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The case for revolutionizing child care in America

May 17, 2022
A new book argues that greater public support for parents is critical for the brain development of America's kids.
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Goats and Soda

COMIC: How children are coping in Ukraine — and how parents can help

Mar 21, 2022
Two psychologists in Ukraine tell what they are hearing from traumatized children — and how to give support to these youngsters. Although in the chaos of war, that can be a daunting task.
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World
A children's room in Beit Hanoun, the northern Gaza Strip, is damaged in a building destroyed by an airstrike prior to a cease-fire reached after an 11-day war between Gaza's Hamas rulers and Israel.

Parents In Gaza And Israel Are Doing Their Best To Shield Kids From The Trauma Of War

May 25, 2021
Parents on both sides had to find ways to protect their children. "Yes, the cease-fire has been enforced. But how are we going to deal with children traumatized by this?" asks a mother in Gaza.
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CCSD Kids Are Back To In-Person Classes. How Is It Going So Far?

Apr 02, 2021

Kids spent the past year at home doing distance learni

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Goats and Soda
The author's daughter, Rosy, at age 2 as she does dishes — voluntarily. Getting her involved in chores did lead to the kitchen being flooded and dishes being broken. But she is still eager to help.

Are We Raising Unhelpful, Bossy Kids? Here's The Fix

Mar 05, 2021
In some cultures kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.
Fifth Street

November 25, 2020

Nov 25, 2020
FAMILYPALOOZA THANKSGIVING SPECIAL! | A Very Full House | Movies with Dad | After the Curtain | The Death of Reiko Kawasaki | She Swallowed a Coin | 'I'm a Real Boy'
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The Coronavirus Crisis
The pandemic shuttered day-care centers, after-school programs and camps this year, creating problems for some parents who put aside wages, pre-tax, to pay for those expenses.

Use It Or Lose It: Parents Set Wages Aside For Child Care. Now It's At Risk

Nov 19, 2020
For many families, 2020 ended up being a year with fewer child-care expenses. Now parents with unspent funds in their dependent-care flexible spending accounts are trying to figure out what to do.
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Shots - Health News
We're tethered to our brothers and sisters as adults far longer than we are as children; our sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have.

Here's To Grown-Up Siblings And The Ties That Bind

Nov 28, 2019
Though she and her younger brother are very different, he's the one, in a way, she knows best. Sibling relationships, in fact, are the longest-lasting family ties we have, transcending time and loss.
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Shots - Health News
Timely support and treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can help children focus and thrive, pediatricians say. But it takes close follow-up after diagnosis to tailor that treatment and avoid drug side effects.

Most Kids On Medicaid Who Are Prescribed ADHD Drugs Don't Get Proper Follow-Up

Aug 14, 2019
An inspector general report from the Department of Health and Human Services found that 100,000 kids who were newly prescribed ADHD medication didn't see a care provider for months afterward.
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StoryCorps
Tina Dietz and Patrick Conteh at StoryCorps in Bismarck, N.D.

'She Was The Adult I Needed Growing Up': Remembering A Great-Aunt's Enduring Love

Jun 28, 2019
Tina Dietz spent her childhood in a troubled home. Her great-aunt Shirley changed her life and provided solace through love and validation.
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Shots - Health News
Given supportive, nurturing conditions, highly reactive "orchid" children can thrive when tackling challenges, pediatrician and author Thomas Boyce says, especially if they have the comfort of a regular routine.

Is Your Child An Orchid Or A Dandelion? Unlocking The Science Of Sensitive Kids

Mar 04, 2019
Some kids seem resilient from the start — readily able, like dandelions, to cope with stress and adversity. But pediatrician Thomas Boyce says biologically reactive kids need more support to thrive.
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Shots - Health News
A combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella protects kids against all three illnesses with one shot.

States Move To Restrict Parents' Refusal To Vaccinate Their Kids

Feb 28, 2019
Following several measles outbreaks this winter, there is a movement among some states to make it more difficult for people to claim nonmedical exemptions to vaccine laws.
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Do You Post About Your Kids Online — And Talk With Them About It? Tell Us Your Story

Feb 22, 2019
We want to hear from any parents who have posted about their children online and have had a conversation about that practice with their kids.
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Shots - Health News
If you fear your child may have taken or received too much medicine, call the national poison control hotline at <a href="https://poisonhelp.hrsa.gov/">1-800-222-1222</a>.

