Articles for Tag: "parents"

What parents should know about synthetic pot  Featured
What parents should know about synthetic pot
It’s sometimes called “spice,” “K2,” or “blaze.” But a recent surge of deaths in the U.S. due to synthetic marijuana has many parents calling it “deadly.”
4 ways to keep your kids safe online  Featured
4 ways to keep your kids safe online
Kids have easier access to the Internet than ever before, so how can parents make sure they are staying safe while using it?
Are parents the best fitness role models for kids? 
Are parents the best fitness role models for kids?
A new study looks at whether parents’ exercise habits affect their teen’s health.
Marriages thrive when dad chips in 
Marriages thrive when dad chips in
Research shows that fathers who spend time with kids and help wives with household duties can experience marital bliss.
Magnets can be deadly for kids 
Magnets can be deadly for kids
Most children who accidently swallow magnets require at least one surgery and sometimes more to treat the internal injuries, a new study shows.
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health 
When kids leave the nest, parents can still influence health
Researchers say the more college students communicate with their parents–the more their diet and physical activity improve.
Dangers of overscheduling your child  Featured
Dangers of overscheduling your child
Parents may think their children benefit from endless activities, but an overloaded schedule with no unstructured free time may lead to a host of other physical and behavioral health issues for children.