifier use among newborns interferes with breast-feeding is wrong, a new small study suggests. Analyzing feeding data on nearly 2,250More >>
By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter Widely held wisdom that pacifier use among newborns interferes with breast-feeding is wrong, a new small study suggests. Analyzing feeding data on nearly 2,250More >>
Monday, April 30 2012 4:45 PM EDT2012-04-30 20:45:00 GMT
Poor mothers who are single or who have depression are more likely to overfeed their infants by adding cereal to baby bottles, a practice that can lead to excess weight gain in infants, a new study reveals. ForMore >>
Poor mothers who are single or who have depression are more likely to overfeed their infants by adding cereal to baby bottles, a practice that can lead to excess weight gain in infants, a new study reveals. ForMore >>
Friday, April 27 2012 5:09 PM EDT2012-04-27 21:09:16 GMT
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age,More >>
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 26 (HealthDay News) -- Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age,More >>
Wednesday, April 25 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-04-25 21:01:00 GMT
FRIDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds. For the study, researchers surveyed over 1,400 English-speakingMore >>
FRIDAY, April 20 (HealthDay News) -- American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds. For the study, researchers surveyed over 1,400 English-speakingMore >>
Thursday, April 19 2012 5:01 PM EDT2012-04-19 21:01:38 GMT
By Louie Herr Provided by Gaming isn't the violence-inducing waste of time it's sometimes made out to be. Here are some important life lessons I learned from my childhood screen time. I haveMore >>
Wednesday, April 18 2012 4:49 PM EDT2012-04-18 20:49:52 GMT
By Andrew Housser The average annual income tax refund is about $3,000. Smart taxpayers understand that this money is not just a windfall. Rather, it is the government returning your own money to you,More >>
Monday, April 16 2012 5:19 PM EDT2012-04-16 21:19:32 GMT
By Emelie Battaglia They always say it's the thought that counts, and on Mother's Day, that's especially true. But getting the little ones involved can oftentimes be challenging. Lucky forMore >>
Thursday, April 12 2012 5:15 PM EDT2012-04-12 21:15:08 GMT
High levels of vitamin D do not seem to help teens improve their school grades, researchers say. Some previous research has suggested a link between higher levels of vitamin D and improved brain powerMore >>
Wednesday, April 11 2012 5:30 PM EDT2012-04-11 21:30:49 GMT
By Karen Cicero From Completely You My first job out of college was, of all places, at a farming magazine. I knew nothing about farming; heck, I could barely remember to water my plants. But lookingMore >>
Monday, April 9 2012 5:37 PM EDT2012-04-09 21:37:19 GMT
Children who grow up learning to speak two languages are better at multi-tasking than children who learn only one language, a new study finds. But, the bilingual kids are slower to build their vocabulary. TheMore >>
Friday, April 6 2012 4:35 PM EDT2012-04-06 20:35:16 GMT
By Jeff Haden According to a survey of 5,000 U.S. employees performed by theFIt.com, 54% of women report working nine or more hours a day, compared to 41% of men. And, at least in one aspect, womenMore >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 6:19 PM EDT2012-04-05 22:19:55 GMT
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 5 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to a type of pesticide commonly used on crops eaten by U.S. consumers is linked to shorter pregnancies and smallerMore >>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 5:21 PM EDT2012-04-04 21:21:00 GMT
Nearly half of all U.S. preschool-age children don't get outdoors at least once a day for parent-supervised playtime, researchers reported Monday, causing concern among experts who say early exercise habitsMore >>
Monday, April 2 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-04-02 21:43:04 GMT
By Roberta Pescow For centuries, families have been dyeing Easter eggs each spring. With the countless ways to create beautiful eggs at every skill level, egg dyeing is accessible to everyone. HowMore >>
Friday, March 30 2012 5:43 PM EDT2012-03-30 21:43:38 GMT
By Lisa Esposito HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, March 29 (HealthDay News) -- International researchers have uncovered even more healthy properties of flavanols -- the antioxidants found in cocoa beans. EighteenMore >>
Thursday, March 29 2012 5:33 PM EDT2012-03-29 21:33:53 GMT
By Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke The beef industry is fighting back against a public backlash over a ground beef product that critics have termed "pink slime." Beef Products Inc., the main manufacturerMore >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 4:37 PM EDT2012-03-28 20:37:19 GMT
