Brain Activity May Help Predict Autism Before Age 1
Differences in responses to eye contact detected in brains of at-risk infants as early as 6 months Read more
Carpooling parents don’t always use booster seats
Parents use booster seats inconsistently when carpooling with young kids, according to a new study. Read more
Breastfeeding tied to kids’ brainpower
In a new study from the UK, kids who were breastfed as babies had higher scores on tests of vocabulary and reasoning at age five than those who weren’t breastfed Read more
AAP updates guidelines on safe sleep for babies
Deaths from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome have declined “dramatically,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, since it recommended placing all babies on their backs to sleep in 1992. But sleep-related deaths from other causes, including suffocation, entrapment and asphyxia, have increased. Read more
Young vegetarians: Getting the nutrition they need
While many parents worry whether their vegetarian or vegan children will receive adequate nutrition for their growing bodies, the American Dietetic Association says such diets, as long as they are well-planned, are appropriate for all phases of life, including childhood and adolescence. Read more
Mother-Toddler Blowups Create Angry Little Bullies
Researchers who followed mothers and their kids for several years uncovered the surprising roots of young children’s aggressive behavior Read more
Music Aimed at Teens Often Promotes Drinking: Study
American teens hear a lot of references to alcohol brand names in popular music, a new study finds. Read more
Parents turn to the Internet before going to the ER
One in eight parents goes online for medical information about their child’s condition before taking the child to the emergency room, according to new research. Read more
More Time Outdoors May Cut Risk of Myopia in Children
Average 3.7 fewer hours/week outdoors for myopic versus normal- or farsighted children Read more
Front vs Rear Facing Car Seat Crash Test Video
Why keep your child in a rear facing car seat until 2 years old? What this video and you’ll be convinced! Click here