News

Pregnancy
	ADD associated with low folate levels in pregnancy
	Anxious moms have smaller babies
	Good news for moms-to-be with MS
	Mom’s exposure to germs during pregnancy might protect her baby from allergies
	Mom’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy affects child’s neurodevelopment
	Names are as critical as parents-to-be believe
	November is premature birth awareness month

Baby’s First Year
	Antidepressants linked to breastfeeding difficulties in new moms
	Allergy risk can be identified with a simple blood test
	Breastfeeding rights are protected by a new federal law
	Choking is a leading cause of death among babies and young children
	Moms tend to follow Grandmom’s parenting styles
	Review finds no autism-vaccine link
	Some parents still not placing their babies back to sleep
	Tummy time is necessary for babies’ development

Toddler Years
	Active preschoolers grow into leaner schoolagers
	Background TV interferes with parent-child interactions
	Pain medications reduce the effectiveness of the flu shot
	Potty training timing is key
	Reading to kids fosters language development
	Scientists warn of toy-choking dangers
	Smoke alarms don’t always wake kids up
	Spanking is found to have negative effects
	Three simple strategies reduce childhood obesity
	Tips to tame toddlers’ fears

School Years
	Chicken pox shot reduces shingles risk
	Childhood germs might help to prevent adult diseases
	High-fat diets weaken the immune system
	Hyperactive boys are short sleepers
	Parental involvement is important in elementary-school years
	Parents play major role in child’s decision to pursue science-related careers