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Six-Year-Old Snags Dream Job

Six-Year-Old Snags Dream Job

This kid knows how to think big and go after what he wants, even if he is only in first grade.

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Watch How You Hold That Crayon*

Watch How You Hold That Crayon*

Just when you thought we’d reached the heights of absurdity in kid-coaching, a new trend trumps them all …

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Could Your Kid Be Headed For A Heart Attack?

Could Your Kid Be Headed For A Heart Attack?

New government figures show that 1 out of 5 teens now have cholesterol levels that put them at risk for heart disease …

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Boy or Girl. Who Knows?

Boy or Girl. Who Knows?

Our friend Paige tried out all the gender prediction methods, and here’s what she learned …

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Meningitis Explained

Meningitis Explained

Get the facts and know when to get worried (and when not to) about this childhood infection. It’s not as scary as you may think.

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Antipsychotic Drugs For Tots?

Antipsychotic Drugs For Tots?

The number of pre-school children taking antipsychotic drugs has doubled in the past decade. What’s going on?

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The 'Why?' of Autism

The ‘Why?’ of Autism

If childhood vaccines aren’t to blame, what is? These parents are left wondering … is it them?

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The Bottom Line On BPA

The Bottom Line On BPA

Confused by the FDA’s position on Bisphenol-A and children’s health? We sure were. Get the facts here.

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Talk Is Cheap ... And It Works!

Talk Is Cheap … And It Works!

New research shows that moms (not teachers, peers, or anyone else for that matter) control whether their children develop good social skills. But how??

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Nearsightedness Is Way Up In Children. Guess Why.

Nearsightedness Is Way Up In Children. Guess Why.

Here’s a heads-up on how you can protect your child’s developing eyes. Just two simple changes might make all the difference.

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