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Importance of Naps (Yahoo!)

Toddlers who miss daytime naps may be at increased risk for mood disorders later in life, a new study indicates.

Birth of Twins Dramatically Increased Since 1980 (CNN)

The National Center for Health Statistics has released a new brief stating that the twin birth rate – the number of twins per 1,000 births – has risen over 76% over the past 30 years.

Breast Cancer Gene Test Results (Yahoo!)

A new study finds that most parents who have genetic test for breast cancer risk share the test findings with their children.

School Cuts Also Threaten Culture Sites (The New York Times)

Budget cuts in schools are leading to a decrease in field trips to museums and cultural sites.

Sesame Street Inspiring Scientists? (Time)

As ambassador, Myers will tour libraries and schools around the country, speaking about the importance of reading.

Powdered Infant Formula Not Tainted (Huffington Post)

Sesame Street’s new curriculum designed to help kids build essential skills in science and math.

5 Worst Foods

Learn how to transform comfort foods into a healthy meal.

Kids Who Play Do Better in School (Time)

Think that physical activity is just good for the body? Turns out exercise can help youngsters do better in school too

Include Kids in Fitness Resolutions (Yahoo!)

Fitness experts recommend that parents involve their children in their New Year's fitness resolutions.

Study Blames Moms for Overweight Kids (Huffington Post)

A new study has discovered a link between mother-toddler bonding and teenage obesity.

Parent & Child Magazine

 

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February 2012

Paying Love Forward

Growing up with an adopted sister led this actress to adopt a baby of her own.

 

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