Study: Giving Kids Sips of Alcohol Can Lead to Binge Drinking
Many parents allow their kids to take a little sip of their beer or wine from time to time, but it’s not a good idea according to a new report.
The study involved surveys of 561 middle school students in Rhode Island over a three-year period. A little under a […]
Chefs to the Rescue for Healthier and Yummier School Lunches
A new study finds that getting a professional chef’s input actually does improve fruit and vegetable selection in school cafeterias, leading students to eat more of them.
The study included more than 2,600 students in grades 3 through 8 at 14 elementary and middle schools in two urban, low-income districts […]
More Parents Report Children’s Disabilities
Parents are reporting their children’s disabilities more now than a decade ago, according to a study published online in Pediatrics. Analysis of the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) records found that reports of physical disabilities have declined and neurodevelopmental or mental health disability reports […]