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Friday, May 21st, 2010
Motherhood vs. fatherhood: Should men be entitled to reproductive rights too? Elle
Pesticide exposure can increase a kid’s risk of ADHD, finds new research. CNN
Norway is the best country in which to be a new mom, finds a new report that placed the U.S. at number 28. The New York Times
Drug-resistant staph infections are on the rise among children, according to a new study. Yahoo! News
Is daddy depressed? 10 percent of dads suffer from the postpartum blues, finds a new study. Wall Street Journal
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
More TV as a toddler may equal less achievement at math in fourth grade, finds a new study. Boston Globe
Testing, testing for newborns’ hearing. New York Times
School funding trouble: Parents raise money to pay for teachers, sports, and art programs. USA Today
Copy cat: Why parents choose the same names for their kids. Time
Obese kids are more likely to be teased—both at school and at home, finds new research. CNN
Food allergies are not as common as people think they are, according to a new report. New York Times
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Categories: Babies, Behavior, Health & Safety, News, Your Child | Tags: food allergies, hearing, math, names, obesity, school, TV
Friday, April 30th, 2010
Family vacations in the age of the recession: A poll reveals how parents really feel about going away. CNN
Moms get mean on the internet: Your kids aren’t the only ones who have to worry about cyberbullies. New York Daily News
To attempt a VBAC or not—one mother goes with her gut. The Los Angeles Times
Kids’ meal makeover: Santa Clara County in California bans giving away toys with meals that pack excessive calories, fat, salt or sugar. San Francisco Chronicle
A new government program aims to teach kids how to analyze ads. The New York Times
Everybody needs sleep but the best way to get it is very different for babies and adults. Slate
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Categories: Babies, Food, Health & Safety, News, Pregnancy, Your Child, Your Life | Tags: cyberbullying, recession, sleep, Travel, VBAC
Thursday, April 29th, 2010
It’s time to do a crib check. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced two new crib recalls today. If you have either of the following cribs, stop using them immediately and find a safe place for your baby to sleep.
Graco-branded drop-side cribs manufactured by LaJobi: 217,000 cribs were recalled because the hardware can break, allowing the drop-side to detach or fail to lock. When this happens, a hazardous gap is created between the drop-side and the crib mattress, into which a child can get wedged and suffocate or become strangled. The child can also fall out of the crib. Check the CPSC‘s press release for crib names and model numbers. The cribs were sold from February 2007 to March 2010. Call 888-842-2215 for a free hardware retrofit kit.
Simplicity full-sized cribs with tubular metal mattress support frames: Fixed-side and drop-side cribs (see the CPSC‘s alert for crib names and model numbers) were recalled because the frame can bend or detach and cause part of the mattress to collapse, creating a space in which a child can become entrapped—or the child can roll out of the crib. Both Simplicity and the company that aquired it, SFCA Inc., are no longer in business, so the CPSC doesn’t have information on how many of the cribs were sold and when they were on the market. All Simplicity drop-side cribs were already recalled because of a separate hazard related to the drop-side. Contact the store at which the crib was purchased for a refund, replacement, or store credit.
Want more info about crib recalls? Check out the CPSC’s OnSafety blog for a helpful Q&A.
Friday, April 23rd, 2010
Sick day! When daycare centers send toddlers with minor illnesses home. Science Daily
How music therapy can help kids who have trouble speaking. Boston Globe
One in five parents would consider spanking, especially for younger kids, finds a new study. Health Day
The challenges disabled parents face, and the remarkable ways they work around them. CNN
Researchers warn that tobacco pellets look too much like candy, and pose a risk to kids. USA Today
When museums take a fieldtrip to visit the classroom. The New York Times
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Friday, April 16th, 2010
Lice! How panicked parents get help. The New York Times
The nurse/doctor distinction may soon mean less in many states. Yahoo! News
Spanking backfires, making children more aggressive, finds a new study. Time
What it’s like to be a pediatrician in the military. The New York Times
Why working at home doesn’t necessarily translate to quality time with your kids. USA Today
South Carolina kids are 4 times more likely to get kidney stones than they were a decade ago, according to a new study. Reuters
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
When senior citizens sign on to tutor kids, everyone benefits. USA Today
The U.S birth rate fell in 2008 by 2 percent, likely due to the economy, but births to moms over 40 are still rising. The Chicago Tribune
Measles outbreak: when not vaccinating your child leaves her vulnerable to a potentially deadly disease. NPR
If 90 percent of moms exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, billions of dollars and about 900 lives would be saved, according to new research. Yahoo! News
New lead-control regulations are set to take effect this month that have the potential to seriously reduce lead poisoning in kids. The New York Times
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Friday, April 2nd, 2010
How stress management can help your unborn baby. The Wall Street Journal
Insurance industry agrees to cover pre-existing conditions in kids—despite an ambiguity in the new law. New York Times
The potential dangers of seeking medical info on the web. Science Daily
U.S. kids aren’t the only ones not getting enough exercise, according to a new study. Reuters
If the government were to impose large taxes on sodas, it might help curb childhood obesity, finds new research. USA Today
The risks of drinking unpasteurized milk far outweigh the benefits, warns the FDA. The Wall Street Journal
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