By Roberta Pescow Easter egg hunts are a timeless favorite for kids everywhere. Plan ahead to help yours to go smoothly and safely for everyone involved. Easter Egg Hunt Ideas: Decorations AnMore >>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 4:57 PM EDT2012-03-27 20:57:05 GMT
By Andrew Housser Spring is officially here, and -- maybe not coincidentally -- April marks Financial Literacy Month. Combine those two landmarks with the flurry of financial record-keeping that accompaniesMore >>
Monday, March 26 2012 5:38 PM EDT2012-03-26 21:38:39 GMT
By Gloria Goodale "The Hunger Games" may have fit neatly into a "young adult" category in its early marketing, but this trilogy featuring a 16-year-old heroine from the future is at the leadingMore >>
Friday, March 23 2012 5:34 PM EDT2012-03-23 21:34:14 GMT
By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter Women exposed to higher levels of certain air pollutants while pregnant are more likely to have children with anxiety, depression and attention problems by agesMore >>
Monday, March 19 2012 5:42 PM EDT2012-03-19 21:42:39 GMT
By Geri Stengel The Girl Scouts have been preparing girls to become leaders -- and to run their own businesses -- for 100 years. (Last week, in fact, was the 100th anniversary of founding of theMore >>
Thursday, March 15 2012 5:46 PM EDT2012-03-15 21:46:35 GMT
By Linsey Knerl Whether you're underemployed, or just need a little extra scratch to make it through the month, a part-time job can be the difference between making it and striking out. NotMore >>
Wednesday, March 14 2012 5:25 PM EDT2012-03-14 21:25:54 GMT
By Vincent Daly Content provided by If you are a parent with children between 3 and 6, you can relate to the difficulty of balancing working at home while taking care of young kids. Both activitiesMore >>
Thursday, March 8 2012 5:47 PM EST2012-03-08 22:47:31 GMT
By Trevor Mogg Provided by The results of a recent survey have shown that many younger Brits are losing their connection with the great outdoors, with many admitting they have no idea how to putMore >>
Tuesday, March 6 2012 4:09 PM EST2012-03-06 21:09:47 GMT
Mayim Bialik is not your typical Hollywood TV star. She may be the only "celebrity" who speaks out in favor of attachment parenting. AP is known for a back-to-nature style of parenting — "baby-wearing"More >>
Monday, March 5 2012 4:55 PM EST2012-03-05 21:55:50 GMT
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, March 5 (HealthDay News) -- Infants and toddlers who snore or have other breathing issues while sleeping are more likely to develop behavioral problemsMore >>
Wednesday, February 29 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-02-29 22:22:51 GMT
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 29 (HealthDay News) -- Added sugar in drinks and foods makes up almost 16 percent of the calories U.S. children and teens consume, federal healthMore >>
Tuesday, February 28 2012 5:52 PM EST2012-02-28 22:52:20 GMT
You wouldn't serve Oreos or ice cream sandwiches for breakfast, but you're ingesting a similar amount of sugar when you eat some kids' cereals. Click here for the entire story. And click here forMore >>
Monday, February 27 2012 5:16 PM EST2012-02-27 22:16:38 GMT
By Amy Fontinelle Should you give your child a credit card? Maybe. Credit cards are an increasingly common payment method in today's world, so the sooner your child learns to manage creditMore >>
Friday, February 24 2012 6:15 PM EST2012-02-24 23:15:29 GMT
By Jeffrey Van Camp Provided by Not too long ago, Apple conducted a press conference in New York detailing new strategies and software to turn the iPad into a complete textbook replacement for studentsMore >>
Thursday, February 23 2012 5:07 PM EST2012-02-23 22:07:37 GMT
By Serena Gordon HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 23 (HealthDay News) -- That constant sneezing you thought was a winter cold might just be the beginning of your spring allergies instead. Many areasMore >>
Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:14 PM EST2012-02-22 23:14:01 GMT
By Tim Parker Looking forward to your first child? According to American Pregnancy Association, there will be more than 6 million people pregnant in the United States in 2012 and although it'sMore >>
Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:46 PM EST2012-02-21 22:46:50 GMT
Watching a lot of movies that feature alcohol doubles the likelihood that young teens will start drinking, and these teens are more likely to progress to binge drinking, according to a new study. TheMore >>
Friday, February 10 2012 6:45 PM EST2012-02-10 23:45:12 GMT
