Breastfeeding May Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
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Self-Regulation & “The Marshmallow Study”
byThe famous 1960’s “Marshmallow Experiment” performed by Walter Mischel is a historical study about pre-school children’s ability to delay gratification. Mischel put children alone in…
Shop Smart: Toy Safety Guide for the Holidays
byParents spend a lot of time worrying about whether or not their kids will like the gifts they get for the holidays. There is…
Could Fructose Be Causing Your Child’s Tummy Aches?
byWhile occasional tummy aches may be a normal part of childhood, chronic abdominal gas pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation that doesn’t respond to common remedies…
Brain Scans May Reveal ADHD
byWith all the hype that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has gotten over the years, it is not uncommon for parents to worry if their kids…
Involving Children in Healthcare Communication and Decision-Making
bySummary The Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasizes that whenever children are being medically treated, they must be duly informed about their…
Cell Phone Use and Susceptibility to Brain Tumors in Children
bySummary Cell phone usage has been suspected to lead to risk of brain tumors, especially in children and adolescents. This study analyzes reported cases…
Kids Who Eat Fast Food Have Mom and Dad to Blame
byOkay, parents, time to stop blaming your kid for those frequent visits to fast food restaurants. Sure, those kids” meals that come in nifty…
Effects of a Punitive Environment on Children’s Learning Ability
bySummary There are two ways of enforcing discipline in children. One is to give physical punishments and the other is to use strategies like…
Veggies, Fruits and Nuts Keep Kids at Healthy Weight
byWhen it comes to mealtime, is major bribery needed to get your children to eat whole-wheat pasta, nuts or vegetables? With a little bit…