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Childhood
Bedtime Math: A Problem a Day Keeps Fear of Arithmetic Away
Reading a story before bed can help children to sleep, but what about working through a math problem?
Early Puberty in Boys: When Should Dads Start Talking with Their Sons About Sex?
With growing evidence that boys, like girls, are maturing at ever younger ages, who’s ready with helpful advice?
Why Kevin Clash’s Personal Life Troubles Parents of Elmo Fans
Kevin Clash’s accuser recants claim of underage sex, but not before parents struggle with their own expectations of their children’s entertainers
What’s ‘Infidelity’? Lessons of the Petraeus Affair For the Kids
When Gen. David Petraeus admitted to an extramarital affair, he joined a growing list of politically prominent men whose high profile meant that his private decisions became very public.
Pregnant Moms’ Flu Linked to Higher Risk of Autism Among Children
Expectant moms have one more reason to get a flu shot.
Researchers Solve the Mystery of Child’s Illness
The mystery is over. Doctors now know what’s ailing Adam Foye
What’s Making Adam Sick? A Contest to Sequence Three Kids’ Genomes
Researchers hope the contest will finally provide long-awaited answers for three ill children
How to Keep Your Kids Away from the TV During Meals
Eating meals in front of the television can lead to obesity, but keeping children away from noshing while viewing can be a challenge.
So Dr. Catherine Birken, a pediatrician and associate scientist at the Hospital for Sick …
Boo. Hurricane Sandy Scuttles Halloween Plans
This year Halloween is nothing if not flexible
Storm Sandy Closed Schools, But Were Officials Too Eager to Cancel Class?
If it seems like schools are opting to declare weather-related closures much earlier than they used to, you’re right. It’s yet another consequence of the Internet age.
More Sleep Means More Focused, Emotionally Stable Kids
How important is sleep for children? Getting too little could leave them more emotional and impulsive.
Marshmallow-ology: Why Wait, When the Better Treat Might Never Arrive?
Impulse control may be a key predictor of later success, but for some kids delaying gratification makes little sense