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Parenting

Where's Dr. Spock when you need him? From debates over the safety of cold medicine to birthday bashes that don't bust your wallet, parenting presents plenty of tricky territory to navigate

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November 2007
- 10 Things a Kid Had to Have
  
  newser | CNN | Nov 18, 07 4:50 AM CST
  
  Demanding kids have been sending crazed parents on a quest for the must-have toy for decades, says CNN. A list of past faves that made shoppers go wild: Mr. Potato Head, 1952 Easy-Bake Oven, 1964 G.I. Joe with kung fu grip, 1974 More »
- Prenatal Binge Drinking May Have Little Risk, Study Finds
  
  newser | ABC News | Nov 14, 07 3:40 PM CST
  
  Pregnant women have been told to avoid alcohol for decades, but a new study suggests that occasional drinking and even a binge now and then could be OK, ABC News reports. Researchers at Oxford University looked at 35 years of studies and found no consistent link between sporadic binge drinking and birth defects. Doctors were quick to urge caution. More »
- For Blacks, Income Ladder More Like Chute
  
  newser | Wall Street Journal | Nov 13, 07 7:07 PM CST
  
  Middle-class African Americans are much less likely to surpass their parents’ income than their white counterparts, a new study finds. Overall, two-thirds of American adults earned more than their parents, adjusted for inflation. But among the black middle class, 69% are making less. “Black children and white children do not have equal chances of moving up the income ladder,” the study’s author concludes. More »
- Unruly Kids Don't Do Worse in School
  
  newser | New York Times | Nov 13, 07 3:33 PM CST
  
  In what will surely be balm to desperate parents—and an annoyance to school administrators—the New York Times pairs two new studies that find kids with early behavior problems may be more likely to grow out of them than is commonly thought. In one, researchers looked at over 16,000 children and found no correlation between acting out when entering school and later academic achievement. More »
- Brains of ADHD Kids Mature Later: Study
  
  newser | NPR | Nov 13, 07 3:35 AM CST
  
  The brains of hyperactive children appear to develop more slowly than those of their peers, researchers have discovered, with the cortex—the area that affects attention and action— maturing 3 years later than in other children. The finding accounts for the fact that many kids with ADHD grow out of the problem by the time they reach adulthood, NPR reports, and may prompt new ways to understand and treat the disorder. More »
- Breastfeeding Boosts Baby IQs
  
  newser | Reuters | Nov 6, 07 4:27 AM CST
  
  A gene found in 90% of the human race helps explain why breast-fed babies are more intelligent than infants raised on bottled milk, scientists have discovered. Researchers found that the IQs of children who had been breast fed were 6 to 7 points higher than bottle-fed babies—but only if they had a variant of the FADS2 gene, according to the study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. More »
- Sleep-Deprived Kids Pack on the Pounds
  
  newser | Associated Press | Nov 5, 07 10:40 AM CST
  
  Kids who get plenty of sleep could be lowering their chances of becoming obese. For each extra hour third-graders in a newly released study spent sleeping, they lowered their chance of becoming obese by sixth grade by 40%. The results could have to do with the effect of sleep on appetite-regulating hormones, but one scientist cautions, "I'm not so sure we have enough information yet on cause and effect." More »
- Hand to Brain: Why Writing Matters in the Digital Age
  
  newser | Newsweek | Nov 4, 07 8:02 PM CST
  
  Handwriting seems like a vestigial skill now that 3-year-olds are using computers, but it may still benefit children in more ways than helping them slog through parent-mandated thank-you notes, Newsweek says. Penmanship may be closely connected with the learning process, and a new study by a Vanderbilt prof indicates that students who are more adept at putting words to paper also perform better on assignments. More »
October 2007
- Pediatricians Urge More Autism Screening
  
  newser | Associated Press | Oct 29, 07 2:08 PM CDT
  
  Children should be screened twice for autism by the time they are 2 years old, says a leading pediatricians group. Although there is no cure for autism, early therapy can help lessen symptoms, the American Academy of Pediatrics says in two reports released today. The group lists warning signs parents can watch for, including not babbling and not pointing to toys. More »
- The Easy Way to Eat Organic
  
  newser | New York Times | Oct 24, 07 11:41 AM CDT
  
  Switching to organic food doesn't have to upend your family's eating habits or strain your wallet. In the New York Times , Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, suggests starting with these five easy foods: Milk Potatoes Peanut butter More »
- FDA Advisers Reject Cold Meds for Kids
  