By Ashley Henshaw Each year, millions of children receive immunization shots in order to prepare for school, whether it's preschool, kindergarten, first grade, high school or college. These vaccinationMore >>
Thursday, February 9 2012 6:02 PM EST2012-02-09 23:02:36 GMT
Middle-school kids who participate in lots of sports are less likely to start smoking than other kids, new research finds. Yet, students with teammates who smoke are more likely to smoke, too. This apparentMore >>
Wednesday, February 8 2012 6:11 PM EST2012-02-08 23:11:33 GMT
Everyone loves when a family photo turns out just right, especially during the holidays when families gather together and holiday photos are abundant. Great photos capture personalities, feelings and emotions,More >>
Tuesday, February 7 2012 5:36 PM EST2012-02-07 22:36:31 GMT
From "The Stir" My daughter has this adorable thing she does where she stops what she is doing, gives me a huge hug, and says 'I love you' with her sweet 2-year-old voice. I melt like ice cream, and sheMore >>
Thursday, February 2 2012 5:55 PM EST2012-02-02 22:55:31 GMT
By Tiffany Tseng Remember those Valentine candy grahams and cards you would get from your classmates from elementary school? What about the time you helped Dad make breakfast for Mom? Valentine'sMore >>
Tuesday, January 31 2012 5:26 PM EST2012-01-31 22:26:35 GMT
By Amy Fontinelle Grocery prices rose 6.2% from October 2010 to October 2011, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service. The agency predicts a further 3 to 4% increase in grocery pricesMore >>
Monday, January 30 2012 4:50 PM EST2012-01-30 21:50:56 GMT
By Porcshe Moran The life of a homemaker is one that includes an endless amount of demands and to-dos. Depending on the size of the home and family, the position of homemaker can go well beyond theMore >>
Friday, January 27 2012 5:13 PM EST2012-01-27 22:13:00 GMT
By Andrew Housser Welcome to the New Year! For many people, the yearly ritual of turning to a new page on the calendar comes with an accompanying dread: That of opening their latest credit card statementsMore >>
Thursday, January 26 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-01-26 22:48:58 GMT
By Jenifer Goodwin HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25 (HealthDay News) -- It's well-documented that healthy foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables tend to cost more than "junk" foods such as chipsMore >>
Wednesday, January 25 2012 5:06 PM EST2012-01-25 22:06:06 GMT
By Michelle Tako For children, Valentine's Day focuses on sweets, parties, and perhaps a Valentine from a "Secret Admirer." Plan the perfect party for a fun celebration of this day devoted to love,More >>
Monday, January 23 2012 5:55 PM EST2012-01-23 22:55:46 GMT
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter The number of people diagnosed with autism will likely decrease if a new definition of the disorder is adopted by mental health experts later this year. DoctorsMore >>
Friday, January 20 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-01-20 22:30:33 GMT
By Brian O'Connell Back in 2011, news that Target was accused of reneging on store coupons had many consumer groups up in arms. But whether they know it or not, consumers can take matters into theirMore >>
Friday, January 20 2012 5:22 PM EST2012-01-20 22:22:00 GMT
By Amanda Gardner HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Could this be the flu season that wasn't? After the H1N1-linked drama of prior years, the low number of cases of influenzaMore >>
Wednesday, January 18 2012 5:31 PM EST2012-01-18 22:31:09 GMT
Dining at home has many advantages, from saving money to affording family members more time together. But it's easy for those at-home meals to become routine and boring - unless you take some simple stepsMore >>
Tuesday, January 17 2012 5:35 PM EST2012-01-17 22:35:55 GMT
26 parenting myths debunked Is it true that girls potty train earlier than boys? Is it true that a high fever can cause brain damage? Is it true that kids in daycare get sick more often than kids whoMore >>
Monday, January 16 2012 7:37 PM EST2012-01-17 00:37:50 GMT
By Sabina Dana Plasse When kids eat well, they perform better at learning, activities and sports. Preparing healthy and delicious lunches for children can have a positive effect on their educationMore >>
Wednesday, January 11 2012 5:30 PM EST2012-01-11 22:30:25 GMT
By Ashley Henshaw With more and more parents needing to work to make ends meet, it's only natural that more kids are spending an increasing amount of time in daycare each week. The subject of daycareMore >>
Thursday, January 5 2012 5:37 PM EST2012-01-05 22:37:07 GMT
By David Bakke With the cost of attending college on the rise, students now more than ever are looking for ways to save money. But if you're a student, you already have a plethora of savings opportunitiesMore >>
