Parenting
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Constable: Books with diversity foster empathyDec 03, 2015 12:00 am - Something magical happens this time of year when you give a child a book. Choosing a book with some diversity provides more than a simple story. "It's putting an idea in...
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Why Mark Zuckerberg says taking paternity leave matters
Nov 29, 2015 5:04 am - With a picture on his Facebook page of a car seat, a stroller and his dog, Mark Zuckerberg announced he'd be taking two months of parental leave. It wasn't a huge surpri...
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Ever wondered about pinkeye?
Nov 27, 2015 5:00 am - One of the most common phone calls I get is from a parent whose son or daughter woke up with pinkeye. In most cases, the whites of the eyes have turned slightly pink (h...
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Make sure toys you buy are age-appropriateNov 21, 2015 6:25 am - When buying gifts for children, don't just buy whatever is on their wish list. Do some research first. That way, the gifts can be age-appropriate and safe. Toy-related i...
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Autism cases in United States jump to 1 in 45
Nov 21, 2015 6:00 am - The number of autism cases in the United States appeared to jump dramatically in 2014 according to recently released estimates, but researchers said that changes in the ...
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Gift Guide: Kiddie tech beyond video games, tablets
Nov 19, 2015 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - What to get a tech-savvy kid who's tired of the same old tablets and video games? New toys this year range from easy-to-use sets for building circuits to...
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Your health: Video games can help kids with ADHDNov 15, 2015 6:18 am - Video games help kids with ADHD Children with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) show signs of improvement after playing a videogame for 30 minutes a d...
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Get into the spirit of Santa Fe during the holidaysNov 12, 2015 5:00 am - βRed, green or Christmas?β That's the question you'll be asked each time you sit down for a meal in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Although it is the time of year for festive co...
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Reducing sugar in kids' diets has huge benefits in just 10 days
Nov 09, 2015 8:00 am - American kids consume an insane amount of sugar β often double or triple the federal recommended dietary guidelines β and these empty calories are often blamed for every...
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Read what Little Shaq learns about responsibilityNov 09, 2015 6:00 am - For almost every day of your life, someone's reminded you to share. Usually, it's about sharing your toys but that's not all. You share games, the sofa, your ideas, sn...