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FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

The FDA has established voluntary lead level guidelines for baby food to protect children's health.
#parenting

Kids should be encouraged to talk back - 5 tips for teaching them critical thinking skills

Teaching kids critical thinking helps them navigate life effectively.

When Parents Are Afraid of Their Child

Parents who fear their children struggle to parent effectively, risking their child's emotional and behavioral development.

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

Practicing 'time-ins' over traditional 'time-outs' supports emotional regulation in children and prevents teaching that feelings are punishable.

Childhood Rejection: Psychological & Physical Effects and How to Heal

Rejection in childhood leads to significant emotional and psychological effects that persist into adulthood.

If Your Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too

Parents can significantly aid their child's therapy journey by attending therapy themselves.

What Kind of Person Do You Want Your Child to Become?

Each parent has unique goals for their children influenced by personal values and experiences.
Parents should help children develop tools for happiness, kindness, and optimism, but it is ultimately the child's responsibility.

Kids should be encouraged to talk back - 5 tips for teaching them critical thinking skills

Teaching kids critical thinking helps them navigate life effectively.

When Parents Are Afraid of Their Child

Parents who fear their children struggle to parent effectively, risking their child's emotional and behavioral development.

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

Practicing 'time-ins' over traditional 'time-outs' supports emotional regulation in children and prevents teaching that feelings are punishable.

Childhood Rejection: Psychological & Physical Effects and How to Heal

Rejection in childhood leads to significant emotional and psychological effects that persist into adulthood.

If Your Kid Is In Therapy, You Should Be, Too

Parents can significantly aid their child's therapy journey by attending therapy themselves.

What Kind of Person Do You Want Your Child to Become?

Each parent has unique goals for their children influenced by personal values and experiences.
Parents should help children develop tools for happiness, kindness, and optimism, but it is ultimately the child's responsibility.
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#family-dynamics

Many Parents and Doctors Mistake It for Anorexia. But Treating It Is a Whole Different Process.

Extreme picky eating can develop into serious conditions like anorexia nervosa, requiring professional help.
Misdiagnosis can occur when the underlying behaviors of food aversion are overlooked.

Why have my son and daughter suddenly made friends now? | Seamas O'Reilly

Sibling dynamics can be complicated, with unexpected affection turned into rivalry and dismissiveness.

Many Parents and Doctors Mistake It for Anorexia. But Treating It Is a Whole Different Process.

Extreme picky eating can develop into serious conditions like anorexia nervosa, requiring professional help.
Misdiagnosis can occur when the underlying behaviors of food aversion are overlooked.

Why have my son and daughter suddenly made friends now? | Seamas O'Reilly

Sibling dynamics can be complicated, with unexpected affection turned into rivalry and dismissiveness.
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Vulnerable mums given baby boxes in Wandsworth

The Wandsworth Council's baby box scheme assists vulnerable young parents, promoting child development and easing financial burdens.

Large Language Models 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Trends

AI, particularly large language models, is increasingly being analyzed through the lens of human cognition and psychology to enhance understanding and applications.

MJK Kindergarten / HIBINOSEKKEI + Youji no Shiro + Kids Design Labo

The renovation enhances children's connection with nature while preserving existing trees for environmental education.
#parenting-tips

We Love How This Mom Approached Her Kid's Insecurities

Helping children manage insecurities requires thoughtful approaches that foster self-acceptance and empathy, focusing on unique qualities rather than societal standards.

12 Ways to Help When Your Child Struggles to Make Friends

Parents can't make friends for their kids but can provide comfort, guidance, and opportunities for social interaction.

36 Games And Activities To Help You Survive Winter With Your 2-Year-Old

Every child is unique, so personalized parenting solutions may vary.
Testing out different strategies is essential to find what works for your family.

We Love How This Mom Approached Her Kid's Insecurities

Helping children manage insecurities requires thoughtful approaches that foster self-acceptance and empathy, focusing on unique qualities rather than societal standards.

12 Ways to Help When Your Child Struggles to Make Friends

Parents can't make friends for their kids but can provide comfort, guidance, and opportunities for social interaction.

36 Games And Activities To Help You Survive Winter With Your 2-Year-Old

Every child is unique, so personalized parenting solutions may vary.
Testing out different strategies is essential to find what works for your family.
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#screen-time

Screen time is rewiring preschoolers' brains and disrupting family life

Excessive screen time negatively impacts preschoolers, causing poor sleep which leads to behavioral issues.

Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told

Smartphones in Spain should feature health impact warnings and encourage discussions on screen time during medical checkups.

Screen time is rewiring preschoolers' brains and disrupting family life

Excessive screen time negatively impacts preschoolers, causing poor sleep which leads to behavioral issues.

Smartphones should carry health warning, Spanish government told

Smartphones in Spain should feature health impact warnings and encourage discussions on screen time during medical checkups.
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Work or play? The rise of online 'kidfluencers' is raising complex legal and ethical questions

The phenomenon of toy unboxing videos among children raises concerns about the impact of social media on childhood and the balance between play and work.

Savannen Nursery / Nordic Office of Architecture

Savannen Nursery's design prioritizes children's emotional well-being through a home-like and sustainable architecture.

