Tips to make school lunches healthier
There's a new kind of food fight erupting in schools, districts, and state legislatures as alarm over childhood obesity spreads. Here's how parents can get involved.
Countdown to back to school: get healthy
Eating right and sleeping well will help your child succeed in school.
Your child's brain on technology: social media
Social media isn't going anywhere, so parents need to understand how it affects kids and determine what role it should play in our children's lives.
Tech and the brain: tablets
How do e-readers and tablets compare to good ole print-on-paper books when it comes to learning? Find out in part 4 of our series on tech and your child's brain.
5 reasons to let kids play
Reading and writing isn't the only way kids learn. (So don't skip the playing!)
Are girls鈥� and boys鈥� brains different?
Science shows they aren't as different as you may think.
Drinking, drugs, and 鈥� early dating?
Dating is part of growing up, but early dating can be risky.
Cringe-worthy Halloween costumes
Princess or assassin? Gory zombie or sexualized pop star? You may cringe at your child's Halloween costume, but here's why the most wince-worthy outfits make developmental sense.
Is junk food harmful to learning?
A healthier diet just might help kids do better in school.
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