KrizzDaPaul via Getty Images Vaccines, on the other hand, are believed to induce stronger and longer lasting immunity. They’re also a lot safer than waiting to catch the virus for the first time – or waiting to catch it again, as we don’t know how common reinfections are. While most presume that the second time […]
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A healthy cardiovascular system is high on the list of benefits that come from an active lifestyle. You’re not just strengthening you’re heart, you’re also supporting a healthy blood and oxygen flow, keeping blood pressure and cholesterol levels down, reducing insulin resistance and strengthening the immune system ― all of which are vital to increasing […]
This story is part of a HuffPost Parents project called “I See Me,” a series for parents and kids on the power of representation. We know how important it is for kids to see people who look like them on the biggest stages, including politics, sports, entertainment and beyond. Throughout February, we’ll explore the importance […]
Advertising is a multibillion-dollar industry, so it’s not surprising that it has a powerful influence on consumers’ habits and choices. This applies to both the youngest consumers and their parents. Research has highlighted the effect of advertising on children, from getting them hooked on certain brands to ingraining gender stereotypes to heightening insecurities. “Learning to […]
“Firefly Lane” is the most popular show on Netflix, according to the streaming service’s public ranking system. The show is also the most popular offering on Netflix regardless of format. The new Netflix Original stars Sarah Chalke and Katherine Heigl and is based on a 2008 novel of the same name. The story focuses on […]
They say kids don’t come with a manual, but fortunately parents have other resources at their disposal. Perhaps the most helpful one is Google. From the practical to the absurd, there’s no limit to the information parents seek on Google. And as the funny moms and dads of Twitter have shown, raising kids leads to […]
TikTok has revived all sorts of things from days past, from Omegle chat pranks to sea shanties. “What I Eat In A Day” videos, where the video creator does a mini vlog of their food consumption in a day, have also resurfaced. Dietitians, home cooks and even student athletes appear to have their finger in […]
For months, medical groups have sounded the alarm about the possibility of widespread COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among parents whenever one becomes available for children. And new data suggests that concern isn’t unfounded. A poll of 1,000 parents with children in K-12 public schools conducted by the National Parents Union (a nationwide network of groups and […]
Congressional investigators have found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals” in many popular baby food brands, according to a new report released Thursday. The investigators examined a wide range of rice cereals, purees, puffs and juices from Nurture (which sells Happy Family Organics), Beech-Nut Nutrition, Hain Celestial Group (which sells the Earth’s Best Organics brand) […]
By David Shepardson and Susan Heavey WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional investigators found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals” in certain baby foods that could cause neurological damage, a House Oversight subcommittee said in a report released on Thursday in calling for new standards and testing requirements. The panel examined products made by Nurture Inc, […]