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The National Restaurant Association (NRA) launched its Kids Live Well program 18 months ago in a reported attempt to hold restaurants to higher nutritional standards for their children’s menu options. Continue reading
The early years of a child’s life are of upmost importance to brain development. Children are born ready to be taught. According to researchers, 85% of a child’s personality, intellect and skills are cultivated before the age of five. Continue reading
In a recent study out of Denmark, researchers found a new clue to unraveling the mystery of autism. Although the study was more explorative than conclusive, it provided one more piece of information when it comes to understanding autism. Researchers found a link between mothers who had flu symptoms while pregnant and giving birth to an autistic child. Continue reading
Autism is an illness that is still not well understood by the medical community. While a great deal of research is still being conducted to better understand what causes autism and find effective treatments, many parents find that using complimentary therapies or integrative medicine approaches helps their children. Complimentary treatment approaches are not intended to replace behavioral treatments for the core symptoms of autism or related medical conditions. They are intended to help improve outcomes for patients. Continue reading
In a study completed by the University of Montreal and the CHU Sainte-Justine Hospital Research centre, researchers found that children who regularly stayed in daycare are 50 percent more likely to be obese when compared to children who stayed at home with parents during the day. While many working parents turn to daycare to help with the care of their children, physical activity levels at daycare centers should be among the deciding factors when parents choose a center for their child. Continue reading
We all know that obesity rates in the US are staggeringly high. And the sad part is, according to a recent study at Rice University, they are higher for people in poorer neighborhoods – and the most negatively affected – children! Continue reading
If you type “bored kids” into Google, you’ll get 48 million results! Kids have even started their own mini-movie industry on You Tube; that’s how much they want the world to know they’re b-o-r-e-d. And as funny (gross, too!) as some of the clips are, being bored is no laughing matter – for body or mind. Continue reading
Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have concerns about placing their children on medications to treat the condition. In a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, researchers found that physical activity helped children with ADHD improve concentration and study skills in school. Continue reading
For 63 years, American kids have been playing Candyland, with its Gum Drop Mountain and Queen Frostine. So it’s no surprise infants are attracted to little packages of sweet-looking treats from the time they can crawl. (Your job is to offer healthy alternatives!) Continue reading
Q: I just found out we’re having a boy! Now we’re debating whether to have him circumcised. What do you think is best? – Alice P., Omaha, Neb. Continue reading
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