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New Finding On Concussions In Children

New Finding On Concussions In Children

03. 6.2012
CHICAGO — Children with even relatively mild concussions can have persistent attention and memory problems a year after their injuries,...
If Girls Rule The World, Where Do The Boys Fit In?

If Girls Rule The World, Where Do The Boys Fit In?

Hayley Krischer  03. 5.2012
While Mayes's piece is a thought-provoking tribute to her son about gender equality, I think girl power messaging can be enlightening without...
Family Ties: What My Son Will Never Experience

Family Ties: What My Son Will Never Experience

Devon Corneal  03. 5.2012
There are days when I long for the network of people that used to exist before families splintered and migrated and dissipated. I don't...
7 Books For Your Outsider Kid

7 Books For Your Outsider Kid

Devon Corneal  03. 1.2012
Here are some books that celebrate the trouble we all have fitting in sometimes. From monsters to farm animals to utensils, it never hurts...
Why Does Everyone Want To Diagnose My Son's Quirks?

Why Does Everyone Want To Diagnose My Son's Quirks?

Malina Saval  02.29.2012
For the past three years expert after expert has tried to put a label (or two, or three) on Boaz's behavior: the volcanic fits of frustration,...
What To Expect When You're Expecting On Leap Day

What To Expect When You're Expecting On Leap Day

Katherine Bindley  02.28.2012
For most people, Feb. 29 rolls around once every four years, a nifty quirk of the Gregorian calendar. But for parents who are expecting...
Meet The World's Youngest Life Coach

Meet The World's Youngest Life Coach

02.27.2012
Last week, an adorable little boy featured in a series of "first grade problem" memes showed the world just how rough life after kindergarten...
One 6-Year-Old’s Evil, But Hilarious, Note To His Parents (PHOTOS)

One 6-Year-Old’s Evil, But Hilarious, Note To His Parents (PHOTOS)

02.27.2012
Be imaginative! Color outside the lines! If you're going to encourage little kids to be creative, be prepared… Gawker's Emma Carmichael...
'Bizarre Foods' Producer On Getting Kids To Eat Adventurously

'Bizarre Foods' Producer On Getting Kids To Eat Adventurously

Jessica Samakow  02.27.2012
Stinky tofu, snake bile, lamb kidneys ... you name it, Andrew Zimmern's tried it all. With enthusiasm. Chef and host of "Bizarre Foods,"...
Methotrexate Shortage: What Happens When We Run Out Of A  Key Cancer Drug For Kids?

Methotrexate Shortage: What Happens When We Run Out Of A Key Cancer Drug For Kids?

Erin Smith  02.24.2012
This topic is hard for me to discuss because my feelings of rage, fear, disbelief, and utter helplessness are so overwhelming. The other...
First Grade Problems (PHOTOS)

First Grade Problems (PHOTOS)

Jessica Samakow  02.23.2012
When you're tired of packing lunches, paying bills and spending far too much time negotiating bedtime, you might wish for a Freaky Friday...
When Innocence Shreds, Armor Grows

When Innocence Shreds, Armor Grows

Jennifer Handford  02.23.2012
I sit on the sofa with my daughter in my arms, knowing that she will someday know much more than she knows now. That she will shed her...
'Mama, Will You Be My Balentime?'

'Mama, Will You Be My Balentime?'

Farah Miller  02.10.2012
Roses are red Violets are blue I got a dozen roses My toddler ate two. Welcome to Valentine's Day with kids. From wonderfully sloppy...
Valentine's Day for Kids: Should It Be Rated PG?

Valentine's Day for Kids: Should It Be Rated PG?

Dr. G   02.10.2012
Valentine's Day can teach kids beautiful messages about taking time to appreciate those we love. Or, Valentine's Day can be about social...