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Children whose parents didn’t have college degrees were more likely to have digital information transferred to third parties – including Facebook Graph – despite child privacy laws prohibiting the practice.
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Bobby and Michele Johnson thought they had plenty of time, but then labor advanced quickly – and baby Jack was born in their car outside the hospital entrance.
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Different parenting styles, generational gaps and overstepping boundaries are cited as causes of tension between parents and grandparents in a recent poll on children’s health.
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Grab your kids and get ready for the big show! Explore musical activities that will bring out everyone’s inner musician.
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Kids bored at home? This week’s activities will take you and your little ones into the great outdoors together.
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Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.
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Experts discuss honoring loved ones lost to COVID-19 and the disproportionate impact the pandemic has had on communities of color.
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Nearly three fourths of parents misreported preschoolers’ mobile technology use; some children ages 3-5 engaged with apps intended for teens and adults.
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While encouraging a varied diet is recommended, being too restrictive with food may not be the best approach to helping children form healthy eating habits.
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Experts caution parents to research health apps before tweens use them and consider such factors as privacy, ad content and body image impact.
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A tribute to mothers who delivered babies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to help teens emotionally adjust to social distancing and how to balance increased media use along with online learning and socializing.
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Being pregnant in the time of coronavirus presents a new set of challenges for expectant parents. One doctor answers questions about pregnancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A national poll, conducted by pediatricians at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, covers sexual abuse and ways you as a parent can discuss the topic with your own children.
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As the coronavirus keeps families homebound, a childhood development expert shares ways to have productive days together.