A county in New York City’s northern suburbs declared a state of emergency over a measles outbreak that has infected more than 150 people. It hopes a ban against unvaccinated children in public places wakes their parents to the seriousness of the problem. “It’s an attention grab, there’s no question about it,” Rockland County Executive… Read More »
With kids back to school, now is the time to set the tone for a year of productive study. Getting kids to do their homework can be challenging at the best of times, but having a dedicated study space that is comfortable might give you a helping hand. Here are a few tips to create that… Read More »
Despite the warm weather it can be hard prising kids off their screens and coaxing them outdoors. Creating a space in the backyard in which they can play, imagine, create and explore will inspire young ones to enjoy their own outdoor oasis. Cubby houses have been a staple item in many Australian backyards for generations. However, as… Read More »
We know that American adults are couch potatoes. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, only 5% of US adults are physically active for 30 minutes every day, and only one in three gets the recommended 150 minutes of physical activity every week. It’s understood that people get less active as they get… Read More »
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Jan. 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Parents often worry that violent movies can trigger violence in their kids, but a new study suggests PG-13-rated movies won’t turn your kids into criminals. Researchers found that as PG-13 movies became more violent between 1985 and 2015, overall rates of murder and… Read More »
Fertility levels have a direct impact on the size and composition of the United States population. Now, according to a new report from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), the current total fertility rate in the United States is at a level below that which is needed for a population to replace itself, CNN… Read More »
Print this page WEDNESDAY, Dec. 19, 2018 — Car crashes and guns have been the two leading killers of kids in the United States for decades, and deaths from both causes are on the rise. More children have been dying from motor vehicle crashes and firearms injuries since 2013, a new report shows. Car crashes… Read More »