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Children Could Benefit from Medical Research, Study Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 29th 2011

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You read about all these studies and research projects on ParentDish. Have you ever thought to yourself, "Gee, I wish scientists from Pennbrook University would do medical research on my child"?
Most parents ...Many parents are unaware of the benefits of their children participating in research.
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Breast-Feeding Reduces Children's Risk of Asthma

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 26th 2011

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While women's breasts often make grown men gasp and wheeze, they seem to have the reverse effect on nursing infants.
The Daily Telegraph in London reports babies who are not breast-fed are 50 percent more likely ...Yet another study sings the praises of breast milk.
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Wait it Out: Babies Born Before 39 Weeks Face Health Risks, Experts Warn

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 22nd 2011

Credit: Getty Images You plan your work schedules, your vacations, your children's playdates, your weekend entertainment and pretty much every other event in your life, so why should it come as a surprise that you want you want to ...More women are scheduling their baby's birth early, but doctors say that can be harmful to the infant.
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It's So Hot Outside: Tips on Keeping Kids Safe in the Summer Heat

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 22nd 2011

Credit: AFP/Getty Images Yep, we know: It's hot out there. Like, really, really hot. Like, so hot you really don't want to step outside of your air conditioned bubble. But how much TV can you allow your kids to watch before you just ...Young children are especially vulnerable to heat, experts say.
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Go Ahead and Sleep With Your Toddler, Study Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 19th 2011

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Does sleeping with a toddler leave the child socially maladjusted and lead to other developmental problems?
Not according to fresh research from Stony Brook University in New York. "After statistical ...Researchers find sleeping with toddlers doesn't do them any harm.
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Kids Safer With Grandparents Behind Wheel, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 18th 2011

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Quit grousing about senior drivers. Sure, they drive 45 mph on the freeway. Yes, you could grow old yourself waiting for them to realize the light turned green.
And you wish ...Researchers find grandparents more cautious with kids in the car.
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Training a Dog to Live With a Baby, From Cesar Millan

by the editors at MarloThomas.com, Posted Jul 18th 2011

Cesar Millan gives advice for approaching the sometimes difficult task of training your dog to live with your newborn. if(typeof ...Cesar Millan gives advice for approaching the sometimes difficult task of training your dog to live with your newborn.
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Mom's Spanking Fuels Toddler's Aggression

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 11th 2011

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