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A parenting perspective on the latest headlines
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03/25/13Modern Moms Are Working Full-Time More Than Ever, But Say Part-Time is IdealThe parenthood-work balancing act is as complex as ever, but a new Pew Research Center study finds a jump in percentage of women who prefer a full-time job. Posted at 09:00 AM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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03/15/13Video Games Could Help Dyslexic Kids ReadA study recently published by Italian researchers indicates that playing video games may increase attention and focus skills, leading to improved reading. |
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03/14/13First Ever Guidelines for Managing Type 2 Diabetes in KidsIn a growing fight against childhood obesity, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released tips and advice to help pediatricians and parents treat children and adolescents. |
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03/01/13Distracted New Moms Drive Dangerously with Baby on BoardA survey of new mothers gives some scary statistics about the way they drive – from talking or texting on cell phones to tending to their tykes. |
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02/25/13Is There a Link Between Autism and Moms, Dads Delaying Parenthood?First-time parents are older than ever, a study says, and special needs rates have risen in kids. What's the correlation – and what effect do aging dads have on their offspring? Posted at 08:30 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |
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02/21/13Does Anti-Social Television Content Create Aggressive Kids?A new American Academy of Pediatrics study says educational and pro-social content really does matter when choosing preschoolers' TV programs. |
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02/14/13Obama Proposes Preschool Expansion in State of the Union AddressIn his Feb. 12 speech and Feb. 13 plan, the president shared a vision to boosting public pre-K access, particularly for kids in low- and moderate-income families. The details, especially money, are raising many questions. |
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02/06/13Are Crossovers Replacing Minivans for Moms?It's the war of the wheels as the 'soccer mom' van stigma goes grill-to-grill with SUV-meets-station-wagon sexy. Either one will get the job done, but which do you prefer? Posted at 04:00 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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02/04/13Revised Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for 2013The newly updated U.S. resource has a different format and added recommendations. But what's this mean for parents and kids? A southeast Michigan pediatrician helps explain. |
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01/29/13Jump for Heart Event in February Gets Southeast Michigan Kids Moving to Battle Heart DiseaseCentered around Valentine's Day, this annual event has young students moving and getting healthy – while raising funds for American Heart Association. |
