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The Childhood Habit Linked to a Sharper Brain and Better Mental Health Is Surprisingly Simple, but Researchers Found a Catch
A September 18 report from the New York Post highlighted a familiar childhood pastime that researchers have connected with better…
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More Than 38,000 Magnetic Humanoid Toy Sets Sold on Amazon Are Being Recalled After Two Children Were Hospitalized, With the Hazard Hidden in Their Hands and Feet
A New York Post report published September 22 covered a recall that the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had…
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A Mom Turned Her Daughter’s Birthday Into a Party-Bus Park Crawl, and One Viral Idea Has Parents Debating the Details That Matter Most
A creative birthday celebration has sparked an unexpected debate about how far parents should go to make their children’s parties…
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15 Things Every Parent Should Know About Managing Screen Time for Kids
Managing screen time for children can feel overwhelming, especially with so many devices and platforms vying for their attention. Being informed about effective strategies can help you set boundaries that contribute to your child’s healthy development.
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Scientists Studied 113 Young Children and Found That Their Blinking May Reveal a Surprising Clue About How They Handle Change
A September 23 story from the New York Post brought attention to research examining whether the way young children blink…
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Moms Are Baking Breast Milk Into Cupcakes, Shakes and Pancakes to Ward Off the Flu, but the Science Raises a Big Question About Whether It Works
A New York Post report published September 24, 2026 described breastfeeding mothers adding their own milk to everyday family recipes…
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A Mom Cancelled Her Babysitter Six Hours Early and Offered $60 for the Trouble, but a $120 Bill the Next Morning Revealed One Costly Detail They Had Never Settled
A mother’s cancelled babysitting appointment turned into a $120 dispute the following morning, raising questions about when caregivers should be…
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Gen Alpha’s Baffling 2026 Slang Has Adults Googling Everything From ‘Scuba’ to ‘I Can’t Do Nathan,’ and the Meanings Are Stranger Than They Sound
Some of the phrases catching adults off guard in 2026 sound less like ordinary conversation than fragments of a joke…
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A Mom Thought Her Baby Was Simply Chubby Until a Health Visitor Spotted One Small Sign, and Now She’s Considering an Unexpected Step for Her Daughter’s Future
Sophie Dumas initially believed there was nothing unusual about her daughter Sienna’s appearance, until a health visitor noticed that the…
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The Childhood Reading Habit Linked to Better Mental Health and Brain Development Could Have a Bigger Payoff Than Parents Realize
The conversation returned after a September 18, 2026, New York Post report highlighted reading for pleasure as a childhood habit…
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