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Growth spurt may be to blame for children's sweet tooth
Study: Body responds to use of calories by increased sweet preference
March 25, 2009, 3:44 p.m.
Ever wonder why your children will eat only a few bites of dinner but have no problem scarfing down a big bowl of ice cream?
Blame it on their growing bones.
New research suggests that children who are growing rapidly have a higher preference for sweets than children growing at a slower rate.
Turn to special 'family slowdowns'
Unplug, shut down and switch off
February 18, 2009, 4:36 p.m.
Does your teen turn on the sarcasm when she's kicked off the computer? Is your grade-schooler asking for more quality time with the TV?
It could be your kids are overprogrammed and overstimulated in these hectic, wired times, and your family could stand to be unplugged. Tossing the electronics, if only temporarily, provides your kids with something in short supply - your undivided attention.
Schools no longer nitpicky about head lice
Many schools allow children with nits to stay in class
February 18, 2009, 3:31 p.m.
With the backing of some major health organizations, a majority of schools across the country are allowing youngsters to stay in class if they have nits - that is, lice eggs - but no crawling lice in their hair.
It's a change recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Association of School Nurses, and it has been welcomed by many educators and parents, who worried that students were missing too much school, moms and dads were missing work, and children were being made to feel ashamed.