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Many parents ask pediatricians to delay vaccinations
By Jane Clifford at December 1, 2011 | 5:38 am | 0 Comment
More than three quarters of pediatricians said they sometimes or often get asked by parents to use an “alternative” vaccination schedule that strays from national recommendations, according to a new survey of Washington State doctors, reports Reuters Health. And doctors are agreeing, making some researchers nervous about community health. Read more here.
more...Didja Know?, Featured, Health, K-6, Parenting, Staying Healthy, Toddlers
This Week’s Hot Topic: Kids and Cholesterol
By Jane Clifford at November 21, 2011 | 12:05 pm | 0 Comment
Earlier this month, the American Academy of Pediatrics endorsed guidelines from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute that all children in this country be screened for high cholesterol between the ages of 9 and 11. This is a big change from previous recommendations that screening be limited to children with a family history [...]
more...Chime In: Too many kids on antibiotics?
By Jane Clifford at November 8, 2011 | 12:07 pm | 0 Comment
Reuters news agency is reporting on a new study that pediatricians in the United States write more than 10 million unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions every year, contributing to potentially dangerous drug resistance. The researchers looked at almost 65,000 outpatient visits by children under 18 during 2006 to 2008 and reported their findings in the journal Pediatrics. [...]
more...This Week’s Hot Topic: Homemade Treats
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 8:49 am | 1 Comments
More schools are banning homemade treats. Some of it is due to the increased focus on childhood obesity; some in response to kids with allergies. No one wants to put a child with a deadly peanut allergy in jeopardy with a plate full of cookies with nuts. And maybe there are better ways to celebrate [...]
more...Jane Clifford: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:57 am | 2 Comments
OK, we all know that the 15-pound bird isn’t going to be the only turkey at our Thanksgiving table. Maybe it’s your mother, who’s always asking when you are giving her a grandchild; or your father, who’s sure you deserve a promotion at work; or your sister, who never has let go of the childhood [...]
more...On the Go: November Calendar
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:49 am | 9 Comments
Talkin’ Trash — If you haven’t seen the current exhibition at The New Children’s Museum, it’s time. TRASH features the work of 12 artists from around the globe. NCM’s mission is to change the way we think about trash. As an invisible but important issue, the new artworks invite families to explore new perspectives and help shape [...]
more...Kids Talk Back: Gratitude
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:44 am | 20 Comments
OK, kids, we know the rules: No talking back. But we’d like to encourage you to do just that on our site. We don’t mean be rude, but we do want to hear from you, what you’re thinking. It is the season of giving thanks so, this month, we’d like you to tell us something [...]
more...Tips for Turkey Day
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:41 am | 14 Comments
Welcome to our Q&A with the experts. For November, the topic is getting along with difficult relatives. Gretchen Rubin is the best-selling writer whose book, “The Happiness Project,” is the account of the year she spent test-driving studies and theories about how to be happier. You can learn more at her website. Here, she shares [...]
more...Entertainment: At the Movies
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:38 am | 0 Comment
Well, it’s almost time for the holiday movie madness and there are three worth mentioning here. “Puss in Boots” stars Antonio Banderas (something for the moms), showcasing his popular “Shrek” character (something for the kids). But this story features the swashbuckling cat’s tale before he meets up with Shrek. It’s one of those family movies [...]
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Facebook: Parents Help Underage Children Create Accounts
By Jane Clifford at November 1, 2011 | 7:32 am | 0 Comment
A new survey by Microsoft and universities shows that more than half the parents surveyed said they know their underage children have create Facebook accounts (the minimum age for members is 13) and are them do so. Read the whole story here. Click here for more information on the survey.
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