The More TV Before Bedtime, the Later Kids Get to Sleep
A study coming out of New Zealand found that the more TV children watch before bedtime, the less sleep they get. The study appeared online in Pediatrics 2013. Children and teens that spent the most...
View ArticleHoliday Food Safety Tips from the USDA
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Offers the Following Food Safety Tips for the Holiday. Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling any food. Wash food-contact surfaces...
View ArticleTips from Those in the Know
The United States Department of Agriculture,USDA has an extensive site for parents of preschool and elementary school age children featuring comprehensive nutrition plans, daily meal and snack plans...
View ArticleParents Underestimate the Calories in Fast Food Meals
At a recent meeting of the Obesity Society Jason Block, MD, of Harvard Medical School and fellow researchers reported that parents often underestimate the calories their school-age kids are consuming...
View Article“Can Do” Street Publishes An Enhanced E-book
An enhanced E-book We are pleased to announce publishing “Can Santa Find Me on Christmas?”, which is our first enhanced e-book for young readers. It features animation, narration, and text...
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