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Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
(Washington, D.C., December 29, 2020) – Nutrition in America took a major step forward today with the publication of Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. Jointly published by the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) every...
GSK Consumer Health Recalls Five Excedrin Brands Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Name of product: Excedrin Migraine Caplets, Excedrin Migraine Geltabs, Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets, Excedrin PM Headache Caplets, and Excedrin Tension Headache Caplets Hazard: Some of the bottles containing the over-the-counter drug can have a hole in the bottom. ...
Protect Your Family During Winter and COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the COVID-19 pandemic getting worse, and winter’s colder months limiting outdoor activity, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges housebound consumers to be alert to hidden hazards in the...
Too many hot car deaths
Child hot car deaths on pace to break last year's record Posted: 9:24 AM, Oct 16, 2019, Updated: 4:46 PM, Oct 16, 2019WP TV, By: Susan Gonzalez, View Original Article HereThe number of children who have died as a result of being left in a hot vehicle is on pace to...
Water Safety: Preventing Drowning
Summary: Florida is the leader in drowning deaths of children 4 and under. Children can drown in 2 inches of water in 2 seconds. JACD, a non-profit organization, can help you keep your children safe. They provide free pool fencing for families with ungated water...
How Much Device Screen Use for Children?
SUMMARY: There are many reasons for parents to be thoughtful about how much screen time they allow their children. Amount of screen use per day has been associated with developmental outcomes, obesity, poor sleep quality and eye development. Expert organizations have...
For infants, distinguishing between friends and strangers is a laughing matter
By Science Daily Study shows five-month-olds can make judgments about relationships through co-laughter. Infants as young as five months can differentiate laughter between friends and that between strangers, finds a new study by researchers at New York University and...
5 Signs Your Toddler Needs To Socialize More
By Alison Kresta, Romper.com As a parent, it's no surprise that you often come across some really complicated issues. There are so many things that you get confronted with out of the blue and are expected to instantly know how to handle it. Like tantrums, teaching...
Does It Make Sense To Delay Children’s Vaccines?
Reposted from KHN.org, Written by Bernard J. Wolfson. This KHN story first published on California Healthline, a service of the California Health Care Foundation. When Elyse Imamura’s son was an infant, she and her husband, Robert, chose to spread out his vaccinations...
5 Signs Your Toddler Needs To Eat More Vegetables, & What Experts Say You Should Do About It
Reposted from Romper.com, written by Ashley Jones, March 20, 2019 Article Summary - Read the full article here Picky toddlers are the worst. I can't even count the number of times I have cooked a perfectly delicious meal only to have a toddler throw it entirely on the...
Ready, set, sleep! Teach your newborn about bedtime
Sleep training is a popular way for helping babies – and exhausted parents – get a full night’s rest. If you choose this path, experts generally recommend that your baby be 4 months or older before beginning. However, there are things that parents can do earlier on to...
Your Toddler’s Favorite Color Can Mean More To Them Than You Think, According to Science
Reposted from Romper, written by Ashley Jones, March 6, 2019 Article Summary Toddlers want what they want when they want it. Have you ever tried to tell a toddler “no” when they demand to wear their favorite outfit over and over again? Was that outfit perhaps...
Handing over a baby food pouch? You might want to think twice
For busy parents and caregivers, baby food pouches can be a lifesaver: They seem fairly healthy, they’re simple to grab if you’re on the go, and they’re easy for little ones to eat. But are they actually healthy and beneficial to kids? There's so much (sometimes...
16 simple ways new dads can help new moms
Whether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is...
Top Ten Toddler Toys for Development
LANSING, Mich (WLNS) -- By: Jorma Duran Posted: Feb 26, 2019 07:52 AM EST This report is focused on toddler development and how to make sure your child is reaching certain developmental milestones. A great way to help is to provide toys and activities that'll help...
