Milk has traditionally been considered to provide optimal nutrition for growing children. Lisa Capretto has written for Oprah.com on,The Health Benefits of Milk. The National Dairy Council says “milk packs quite a punch when it comes to nutrition—and you don’t have to drink a gallon to reap the benefits.” Today, Dec. 17, 2012, Crystal Phend has [...]

From a California press release: Much of today’s popular music contains lyrics inappropriate for children, while actual kids’ songs tend to lack pop music’s rhythm and beat. Jeff Schneeweis is hoping to redefine both kids’ music and distribution through his newest project The Kids’ Way. Children are constantly exposed to mainstream, popular music through radio, television, [...]

GREENSBORO — What lies beneath the sink has always been considered a danger zone for children. One of the newest dangers that is concerning parents comes in the form of small, brightly colored detergent pods. Recently, thousands of children have gotten sick from swallowing them. “Well if they look like candy that might have something [...]

By Julie Seguss  color scheme There’s a rainbow of shades beyond the primary colors, and Pantone Mini Board Books aim to introduce your budding artist to these nuances of color. From Fire Truck Red to Duckling Yellow, each of these six little books includes five kid-friendly Pantone hues with fun peek-through shapes in the pages. Ages [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Tomorrow marks the eleventh anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.  Each year, the American media covers a memorial and often shows clips of the tragedy.  Whether it be televised, in print, or on the internet, your child may be exposed to the coverage.  Depending on their age, he or she may [...]

The following content was originally published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, warning us that toddlers and seniors are most often injured in battery-swallowing incidents. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Small, coin-sized batteries can be found in products in nearly every home in America. From the flashlight sitting on the table, to the remote control next [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere The day has finally arrived!  Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood premieres on PBS KIDS with a special one-hour block of two back-to-back episodes. In honor of today’s debut of the show, New Parent has gotten the scoop from creator Angela Santomero, who was also the visionary behind the hit children’s programs Super WHY! and [...]

Stranger anxiety amongst children can be frustrating for both parents and babies alike. Learn how to tackle stranger anxiety with these useful tips.

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