Attempts to engage babies in conversation led to better language scores
Childhood
Eating Your Feelings? Your Mom Might Be to Blame
Mothers’ relationships with their own moms can lead to parenting styles that could cause their kids to be obese
Teachers Give Better Grades to More Attractive Students: Study
If you were of a mind to forgive good-looking people for their freakishly good genetic makeup because you figure you got better brains than they did, don’t. A new study suggests that people rated as more attractive are more …
In TV for Tween Girls, Appearance Still Counts
Female characters focused more on looks and being attractive than male characters on shows aimed at eight to 12 year olds.
Let Them Throw Cake: Messy Kids May Be Faster Learners
Parents who constantly find themselves wiping food off the high chair, the table, the walls, the ceiling and even the dog after a meal should take heart. A new study suggests that in making all that mess, their child is learning.
The War on Pink: GoldieBlox Toys Ignite Debate Over What’s Good For Girls
As shopping season heats up, a viral video about an engineering toy for girls has parents questioning whether more toys should be gender-neutral
Irregular Bedtimes Lead to Misbehaved Kids
Getting children to bed on time can be a chore, but it could pay off with fewer behavioral problems later on.
Viewpoint: The Drama of the Anxious Child
Childhood anxiety is on the rise at every level, from fear of monsters under the bed to severe anxiety disorders.
Why Videos Aren’t the Best Way for Kids to Learn
DVDs and educational programs on TV have a growing place in helping young children to learn. But there’s new evidence that they may not be as effective as old fashioned conversation.
Saving More Lives: Global Child Mortality Rates Drop
Since 1990, about 90 million young lives have been saved by interventions that improve health and reduce the risk of the most common causes of death among children.
Back To Class: Three Ways School Meals (and Snacks) Will Look Different
With the average American child spending up more than 20 hours a week in school, it follows that they’re doing a good part of their daily eating there as well. Here’s an update on changes that state and federal health officials …
Hand Gestures Could Make Kids Smarter
Using hand gestures may be important for more than just making a point; they could help children to learn.
Pediatricians v Retail Clinics: Is It Time to Think Beyond the Office Visit?
When it comes to treating their kids’ cuts and bruises, more parents are turning to the convenience of retail pediatric clinics. Are they a good substitute for the pediatrician’s office?