Sep 15 2010

Why Is Yawning Contagious?

Tag: Child Development,Human Behavior,KidsEmily Sohn @ 11:00 am
Yawning when others yawn is a sign of empathy and a form of social bonding.

Sep 01 2010

Gang Alternative Movement Gains Momentum

Tag: Crime,Drugs,Gangs,Kids,Rehabilitation,Schools,Tattoos,ViolenceJulienne Gage @ 4:53 pm
Seven percent of U.S. teens belong to gangs. A new movement hopes to bring that number down.

Aug 30 2010

Katrina’s Floods Dropped Children’s Lead Levels

Tag: CDC,Childhood,Floods,Hurricanes,KidsJessica Marshall @ 1:47 pm
Hurricane Katrina, while devastating, had one bright side: It caused lead levels in children to drop due to a fresh soil layer.

Aug 20 2010

ADHD Linked to Pesticide Exposure

Tag: ADHD,Fruits and Vegetables,Kids,Organic,PesticidesEmily Sohn @ 2:35 pm
Consumers should either buy organic or take the time to wash their produce well to avoid exposure.

Aug 18 2010

Teen Hearing Loss Rate Worsens

Tag: Childhood,Ear,Hearing,Kids,MusicDiscovery News - Top Stories @ 3:29 pm
The percentage of adolescents with some decline has increased since 1990s, a study shows.

Aug 16 2010

Only Child Syndrome a Myth

Tag: Child,Family,Kids,Parenting,Parents,SiblingsEmily Sohn @ 4:18 pm
Despite common beliefs that only children may grow up maladjusted, new research finds they're just fine.

Jul 13 2010

You’re It! Gorillas Play Tag

Gorillas and other African great apes play tag, which suggests that this common childhood game has deep primate roots.

Jul 13 2010

Prenatal Exposure Can Shape Infants’ Health

Tag: Allergies,Asthma,Health,Kids,Pregnancy,WomenEmily Sohn @ 12:35 pm
Some types of early exposure to allergens could have a protective effect on children as they grow up.

Jul 02 2010

How to Discuss the Oil Spill With Your Kids

The oil spill is bound to make summer vacation look a lot different this year for children around the Gulf.

Jun 22 2010

Soothing Words Ramp up Pain

Tag: Child,Fear,Kids,Pain,ParentsLarry O'Hanlon @ 9:00 pm
Saying, "Don't worry," to reassure an injured or fearful child could do more harm than good.

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