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Safe Kids: Saliva Test Detects Lead Levels in Children

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

The first non-invasive saliva screening kit has been released for parents to use to discover if their kids have been exposed to excessive levels of toxic lead.

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Connecting Kids to Community: Getting Youth Involved in a Good Cause

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Helen Coronato

Before scheduling after-school soccer practice or cheerleading, why not consider committing to a different kind of extracurricular activity: community outreach.

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Smokeless Home: Adults’ Example Influences Youth Tobacco Use

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

Research conducted in Sweden has determined that its country’s teenagers are more positive today towards their parents’ attempts to discourage them from smoking than in the past.

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Most Medicated Population: U.S. Kids Prescribed More Psychotropic Medicine

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

A study shows that American children are more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication than kids in other countries.

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Calming Anxious Lives: A Holistic Approach to Parenting

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Lisa Marshall

A culture of hyper-parenting has emerged, in which kids are overscheduled and academically overloaded, and adult role models are more stressed than ever. Learn about ways to reduce your child's anxiety.

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Sexting Survey: National Campaign Alerts Parents to Harmful Trend

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

A survey has found alarming statistics when it comes to teens and young adults sending nude or semi-nude pictures of themselves.

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The Lowdown On Ad Glut: The Unhealthy Messages Being Sent to Our Youth

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM

Research shows a ban on fast food advertisements in the United States could benefit the health of its youth.

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School Lunch Program: A Prime Opportunity to Serve Up Improvements

Aug 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Aimee Witteman

Our education system has traditionally held that reading, math, science and English classes form basic building blocks for success. But what lessons are our children learning daily in their school cafeteria? Good food advocates would like to see mandatory funding for Farm to School programs.

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