Parenting
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Hello (hackable) Barbie: New toys vulnerable
Dec 12, 2015 5:55 am - Toys that talk back are some of the hottest holiday gifts this year. And they may soon be hot items for hackers. Cybersecurity researchers uncovered a number of major se...
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Constable: What New Yorker cartoons say about parentingDec 08, 2015 4:00 am - We sometimes explain laughter by noting, "It's funny because it's true." For a sociologist with suburban roots and a college professor researching attitudes about parent...
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Suburban toy stores say Star Wars, new trends emergeDec 07, 2015 12:00 am - A galaxy far away still attracts young boys and girls with Star Wars-related toys that are hot sellers this holiday season at suburban toy stores. Getting a boost from t...
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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
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Ever wondered about pinkeye?
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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
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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...