New research using magnetic resonance imaging shows that childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect, in particular when combined with genetic factors, can result in structural brain changes, rendering these people more vulnerable to developing dep… (source: Science Daily) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
Parents often have questions about how tall their kids will be when they grow up. To predict your child’s future height based on his genetic potential (which is based on his parent’s midparental height), fill in the following form with the height of each o… (source: About) - RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Anyone who grew up in a large family likely remembers hearing “Don’t wake the baby.” While it reinforces the message to older kids to keep it down, research shows that sleep also is an important part of how infants learn more about their new world…,
Choking is a leading cause of injury and death among children, especially those younger than 4 years of age. The majority of choking-related incidents among children are associated with food, coins and toys…,
Children don’t trust other children when it comes to learning a new game and will turn to adults for to learn the rules instead. This is the finding of a study published online today, 22nd February 2010, in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology…,
My mom often gets her word documents confused with her email application, so you can only imagine the disaster that ensued when we tried to get her set-up on JDate. After four hours, I leave her with 6 approved Matzah Ballahs (nice Jewish guys, with some cute potential), show her where the “Deny” button is, [...]
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a message for parents — Hot dogs can be dangerous to young children — and it’s calling for a redesign. Eric Hummel, director of marketing at Hummel Brothers Meat Products, has his own message: Cut them up … (source: NPR) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com
Researchers have used novel technology to reveal the different genetic patterns of neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer. The discovery may lead to significant advances in the treatment of this malignant disease, which mainly affects small … (source: Science Daily) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com
Psychologists have found that infants need adequate sleep, including regular naps, in order to effectively learn about the new world they live in. (source: Science Daily) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com
First Lady Michelle Obama has begun nationally promoting her campaign to combat childhood obesity. And she says the media plays a major role in the problem. Margo Wootan, director of nutrition policy at the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and Dr… (source: NPR) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com