Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM
High levels in the bloodstream of DEHP, a chemical used in toys, pacifiers, food packaging and vinyl flooring, has been linked by Korean researchers to obesity in children.
Sep 30, 2013 12:14PM ● By Randy Kambic
Put a telescope in front of kids and they’ll find in the wide night sky a classroom of awe and wonder.
Aug 30, 2013 01:05PM ● By Kids for Peace
In sweet words, children describe what peace means to them, from hugs to making art and singing to everyone having a ball.
Jul 31, 2013 01:16PM
Sure, two-year-olds cry a lot, but research shows they like to jump right in to help a struggling adult pick up crayons and, if held back from helping, showed sympathy.
Jul 31, 2013 01:15PM
In a recent study, anxious teens that blogged online about their stress points and received positive comments showed more improvement than those that preferred private “Dear Diary” entries.
Jul 31, 2013 01:14PM
Narcissism in youth is on the rise, but feeling wonder in the presence of something larger than one’s self can lower the “I am the center of the world” syndrome while encouraging empathy, a meta-analysis shows.
High-school students that feel grateful are happier, more hopeful and less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol.
Jul 31, 2013 12:37PM
Injuries are skyrocketing as more young children bump into others or fall out of bounce houses.
Jun 28, 2013 12:00PM ● By Madeline Levine
Science says there’s no need to program a child’s every moment! It turns out that “just playing” builds practical skills that will last a lifetime.
Apr 30, 2013 12:36PM
Many summer camps have taken steps to prevent bullying, reflecting mainstream trends.