Parenting
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A major update relaxes screen time rules for some kids
Oct 29, 2016 7:30 am - In a world where we are surrounded 24/7 by all kinds of digital media from iPhones to electronic billboards, trying to figure out the maximum — - or better yet optimal —...
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Swaddling babies is not always safeOct 29, 2016 7:30 am - Q: The other day I swaddled my niece before putting her down for her nap. My sister told me that's dangerous. Really? A: My colleague Dr. Claire McCarthy, assistant prof...
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Smart bassinet Snoo will rock your baby to sleep
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Make the most of your muffin tinOct 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Is this the year you're finally going to feed your family healthfully? January may be the typical season for resolutions, but for families, the start of a school year of...
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Snacks offer fun fuel for after schoolOct 05, 2016 6:00 am - The final school bell rings, and your sweet child runs into your arms exhausted, hungry and, therefore, totally grumpy. Sound familiar? To keep their energy (and mood) ...
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With White House push, the diaper gap comes into view
Oct 03, 2016 7:00 am - Christine Shotts, in Springfield, Missouri, has eight kids under age 9. She works two part-time jobs and her husband works as a car mechanic, but their incomes don't str...
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Dealing with sports injuriesOct 02, 2016 7:30 am - Whether a child chooses baseball, swimming, soccer or gymnastics, playing sports is as American as apple pie. More than 60 million American kids age 6 to 18 participate ...
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Expert says tackle football is risky for kids
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Playing through the pain is a bad idea for young athletes
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Concussions: Take it slow at schoolOct 02, 2016 7:20 am - Kids are more likely to get a concussion playing sports, but these mild traumatic brain injuries also can affect kids in the classroom. Children differ in how they recov...