Your children already have a closet full of toys that they ignore. How can you find the toys that they will actually play with? A good general rule is to take into account their temperament and their current favorites. These will give you good guidelines to go by when shopping. Some toys are also better … Continue reading “Finding Just the Right Toy”
We all know that the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no TV for children under two. But what about letting the TV play in the background, especially when your child seems to be paying little attention to it? Nope, your best bet is to keep it off. A study by researchers at the University of … Continue reading “Having the TV on Disrupts Toddlers From Normal Play”
Have you heard of rotavirus? It’s a fairly common disease that causes diarrhea and vomiting. Most people who get rotavirus report symptoms during the months of January through May. Adults with strong immune systems who get rotavirus may not even notice that they have the disease. But in young children, rotavirus can be deadly. Every … Continue reading “Rotavirus Vaccine Dramatically Reduces Hospitalization and ER Visits”
Infants and toddlers are picky eaters, and parents are often concerned that their little one isn’t getting enough to eat. But according to a study published in Pediatrics, pressuring children to eat might actually make them eat less. The studied involved 62 mothers and their children from birth to two years. The study found that … Continue reading “Pressuring Children to Eat: Winning the Battle, Losing the War”
It is hard enough to get the whole family together in one room at the same time, let alone eat dinner together, but researchers at the University of Minnesota are saying that this time together is very important to our children in a variety of ways. Better nutrition: Serving up a well-balanced meal increases the … Continue reading “Want to Make Your Children Happier, Healthier, Smarter and More Well-Adjusted? Eat Dinner With Them!”
Will running around outside help your child do better on her upcoming test? A growing field of research is saying that it will. Studies are showing that students who engage in physical activity do better in school. “It’s not only Johnny’s getting fat, and heart disease down the road — all that’s true. But it’s … Continue reading “Studies Link Physical Activity with Better Academic Performance”
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