Giving Medicine To Young Children? Getting The Dose Right Is Tricky

Feb 11, 2019
In a recent survey, 1 in 5 parents thought that using a household spoon was OK for measuring their child's medicine. It's not. Here's how to help little kids without overdosing them.
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Shots - Health News
Some research suggests that having multiples increases a parent's risk of mental health concerns — like depression and anxiety — before and after the children are born. Don't be afraid to admit it, parents advise. Emotional support can help.

Pssst: Parenting Twins Can Be Depressing

Aug 29, 2018
Expectant parents of twins and other multiples may be ready for the joy and extra physical demands of caring for more than one baby. But few know the risk of depression and anxiety runs higher, too.
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Education

Are You Becoming An Empty Nester? Share Your Story

Aug 16, 2018
Are you about to send your last or only child off to college, making you an empty nester? NPR's Morning Edition wants to hear from you.
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Goats and Soda

Your Turn: When Parents Push Too Hard ... Or Not Enough

Jul 12, 2018
We asked our readers: Did you feel too much pressure from your parents when you were kids? As parents, how do you motivate your kids to do well?
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The Two-Way
A child plays with a mobile phone while riding in a New York subway in December. Two major Apple investors urged the iPhone maker to take action to curb growing smartphone use among children.

Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use

Jun 04, 2018
Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology.
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Shots - Health News
Ashley Brady explains the increase over time in marijuana potency to a class of eighth-graders at Marin Primary and Secondary School in Larkspur, California.

With The Rise Of Legal Weed, Drug Education Moves From 'Don't' to 'Delay'

Jun 03, 2018
Today's drug prevention messaging is a far cry from the "Just Say No" days. Schools want to give kids the facts to make informed decisions about whether and when to try drugs or alcohol.
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Goats and Soda
The "carpenter" parent thinks that a child can be molded, writes Alison Gopnik. The "gardener," on the other hand, is less concerned about who the child will become and instead provides a protected space to explore.

What Kind Of Parent Are You: Carpenter Or Gardener?

May 28, 2018
Alison Gopnik talks about two very different philosophies of parenting in her book 'The Gardener and the Carpenter.'
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Shots - Health News
In a study of nearly 5,600 U.S. youths ages 12 to 17, about 6 percent say they've engaged in some sort of digital self-harm. More than half in that subgroup say they've bullied themselves this way more than once.

When Teens Cyberbully Themselves

Apr 21, 2018
In this latest form of self-harming behavior, adolescents anonymously post mean or derogatory comments about themselves on social media as a way of managing feelings of sadness or self-loathing.
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Shots - Health News
Staying healthy and knowing how to find good health care is a big challenge for college freshmen leaving home for the first time.

Off To College? Don't Forget To Pack A Plan For Your Health

Oct 07, 2017
Students, health care providers and parents all have a role to play in making sure college freshmen know how to get the health care they need when they're away from home for the first time.
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Shots - Health News
Republican Sen. Lamar Alexander chairs the Senate's Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee; Sen. Patty Murray is the committee's ranking Democrat.

5 Controversial Ideas For Shoring Up Health Insurance Markets

Aug 30, 2017
Lawmakers looking to stabilize the health insurance exchanges may consider a number of proposals — including pushing young adults off a parent's plan or letting people buy into Medicare and Medicaid.
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Shots - Health News
Rosendo Gil, who was a nurse in his native Mexico, works to build trust with all of his clients. Blas Lopez and Lluvia Padilla say Gil has taught them how to better care for their daughter and themselves.

Home Visits Help Parents Overcome Tough Histories, Raise Healthy Children

Aug 21, 2017
A program that provides $400 million in federal funds for the visits expires next month. Advocates and providers hope it will be reauthorized and even expanded, saying it's money well spent.
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Shots - Health News
Jack Gilbert, co-author of the book "Dirt Is Good," says kids should be encouraged to get dirty, play with animals and eat colorful vegetables.

'Dirt Is Good': Why Kids Need Exposure To Germs

Jul 16, 2017
Should I use antibacterial soaps? How often should I bathe my child? Those are just some of the questions Jack Gilbert, a microbiome scientist, answers in his new book.
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