Parents, if you want your kids to stop watching television and get moving, you should avoid the couch yourself. That common-sense recommendation comes from a …
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Probiotic yogurt might help reduce common infections among children
My three-year-old daughter is borderline-obsessed with yogurt: She asks for it several times a day, and she would eat the dairy treat every meal if …
Dads get postpartum depression, too
Much has been written about postpartum depression - but always in reference to women. As it turns out, childbirth can also have a negative psychological …
Mom’s voice has soothing influence on stressed-out girls
Moms rule. Okay, that's not the official finding of a new study out of University of Wisconsin-Madison, but it's kind of the take-away message. Researchers …
"Natural" or not, chicken nuggets are high in fat, sodium
When you have a kid complaining about that night's dinner, it can be oh, so tempting to pop a few chicken nuggets in the oven. …
The best and worst places in the world to be a mom
Just in time for Mother's Day, Save the Children has released its annual list (.pdf) of the best and worst places for mothers. The report, …
Daycare centers often too fast at sending sick kids home
Few things are as nerve-wracking for working parents as being called and asked to pick up their sick child from daycare. As it turns out, …
Portion of the virus that causes pink eye isolated
A friend and mother of three young children recently canceled our Friday night plans because, as she put it, "We've had an outbreak of pink …
Internet safety for kids
As my children grow (my oldest is 10), I find myself paying more attention to the dynamics of their social circles. The fact is, kids …
Pregnancy loss puts parents' relationship at risk
University of Michigan researchers have shed light on a possible consequence of miscarriage or stillborn: the end of the parents' relationship. In a study involving …
Study shows exercise can boost new moms’ well-being
Research from the University of Melbourne is showing that participating in a specialized exercise program can help new moms prevent postpartum depression. As reported by …
Health package provides support for breastfeeding moms
Back in November, I mentioned a provision in the health-reform bill that would benefit working moms who breastfeed. Now that the dust has settled and …
Unvaccinated children may pose a public health risk
Parents who choose not to vaccinate their children may be putting them, and others in their communities, at risk of contracting the measles and other …
Free formula may discourage moms from breastfeeding exclusively
Towards the end of my first pregnancy, it was common for me to come home and find my mailbox stuffed with parenting magazines, baby-centric coupons …
Pregnant male pipefish play favorites
I've been fascinated with the seahorse since the third grade, when I did a report on the fish and learned that the males are the …
Number of children could affect parents' health
Could family size play a role in the long-term health of a parent? Results of a study of more than 1.5 million Norwegian men and …