A recent study finds an interesting relationship between a child's reading achievement and his or her environment. And it wasn't all just about the books.
Doctors are recommending that new mothers breastfeed their newborns because it could save hundreds of lives and result in significant economic savings.
The CDC reports that 20% of U.S. children have high cholesterol. Considering that high cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease, and heart disease is the number one killer in this country, that’s a morbid statistic.
With new regulations, the FDA plans to crack down on misleading food product labels. With her recent open letter to the food industry, the FDA commissioner expects companies to shape up. Parents: hopefully making healthy choices for your families will soon require less vigilance.
According to new research, most kids eat three meals a day, plus three snacks. Even families that try to eat healthy often wind up letting their kids graze. I was surprised to realize how much my kids snack.
Many children lead stressful lives. They have to contend with academic pressure, peer pressure, and the normal changes that come from simply growing up. One expert thinks meditation may help.
Would you know if your 12-year-old were inhaling deadly intoxicants? A new study shows huffing is second in popularity only to drinking among the middle school set.