  newser | Associated Press | Oct 19, 07 5:17 PM CDT
  
  Over-the-counter cold medicines are dangerous for children under 6 and should not be used, a panel of health advisers reported to the FDA today. Many popular medicines, including Dimetapp, Triaminic, and Pediacare, have never been sufficiently tested on children under 12, the committee concluded. “The data that we have now is they don’t seem to work,” said one FDA expert. More »
- Maine Middle School Offers Preteens the Pill
  
  newser | Associated Press | Oct 18, 07 10:56 AM CDT
  
  A Portland, Maine, middle school stirred controversy last night when its board voted 5-2 to make birth control pills and patches available for its pupils, typically between 11 and 13 years old. The move was prompted by the school nurse's claim that five of 134 students treated by the health center last year were sexually active, the AP reports. Opponents cited religious and health concerns. More »
- 14-Year-Old's Mom Arrested on Gun Charges
  
  newser | CNN | Oct 12, 07 1:32 PM CDT
  
  A Pennsylvania woman faces multiple criminal charges after buying guns and bomb-making materials for her emotionally disturbed 14-year old son. Michele Cossey is accused of purchasing a 9mm semiautomatic rifle, a .22 rifle and handgun, and black powder for use in making grenades, CNN reports. Her son, home-schooled after withdrawing in 2006, is being charged with solicitation to commit terror. More »
- Millionaire Jr.: How to Teach Your Kids About Money
  
  newser | Zen Habits | Oct 4, 07 3:34 PM CDT
  
  Give your kids a head start in the real world with these tips from Zen Habits: Let them control a small portion of your budget, like $50 a month for eating out. Show them how to save for large purchases. Teach them to reduce expenses to reach goals faster. More »
- 'Hannah Montana' Tour Has Scalpers in High Gear
  
  newser | Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Oct 2, 07 3:20 PM CDT
  
  Parents across the nation are wringing their hands as scalpers rub theirs with glee over Hannah Montana, the 14-year-old fictional pop star whose concert tour dates are selling out in minutes. Her popular Disney Channel show rocketed the character to Madonna-level stardom with kids, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer says, which means scalpers are charging thousands for tickets. More »
September 2007
- No Extra Exam Time for Nursing Mom
  
  newser | Associated Press | Sep 21, 07 11:25 AM CDT
  
  A Massachusetts court has denied a Harvard med student's suit demanding extra break time during a 9-hour medical licensing exam to pump breast milk for her 4-month-old child. Sophie Currier, 33, sued on grounds that she must nurse her infant daughter or pump milk every 2 to 3 hours or risk medical consequences; the judge said Currier has other options. More »
- 10 Girls With Major Magic
  
  newser | Guardian (UK) | Sep 18, 07 10:24 AM CDT
  
  Chocolat author Joanne Harris will soon publish her first children's book, Runemarks, which follows an adolescent heroine with magical powers. At the Guardian 's request, she recommends 10 children's books that feature strong female protagonists: The Ruby in the Smoke, Philip Pullman The Black Tattoo, Sam Enthoven Marianne Dreams, Catherine Storr More »
- Birthday Bashes That Won't Bust Your Wallet
  
  newser | MSNBC | Sep 17, 07 10:06 AM CDT
  
  Six Flags for 50 kids is out of reach for most parents, no matter how appreciative the 1-year-old. MSNBC tells how to give your kid a bash without unending bills: Set a budget and share it with your kid Keep the party small, especially for tots Work with your kid on party ideas More »
- You Have to Walk Before You Can Run
  
  newser | CNN | Sep 12, 07 10:27 AM CDT
  
  Babies don't come with manuals, so it's hard to get everything right. CNN asked pediatricians to spill: What are the most common mistakes new parents make? Their responses: Letting your newborn sleep through the night. More »
- Brits Will Pay Moms-to-Be to Eat for Two
  
  newser | Guardian (UK) | Sep 9, 07 10:23 AM CDT
  
  Starting 2009, all expecting moms in the UK will receive a lump sum of $240, intended to be spent on a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables to help prevent low-birth-weight complications in newborn children. The "pregnancy grants" are part of Britain's new health secretary's plan to close the gap between rich and poor, the Guardian reports. More »

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