A recent report reveals if a parent is depressed, the children can also suffer. The report issued by the National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine calls for health and social service professionals the pay greater attention to the impact of parental depression in children. (more…)
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If A Parent Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010Are Working Parents Too Busy To Eat Right?
Wednesday, August 11th, 2010A recent study shows that parents losing a job may mean cutting back on food bills, but those who are employed could have poor eating habits overall. (more…)
Alert: Advair Inhalers Stolen
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010Does anyone in your family use Advair? Some Advair inhalers were stolen in 2009 and now are beginning to appear in pharmacy shelves. The FDA is warning consumers not to use them. (more…)
Pain-free Vaccines On The Way?
Monday, July 19th, 2010Are you tired of the tears in the pediatricians’ office when it comes time to vaccines? Good news is on the horizon! (more…)
Kids Of Parents Who Value Exercise Are More Active
Thursday, July 8th, 2010According to a recent study, children are more likely to exercise, be active or join a sports team if their parents are engaged in a healthy lifestyle. (more…)
Alert! Kellogg Cereal Recall
Sunday, June 27th, 2010Some of the most popular kids cereals are being voluntarily recalled. (more…)
Alert: Fake Tamiflu Sold On Internet
Friday, June 18th, 2010The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers who purchase medication on the internet to be aware of sites selling fake “generic” versions of Tamilfu. (more…)
Parents Worry About Their Child’s Safety on the Internet
Saturday, June 5th, 2010New research shows that almost two-thirds of parents are worried about online predators, but more than four in five parents say their children use the internet without adult supervision. (more…)
Study: Kids of Working Moms Less Healthy
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Children who have a working mother are less likely to eat healthy or exercise as much as children who have stay-at-home mothers. (more…)
Study: Parents’ Sex Talks with Kids Happening Too Late
Wednesday, April 28th, 2010Many parents dread the thought of having the “sex talk” with their child. And a new study shows that many parents are uncomfortable talking about sex with their kids and when they do, it may be too late. (more…)