Tuesday, January 3 2012 5:01 PM EST2012-01-03 22:01:26 GMT
Parents can involve their children in any New Year's fitness resolutions they may have in the works, says one fitness expert, by making exercise seem fun and exciting. "If you say, 'We're going to takeMore >>
Monday, January 2 2012 5:04 PM EST2012-01-02 22:04:48 GMT
SUNDAY, Jan. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Losing weight is one of the most common New Year's resolutions, but changing long-held behaviors is a skill in itself, a medical expert says. To shed unwanted poundsMore >>
Thursday, December 29 2011 4:48 PM EST2011-12-29 21:48:51 GMT
In the spirit of the season and saving money, below are six tips for feasting on a budget: Use Coupons Using coupons is a great way to save money, and there is nothing wrong with using them. In fact,More >>
Wednesday, December 28 2011 5:17 PM EST2011-12-28 22:17:22 GMT
Teens are more likely to be obese if they had a poor emotional relationship with their mother when they were toddlers, according to a new study. The findings echo previous research showing that toddlersMore >>
Thursday, December 22 2011 5:40 PM EST2011-12-22 22:40:20 GMT
By Greg Newby Content provided by Every family runs into conflict at one time or another. Disagreement is part of any relationship But some families may be more prone to it than others. SometimesMore >>
Tuesday, December 20 2011 5:36 PM EST2011-12-20 22:36:30 GMT
Toys are a major part of children's fun and excitement during the holiday season, so parents and others need to make sure the toys are safe, experts say. Read all warning labels carefully before buyingMore >>
Monday, December 19 2011 5:38 PM EST2011-12-19 22:38:01 GMT
By Deborah L. Jacobs Before joining the staff of Forbes in July, I was happily self-employed for 23 years. For much of this time my husband and I ran two mostly unrelated home-based businesses. HeMore >>
Wednesday, December 14 2011 5:53 PM EST2011-12-14 22:53:51 GMT
Working mothers have better health and fewer symptoms of depression than stay-at-home moms, a new study indicates. The researchers also found that mothers with part-time jobs can balance work and nurturingMore >>
Monday, December 12 2011 9:30 PM EST2011-12-13 02:30:57 GMT
By Angie Mohr Financial literacy is one of the most important subjects for a child to learn and carry with them into adulthood, and yet, it is one of the least taught subjects. Kids often learn theirMore >>
Friday, December 9 2011 10:01 PM EST2011-12-10 03:01:55 GMT
By Linda McMaken This year instead of giving random gift cards or sweaters that will linger in dresser drawers, think about giving a gift that saves money. With the economy tight, jobs scarce, andMore >>
Thursday, December 8 2011 5:34 PM EST2011-12-08 22:34:43 GMT
By Louise Tutelian From Your Family Today You want to dial back the holiday spending this year, but you don't want to disappoint friends and family -- especially your own kids. Is there a way to doMore >>
Wednesday, December 7 2011 5:23 PM EST2011-12-07 22:23:29 GMT
By Mike Flacy Provided by Based off a recent study from online student assistance site StudyBlue, students with access to smartphones study material for classes approximately 40 minutes more per weekMore >>
Tuesday, December 6 2011 5:25 PM EST2011-12-06 22:25:08 GMT
Less than one-quarter of American parents with an overweight child remember ever being told by a health care professional that this was the case, a new study says. "Parents might be more motivated toMore >>
Monday, December 5 2011 4:55 PM EST2011-12-05 21:55:13 GMT
By Lisa Esposito HealthDay Reporter Concerns over teenage "sexting" -- sending suggestive or explicit images by cellphone or online -- might be overblown, new research finds. Only a small minorityMore >>
Monday, September 12 2011 11:42 PM EDT2011-09-13 03:42:29 GMT
While nobody likes to dwell on it, the possibility of something bad happening to them is always somewhere in the back of most peoples' minds. Indeed, on any given day, anyone could die in some sort of accident or other tragic event.More >>
Monday, September 12 2011 6:46 PM EDT2011-09-12 22:46:14 GMT
It's not just professional chefs who have cool tools these days. Innovation is happening for the home kitchen as well -- helping cooks make meals faster, cleaner, and more artfully.More >>
Monday, September 12 2011 5:58 PM EDT2011-09-12 21:58:23 GMT
By Andrew Couts Provided by A Northern Ireland man has sued Facebook after his 12-year-old daughter was able to post lewd photos of herself to the social network, reports the BBC. The lawsuit has calledMore >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 9:46 PM EDT2011-09-07 01:46:31 GMT
