NEWS / KIDS

What Kind of Day Care is Best?

Parents, especially working parents, worry about childcare. A new study suggests that, for kids at least, being in childcare isn't so bad. >

An Ultra-Processed Early Death

It is estimated that our love of snacks, cakes and cookies made with manufactured ingredients, leads to 30,000 premature deaths. Eat real. >

The Skills to Raise Challenging Children

Caregivers of difficult children often feel they have nowhere to turn. A brief program taught them ways to connect with their kids. >

Sleep Problems? Why Some Kids May Stop Napping Early

Napping varies widely among kids. Some need more naps longer; others give it up early. It seems to be about brain development more than age. >

Video Games May Strengthen Certain Cognitive Skills

Playing video games a few hours a day can help kids develop visual accuracy and impulse control -- at least some kids, anyway. >

Self-Control Strategies Improve College Entrance Test Scores

High schoolers who found ways to harness self-control -- like turning off their phones while they studied -- scored better on entrance exams >

Air Pollution and the Young Brain

Early exposure to air pollution can cause changes to an area of babies' brains associated with ASD, depression and anxiety later in life. >

Tracking Trends in Teen Substance Use

How teens spend their time out of school affects their use of cannabis and nicotine. Having a job plays a surprising role, too. >

Screen Time Is Not Always Bad

Parents are wise to limit screen time. But watching age-appropriate programs with your kids can actually stimulate cognitive development. >

Ultra-Processed “Gateway” Foods

Foods like potato chips and packaged pastries are habit-forming and can lead teens to eat more foods with lots of salt, sugar and fats. >

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