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The latest posts from the Growth Curve blog on the inexact science of parenting, by Laura Sanders.
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Toddlers tend to opt for the last thing in a set, so craft your questions carefully
Two-year-olds demonstrate a verbal quirk that makes their answers less reliable.
Wed Jul 10, 2019 15:55
When fighting lice, focus on kids’ heads, not hats or toys
Learning a little about lice makes for a more efficient battle against the bugs.
Fri Jun 14, 2019 04:02
Let most babies eat food containing peanuts. Really.
Pediatricians are not yet peanut-savvy when it comes to convincing parents to feed babies food containing peanuts, a new survey suggests.
Tue Nov 7, 2017 23:18
C-sections lead to heftier mouse pups, but the implications for people aren’t clear
Mice born via C-section gained more weight than mice born vaginally, adding to the body of research that hints at a link between birth mode and future health.
Wed Oct 25, 2017 15:28
Moms tweak the timbre of their voice when talking to their babies
Mothers shift the timbre, or quality, of their voice when talking to their babies, a change that happens in many different languages.
Wed Oct 18, 2017 16:26
Parenting advice gets a fact-check
A new website called Parentifact attempts to fight parenting misinformation.
Thu Oct 5, 2017 17:38
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