Children

  1. Best Friend Benefits Child's Mind, Body, Study Finds (HealthDay)

    Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 12, 2012

    Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child's body and mind," said study co-author William Bukowski, a psychology professor and director of the Center for Research in Human Development at Concordia University,… Full Story »

  2. Julianne Moore Partners With Save The Children

    Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Feb 11, 2012

    Save the Children's U.S. Programs and the organization's artist ambassador Julianne Moore have invited beloved children's book authors and illustrators Ian Falconer, Kevin Henkes, Leuyen Pham, Brian Selznick and Mo Willems to design limited-edition Valentine's cards benefiting Save the Children's… Full Story »


  3. Not All Kids Do Drugs: Proactive Techniques for Parents and Educators (February 16, 2012)

    Parents Education Network Blog &bull Feb 11, 2012

    Children with learning difficulties, especially dyslexia and ADHD, are at higher risk for substance abuse, due to stress, depression, confusion, and the desire to fit in socially and be accepted. Students with ADHD may use drugs to self-medicate to quiet… Full Story »

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  4. Obama's Birth-Control Rule Will Help Prevent Accidental Pregnancies (LiveScience.com)

    Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 11, 2012

    In the United States, nearly 50 percent of pregnancies are unintended. A new health care rule - which stirred controversy due to its implications for church-affiliated organizations' coverage of contraception - has the potential to significantly reduce accidental pregnancies by increasing access to birth control, according to public health experts. Reducing unintended pregnancies is a… Full Story »

  5. Kindergartners Who Can Pay Attention May Reap Benefits Later (HealthDay)

    Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 11, 2012

    HealthDay - SATURDAY, Feb. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are attentive in kindergarten are likely to have "work-oriented" skills in higher grades, which provides lifelong benefits, according to a new study. Full Story »

  6. Valentine Hugs and More Fun Things to Do

    About.com Parenting Special Needs &bull Feb 11, 2012

    Stop by here every Saturday for a family activity , a site for the kids , a shopping site , a site offering humor or inspiration about parenting children with special needs, and a site that's just silly or fun… Full Story »

  7. Saturday Safety Roundup

    About.com Pediatrics &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Getting hit by a car that had run a stop sign while your child is waiting for the school bus is truly a freak accident. It is hard to prepare for that one. Many of these other types of accidents… Full Story »

  8. Rant: Parents, please watch your children!

    BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Feb 10, 2012

    by Denise Cortes posted in Mom Stories One of my biggest parenting fears are pedophiles. It's a fear that's been a constant companion since childhood and I simply carried it along with me into adulthood. Thankfully, due in part to… Full Story »

  9. The perfect board book for baby's first Valentine

    Cool Mom Picks &bull Feb 10, 2012

    If you're looking for a ridiculously adorable Valentine for your baby too young for sweets, we've got just the thing. And it's not edible. But that doesn't mean your baby won't try to eat it. Created by Joyce Wan, the… Full Story »

  10. Family Dynamics in Families with Children with Learning Differences (March 02, 2012)

    Parents Education Network Blog &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Raising emotionally healthy children is always a challenge; a child with learning differences is an added challenge for a family. The vision parents had for their child, for their family, must be adjusted. Following the diagnosis of learning differences, parents… Full Story »

  11. Supporting Social Skill Development in Youth with Learning Disabilities and ADHD: Current Research and Evidence-Based Practices (May 11, 2012)

    Parents Education Network Blog &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Developing healthy peer relationships is a critical aspect of every child's development, including children with attention and learning differences. Too often these children have difficulties interacting with peers, leaving them vulnerable to peer rejection and isolation. This workshop will review… Full Story »


  12. Ask Ann: TODAY's Ann Curry answers parenting questions

    TODAYshow.com: Today &bull Feb 10, 2012

    TODAY Moms asked, and Ann Curry answered. She's not just a wildly talented TODAY co-anchor. She's also the mom of two teenagers! And she has some wisdom (and virtual hugs) to share. We asked for your parenting questions for Ann.… Full Story »

  13. HIV Severity, Treatment Unrelated to Kids' Mental Woes: Study (HealthDay)

    Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 10, 2012

    FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- There's little evidence linking disease severity or antiretroviral treatment with the degree of psychiatric symptoms in HIV-positive children and teens infected around the time of birth, according to a new study. Some experts were… Full Story »

  14. When Mom Has Pregnancy Diabetes, Breast-Feeding Curbs Child Obesity (HealthDay)

    Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Feb 10, 2012

    FRIDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) -- Breast-feeding reduces the risk of obesity in children born to mothers with diabetes during their pregnancy, a new study indicates. It's known that children of diabetic pregnancies are at increased risk for obesity. The… Full Story »

  15. How Doctors Could Improve Childhood Vaccination Rates

    Motherlode &bull Feb 10, 2012

    A pediatrician wants his fellow physicians to rethink their approach to parents who delay or refuse vaccinations for their children. Full Story »

  16. Giveaway: phil S3 Inline Stroller (Value: $399.99)

    Celebrity Baby Scoop &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Feb 6 2012 8:20am - Feb 10 2012 7:00pm Introducing the phil&teds S3 Inline Stroller! Phil&teds , the originator of the inline stroller concept introduces you to the new S3 stroller, exclusively available at Costco . As your family grows,… Full Story »


  17. Better Parent Education May Lead to Lower Childhood Obesity Rates

    inhabitots &bull Feb 10, 2012

    In news that will surprise no one, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center recently figured out that teaching moms and dads how to be better parents could possibly help combat the alarmingly issue of overweight and obese children in America. So, it's not shocking to hear that better parenting skills… Full Story »

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    • Parent Education

  18. Depressed Adolescents More Likely to be Bullied

    Psych Central News >> Children and Teens &bull Feb 10, 2012

    Adolescents who suffer from depression are more likely to have problems with peer relationships, including being bullied at school, according to a new study. And while it is often assumed that being bullied leads to psychological problems, such as depression,… Full Story »

  19. IKEA Recalls High Chairs for Repair

    Babies Online - The Blog &bull Feb 10, 2012

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to… Full Story »


  20. Barbara Nicholson honored

    Attachment Parenting International &bull Feb 10, 2012

    There's a lot happening at API. Whether it's new API offerings, API Board Members and staff bringing AP to the forefront in the media, or Principle-related news from around the world, this is the place to check for the details… Full Story »

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