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May 19, 2014
Less Sleep For Little Kids Linked To More Belly Fat Later On
Need another reason to get the kids to bed on time? The more sleep young children miss out on during early childhood, the more likely they are to be obese at age 7.
Read MoreApril 30, 2014
To Get Help From A Little Kid, Ask The Right Way
Asking preschoolers to be helpers is more effective than asking them to help, a study suggests. The noun-based approach works with adults, too, psychologists say, but don't take it too far.
Read MoreApril 21, 2014
For The Children's Sake, Put Down That Smartphone
When adults are absorbed in their mobile devices, the consequences for children are not good. Research shows kids act out more if they are competing with a mobile device for their parent's attention.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2014
'Parentology': Bribes, Behavior And The Science Of Raising Kids
Irreverent dad and sociologist Dalton Conley says parenting books take the wrong approach. He wants to teach parents to make sense of available research in order to apply it to their own kids.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2014
Of Cigs And Selfies: Teens Imitate Risky Behavior Shared Online
It used to be parents worried that their kids were hanging out with the wrong crowd. Now they need to worry about hanging out with the wrong crowd on Instagram. But do online influences matter?
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2014
Orphans' Lonely Beginnings Reveal How Parents Shape A Child's Brain
Izidor Ruckel lived in a Romanian orphanage where children were neglected. Scientists say that lack of attention can damage a child's brain. But Ruckel thinks his adoptive parents' love saved him.
Read MoreDecember 16, 2013
As Far As Mom's Concerned, You'll Always Be The Little One
Parents of newborns say they're often surprised to see how much bigger their older children suddenly look. Psychologists say that may be because mothers seriously underestimate the height of their youngest children, an error that could lead to more care and attention for them.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2013
More Kids Roll In Style In Tricked-Out Giant Wagons
A new trend has parents passing up traditional strollers in favor of big, sturdy wagons complete with canopies, coolers, storage space and other creature comforts.
Read MoreOctober 15, 2013
Random Bedtimes Breed Bad Behavior In Kids
Random bedtimes have more influence on a child's behavior than going to bed late, a British study finds. That was true at home and at school. Researchers say that failing to hit the hay at the same time every day may mess up circadian rhythms and brain development. Fortunately, the ill effects are reversible.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2013
Why Spying On Our Kids To Solve Cyberbullying Might Not Work
A school district in California has attracted some suspicion and much media attention for hiring a company to monitor the social media pages of 14,000 students. But an expert says teaching kids empathy is a better approach than spying on them.
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