A mother beat her 2-year-old daughter and glued her to the wall over potty training, and the prosecution is wanting a 45-year sentence. The mother pleadeds guilty to first degree injury of a child A Texas mother of five is expected to be sentenced Tuesday after admitting to gluing her 2-year-old daughter to a wall and […]
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Kevorkian Speaks His Mind
The doctor was firm and combative.
The Death of Jack Kevorkian, Advocate of Assisted Suicide
“My specialty is death,” Dr.
Study: TV May Inhibit Babies’ Language Development
As most parents of small children will reluctantly admit, nothing can occupy a child quite like television. Unfortunately, the scientific evidence suggests that using the boob tube as a babysitter has its price: the more time babies spend sitting in front of the screen, the more their social, cognitive and language development may suffer
Mrs., Ms. or Miss: Addressing Modern Women
Just about every day, I am reminded that I haven’t quite decided who I am. This morning I filled out the application for an International Driving Permit: circle Miss, Mrs.
The iPhone 2
Dr. Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, a pediatrician who is a member of the academy’s council of communications and media, said the group is continually reassessing its guidelines to address new forms of “screen time.” “We always try to throw in the latest technology, but the cellphone industry is becoming so complex that we always come back […]
Kids’ Favorite Foods: Healthy Habits Begin Before Birth
Ever wonder why some youngsters approach food as an adventure and others insist on mono-meals of mac ‘n’ cheese?
Dr. Gupta offers advice to parents on H1N1
Over this past week, I had some interesting conversations with colleagues who are also health care professionals.
Is My Child Really Overweight?
Becky Cohn has worried about her daughter’s weight since she was a toddler.