Of the more than 38 million American kids who play sports, less than 10 percent get seriously injured during practice or a game. But that figure is steadily rising as more kids compete year-round in numerous sports activities.More >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 9:39 PM EDT2011-09-07 01:39:44 GMT
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter About half of Americans will experience some form of mental health problem at some point in their life, a new government report warns, and more must be done to helpMore >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 9:34 PM EDT2011-09-07 01:34:58 GMT
In preparation for your child's first day of school, you've probably taken the classroom tour and chatted with the teachers. But have you met the school nurse yet? In my experience, many moms don't fully understand my role and responsibilities.More >>
Tuesday, September 6 2011 4:22 PM EDT2011-09-06 20:22:33 GMT
Did hostile classroom remarks about creationism violate the mandate that the government remain neutral on religion? An appeals court says the teacher has immunity from being suedMore >>
Monday, August 29 2011 9:47 PM EDT2011-08-30 01:47:52 GMT
If there's a silver lining to the unprecedented teacher layoffs now taking place in America's public schools, it lies in places like Baylor School, a private school for sixth- through 12th-graders in Chattanooga, Tenn.More >>
Monday, August 29 2011 9:42 PM EDT2011-08-30 01:42:39 GMT
An exhaustive new report from experts at the Institute of Medicine finds that children's vaccines are typically safe, with bad reactions occurring only rarely and then not causing any lasting medical problems.More >>
Monday, August 29 2011 5:11 PM EDT2011-08-29 21:11:51 GMT
Hurricanes. Earthquakes. Floods. Tornadoes. Tsunamis. Terrorism. War. Predictions of Rapture and Armageddon. Current events have left adults reeling at one disaster seems to come hot on the heels of the last with no relent and no apparent end in sight.More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 9:55 PM EDT2011-08-16 01:55:40 GMT
By Andrew Housser The end of summer is fast approaching. For most families, the only time they've thought about marshmallows this summer was when they were roasting them on a campfire. But in fact,More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 9:52 PM EDT2011-08-16 01:52:16 GMT
Younger siblings of a child with an autism spectrum disorder have a nearly one in five chance of being diagnosed with autism, much higher than previous estimates, a new study finds.More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 9:48 PM EDT2011-08-16 01:48:45 GMT
Every day thousands of children arrive home from school to an empty house. Every week thousands of parents make decisions to leave children home alone while they go to work, run errands, or for social engagements.More >>
Monday, August 15 2011 9:40 PM EDT2011-08-16 01:40:40 GMT
Doesn't it feel great when you have an 'on' day as a parent? The kids get to school with homework in hand and the right shoes on for gym day, you arrive at the office already aware of your 2 o'clock doctor'sMore >>
Friday, August 12 2011 6:15 PM EDT2011-08-12 22:15:33 GMT
With headlines using words like "plummet" and "dive" to describe steep stock market declines this week, experts say many Americans' emotions are also in a downward spiral.More >>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 4:34 PM EDT2011-08-10 20:34:58 GMT
So Standard & Poor's has downgraded U.S. Treasury debt and Washington is a fiscal and political mess. What does that mean for your retirement? Nothing good, for sure. But you can limit the damage with a calm, yet realistic approach. Here are 10 steps that should help protect your retirement.More >>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 4:30 PM EDT2011-08-10 20:30:54 GMT
Despite parents' best intentions, many school lunches packed at home may reach unsafe temperatures by the time a child eats, and that's true even when lunches are packed in an insulated container with ice packs.More >>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 4:02 PM EDT2011-08-10 20:02:50 GMT
Injury Prevention Center at ACH Provides Free Car Seats for Tornado Victims during State Farm Cares Day at Vilonia High School on Aug. 13 WHAT: Families affected by the tornado that ravaged Vilonia inMore >>
Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:57 PM EDT2011-08-03 01:57:44 GMT
Want to improve your family's nutrition? Though no one food can work magic, the following foods (or groups of foods) are packed with healthy fats, lots of fiber, and loads of vitamins and antioxidants. Benefit everyone's health by adding them to your shopping list. Then be sure to serve them to your loved ones on a regular basis.More >>
Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:49 PM EDT2011-08-03 01:49:47 GMT
