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Concussions: Why Kids Are Most at Risk

Until recently, it was thought that concussion from accidents was a temporary malfunction rather than a permanent injury.

6 Practical Ways to Better Handle Worry

I wish I could say that I worry less because I’ve learned to accept everything in my life - but I haven't. I've simply learned to better handle worry.

45% of common sunscreen ingredients mess with sperm function

Evidence emerges that 45% of common sunscreen ingredients mess with sperm function. Researchers have found that 13 out of 29 UV filters used in sunscreens in the US and Europe can disrupt the fun...

Your April 2016 Parenting Horoscope: Because You Need All the Help You Can Get

We’ve tapped into vast celestial knowledge to bring you this fully irreverent, somewhat accurate, parent-focused, sun-sign astrological horoscope.

In Defense of Introverted Children

As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness. "After several visits with the child psychologist, I discovered that my daugh...

More Evidence That Recess is a Vital Part of a Child's Day

As schools cut recess from the curriculum, more and more research suggests that it's a vital part of a child's day. Children need playful breaks—not just a change in academic subject or a physical ...

Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office

After hearing my young patient’s story, I now make it a point to ask all my patients if they are being made fun of or bullied at school. Source: Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office

An Introvert’s Guide to Mom’s Night Out

Sometimes I need to be alone. Here are the things I've learned over years of the occasional solo escape.

Allergies? Blame it on Your Birthday.

People born in autumn or winter are more likely to suffer from allergies than people born in spring or summer. Nobody is certain why this is, but there are several theories. These include seaso...

What Really Happened When Our Family Cut the Cord

I have a secret and I know I’m not alone. I love TV. So does my husband and my four sons. Despite this, we recently decided to cut the cord.

The Point of No Return: Reconciling The Strands of Life

I sat in the surgical waiting room, having earlier tied a backless gown, size small, on my young son and kissed him repeatedly.

Top 5 Health Risks at Nail Salons Explained by Physicians at Texas A&M   

If you’re concerned about health risks at nail salons, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends asking yourself the following questions,

Late sleeper? Science has your back.

You're not alone if you're a late riser. 40 percent of the population doesn't naturally fit in the 11PM - 7AM sleep schedule.

That Time I Felt Like My Husband's Nanny

It’s an odd thing, as a wife and mother, to feel like your husband’s employee.

4 Pieces of Advice That Deserve to be Ignored

There's a lot of conventional wisdom out there that gets touted as gospel. But if we want to live a fuller life, we need to examine the old way of thinking.

Are Wraps Really Healthier Than Sandwiches?

You know that thing you do at the deli where you decide you're gonna get a *healthy* lunch and, in an earnest attempt to do the right thing, ask your sandwich artist to put it on a wrap instead of ...

Americans Mostly Eat 'Ultra-Processed' Food

These “formulations” include (among so many other things) breakfast cereals, instant soup, soft drinks, and frozen meals. Using data from more than 9,000 people who participated in a nationally rep...

Want a Better Workout? Eat More Chocolate

via NYTimes Well... "Adding a little dark chocolate to a training diet may effortlessly improve endurance performance, according to a new study of sports nutrition. The findings provide ammunition...

A Reconsideration of Children and Screen Time

Important read about screen time and kids from the New York Times: "Whatever we may learn about what young children can or cannot learn from the screens in their lives, what we know is that they n...

Postpartum Depression? There's an App for That.

A groundbreaking study of postpartum depression invites 100,000 women on 3 continents to participate via smartphone app.

Flying with Children On the Night of Brussels

As the events yesterday morning in Brussels continue to weigh heavy on my mind, I can’t help but think of the plane that my four children and I will be boarding ourselves later this evening. While ...

How Much Sugar is in Your Child's Fruit Drinks?

Researchers in the UK have found the sugar levels in children's fruit drinks to be "unacceptably high."

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