15
May
Could your child survive alone in the woods?
There’s a hierarchy of survival skills that are more age-appropriate for children than teaching them how to skin a squirrel for supper.
15
May
Could your child survive alone in the woods?
There’s a hierarchy of survival skills that are more age-appropriate for children than teaching them how to skin a squirrel for supper.
16
Apr
How nature can help us heal from grief
It’s no accident that many children’s books on grieving follow nature-based themes. Here’s how you can help your child through somber times.
26
Dec
17
Dec
17
Oct
Raising children with books may up their IQs later
Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.
23
Sep
Will your kid succeed in life? Ask their friends
Friends and classmates were able to accurately predict the strength of traits like conscientiousness and likeability across the years.
08
Aug
Kids’ cholesterol levels declining, but there’s still room for improvement
A twenty-year period shows a three percent drop in cholesterol levels, but that one in 10 kids are still in the high range.
16
Jul
Why do 6-year-old girls want to be sexy?
Moms, media and sports all play a role in girls’ body self-identification, say researchers.
09
Jul
Dogs may protect babies from infections
Babies who spend time around pet dogs have fewer ear infections and respiratory ailments than those in animal-free homes. Cats, too, seemed to convey some protection to babies, though the effect observed was weaker than with dogs.
05
Jun
Disney to banish junk food ads aimed at kids
The mouse is putting on its healthy hat with a landmark plan to address concerns about Hollywood’s role in childhood obesity.