A new study suggests that coaches who heed those pleas and give kids playing time and avoid pitting one kid against another may end up with more motivated players who stick with the game.More >>
Tuesday, August 2 2011 9:42 PM EDT2011-08-03 01:42:05 GMT
Exercising the brain doesn't need to be something boring that kids dread. With some creative ideas, you can encourage your children to have fun and the education will come naturally.More >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 9:54 PM EDT2011-07-29 01:54:32 GMT
Snuggling under her blankets at bedtime, Ella, 3, gazed up at me and announced longingly, "I want a new mommy." Not even four years into my tenure as Mom and I was already beingMore >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 9:53 PM EDT2011-07-29 01:53:36 GMT
Mothers who bring home the bacon are not inflicting any significant social or emotional damage on their young children, new British research says. The finding stems from information gleaned from the U.K.More >>
Thursday, July 28 2011 6:00 PM EDT2011-07-28 22:00:24 GMT
By Laura Flynn McCarthy You've sheepishly thumbed through nanny-cam brochures, wondering if you should plant a few in teddy bears to spy on your child's caregiver. You've considered backpack-attachableMore >>
Wednesday, July 27 2011 6:24 PM EDT2011-07-27 22:24:16 GMT
Babies who are exclusively breast-fed for six months or more are less likely to develop symptoms of asthma in early childhood, new research suggests. Although previous studies have found a link betweenMore >>
Tuesday, July 26 2011 5:13 PM EDT2011-07-26 21:13:17 GMT
Hello, summer! It's time for picnics, fairs, festivals, swimming pools, water parks … and nasty stomach bugs that often go hand-in-hand with these warm-weather venues. After the fun is over, you can end up with vomiting and/or diarrhea caused by shigella, E. coli, campylobacter or salmonella from eating contaminated foods, or by cryptosporidium or giardia from swimming in pools and water parks.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 4:48 PM EDT2011-07-21 20:48:32 GMT
Studies have shown that short "power naps" have a rejuvenating effect, improving reaction time and critical thinking for people impaired by drowsiness, said Dr. Alon Avidan, associate professor of neurology and associate director of the sleep disorders program at the University of California, Los Angeles.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 4:45 PM EDT2011-07-21 20:45:03 GMT
Before the advent of home computers and cell phones, you probably memorized a lot more information -- such as phone numbers and birthdays -- than you do now.More >>
Thursday, July 21 2011 4:41 PM EDT2011-07-21 20:41:39 GMT
With the unemployment rate doing little to indicate signs of improvement in terms of available jobs, people generally consider themselves lucky just to be bringing home a paycheck. But being gratefully employed doesn't mean that you are happily employed.More >>
Monday, July 18 2011 9:43 PM EDT2011-07-19 01:43:37 GMT
One of the bedrock principles of my happiness project is that I can't change anyone but myself. It's so easy to imagine that I'd be happier if only other people would behave properly, but I can't assign resolutions to anyone but myself.More >>
Monday, July 18 2011 9:37 PM EDT2011-07-19 01:37:58 GMT
The next time you indulge in a juicy steak or a hot fudge sundae, consider this: The high you get from eating all that fat may be related to the one you might feel if you smoked marijuana.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 9:58 PM EDT2011-07-06 01:58:15 GMT
Being a shy child isn't easy -- and for many parents, neither is raising one. You want your child to be happy and make friends, and when you see them hang back, your tendency is to push them into social situations. But pushing won't give the skills to control shyness, according to Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., director of The Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 9:54 PM EDT2011-07-06 01:54:14 GMT
When I was a kid, bullying meant getting roughed up on the playground or being taunted in the cafeteria by classmates who thought it was cool to make other kids feel small. But nowadays, there's a whole new arena where bullies attack: the Internet.More >>
Tuesday, July 5 2011 5:21 PM EDT2011-07-05 21:21:22 GMT
Sleep problems common to the toddler set are made worse both by violent media content and greater evening use of televisions, computers or video games, a new study suggests. Reviewing parent surveysMore >>
Monday, June 27 2011 9:52 PM EDT2011-06-28 01:52:37 GMT
Having fun in the sun can pose serious health risks for kids -- especially if you haven't taken the necessary precautions. But with a little knowledge, you can help keep your family safe all summer long. Here's what you need to know to be prepared to handle some of the most common summer health hazards.More >>