Wrinkle Cream Among Cosmetics Marketed To Teens | KQED

Young kids are increasingly drawn to makeup, influenced by social media, but this trend raises concerns about skin health and maturity.
Parents are seeing elementary school children shopping for makeup products, stimulated by trends from TikTok.

Library Lines: Bundle Up with Picture Books' this January at Contra Costa branches

Reading picture books supports children's learning and strengthens bonds between kids and adults.
The library offers engaging activities and events during Picture Book Month.
Account notifications from the library have been updated for better communication.
#educational-toys

Choose the perfect wooden toy for your kids - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wooden toys enhance creativity and cognitive skills in children through safe, engaging play that supports educational development.

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Top Toys for Kids of All Ages - New York Family

The holiday gift guide offers diverse toy suggestions for children of all ages, ensuring enjoyable and educational choices.
Each recommended product emphasizes developmental benefits alongside fun, catering to kids from toddlers to pre-teens.

Choose the perfect wooden toy for your kids - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Wooden toys enhance creativity and cognitive skills in children through safe, engaging play that supports educational development.

Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Top Toys for Kids of All Ages - New York Family

The holiday gift guide offers diverse toy suggestions for children of all ages, ensuring enjoyable and educational choices.
Each recommended product emphasizes developmental benefits alongside fun, catering to kids from toddlers to pre-teens.
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A parent's checklist: When it's time to have a serious talk about Santa

Navigating children's beliefs about Santa requires understanding their developmental stage and allowing them to discover the truth at their own pace.

Building Parent-Child Attachment: 3 Fundamental Concepts

Caregivers' sensitivity is essential for ensuring a child's psychological security.

Great Apes Joke Around, Suggesting Humor Is Older Than Humans

Teasing behavior in humans and great apes reveals deep commonalities in social learning and relationship dynamics.
#postpartum-depression

Postpartum depression: new dads get baby blues too DW 12/17/2024

A new cognitive behavioral therapy program helps men with postpartum depression, revalidating the importance of mental health support for new fathers.

Men get postpartum depression too. Can it be treated? DW 12/17/2024

A new therapy for fathers shows promise in addressing postpartum depression, which is often unrecognized yet impactful for men.

Postpartum depression: new dads get baby blues too DW 12/17/2024

A new cognitive behavioral therapy program helps men with postpartum depression, revalidating the importance of mental health support for new fathers.

Men get postpartum depression too. Can it be treated? DW 12/17/2024

A new therapy for fathers shows promise in addressing postpartum depression, which is often unrecognized yet impactful for men.
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Best snowboard boots for kids who love hitting the slopes

Snowboard boots are crucial for kids to enjoy snowboarding safely and comfortably.
#education

My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart

The decision to homeschool their daughter was prompted by concerns for her well-being in the bullying environment of middle school.

Everyday Philosophy: Are rainbows, farts, and emotions "real"?

Explaining the nature of reality to children involves exploring different interpretations of what 'real' means.

My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart

The decision to homeschool their daughter was prompted by concerns for her well-being in the bullying environment of middle school.

Everyday Philosophy: Are rainbows, farts, and emotions "real"?

Explaining the nature of reality to children involves exploring different interpretations of what 'real' means.
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#community-support

'Epic paddle' in Upminster to help disadvantaged young people

Stubbers Adventure Centre aims to make outdoor adventures accessible to all children, regardless of financial means.

Share the Spirit: Child care isn't easy. Lincoln Families helps East Bay parents lighten the load.

The article highlights the challenges immigrant families face in finding community and support while raising children in a new environment.

Wish Book: Kids need a better space to play at San Jose Day Nursery

San Jose Day Nursery seeks $50,000 to revamp its playground for improved safety and engaging play experiences for young children.

'Epic paddle' in Upminster to help disadvantaged young people

Stubbers Adventure Centre aims to make outdoor adventures accessible to all children, regardless of financial means.

Share the Spirit: Child care isn't easy. Lincoln Families helps East Bay parents lighten the load.

The article highlights the challenges immigrant families face in finding community and support while raising children in a new environment.

Wish Book: Kids need a better space to play at San Jose Day Nursery

San Jose Day Nursery seeks $50,000 to revamp its playground for improved safety and engaging play experiences for young children.
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How To Talk to Your Teen About Pornography

Parents should address adolescent pornography exposure calmly and openly, fostering safe discussions about values and reactions.
Blocking apps may delay access to porn, but discussions on the topic are essential as encounters are almost inevitable.

Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds

Embodied's closure is due to a last-minute withdrawal of a critical funding source, rendering its $800 educational robot for kids non-functional.

Exclusive | NYC students as young as 8 spew Diddy-themed jokes - now outraged parents want his name banned

Young NYC school kids are making Diddy-themed jokes, alarming parents who advocate for banning his name from schools due to inappropriate context.

I serve my kids dinner at 4:30 p.m. It guarantees we have family time and they sleep better.

Earlier family meals improve children's mood, focus, and sleep quality.
Meal prepping simplifies dinner preparation for busy parents.

Investing in children's 'next 1,000 days'

The article emphasizes the importance of nurturing environments for children's development during the critical ages of two to five.
A significant focus is placed on the need for accessible quality preschool programs worldwide.

The 22 Best Cyber Monday Toy Deals

The article recommends selecting high-quality developmental toys, tested by children, rather than generic or low-quality items for holiday shopping.
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