Diane Sawyer reports that more and more people are talking about the need for families to have "the conversation" about end-of-life care. Her news segment and the accompanying article show how this kind of conversation plays out in the case of one particularly loving family.

ABC News, 10/9/2012

Are too many parents distracted by mobile devices when they should be watching  their kids? A recent rise in injuries, reversing the longstanding trend, has doctors worried the answer is yes.

The Wall Street Journal, 9/29/2012

As Rabbi Grollman, 87, who wrote the influential 1967 book “Explaining Death to Children,” said, “Thirty years ago, there was the idea that children couldn’t understand... But now, after a death in the family, many parents allow children to see their grief... We try to avoid fairy tales and half-truths.” After all, avoiding the reality of death can make things worse. Hospices and even camps can give parents a hand when it comes to dealing with death.

The New York Times, 9/20/2012

Studies suggest that BPA, a chemical used to prevent corrosion in the lining of cans and bottles, can make fat cells bigger and disrupt the balance of estrogen and testosterone in our bodies.

NBC News, 9/18/2012

A new study released today in the journal Pediatrics suggests it is OK to let babies cry while trying to fall asleep -- a finding that may help settle a long-running debate among both parents and experts over whether allowing a baby to cry itself to sleep harms the child in the long run.

ABC News, 9/10/2012

The average American home contains over 500 chemicals. Indoor air tends to be up to five times more polluted than outside air. Check out these ten ways to create a toxin-free, beautiful home – without the use of bulky air purifiers or filtration systems.

EcoSalon, 9/5/2012

"While phthalates have been banned in children's toys, similar safeguards don't yet exist to keep them out of lunchboxes, backpacks and other children's school supplies," Mike Schade of the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, which released the report Sunday, said in a statement. Phthalates have been linked to chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and even developmental disorders.

ABC News, 8/27/2012

Recent studies have suggested that anesthetic drugs may increase the risk of developmental delay issues or learning disabilities (such as ADHD) later in life for children under the age of 3-- but only in kids who have been exposed to the drugs multiple times. This new research sheds light on the mysterious effects of anesthesia, but it shouldn't scare parents: there is no proof that the drugs are the direct cause of the increased risk, especially when many of the young children exposed to anesthetic drugs have other medical conditions that might make them more prone to learning disabilities.

CNN, 8/20/2012

HealthDay, 8/5/2012

Has your child started gearing up for this school year's homework demands? According to research by Sydney University educational psychologist Richard Walker, kids who do more homework actually perform worse on standardized tests.

TODAY.com, 7/27/2012

The shooting in Colorado forces children to confront difficult issues. According to Dr. Paul Coleman, author of How to Say It to Your Child When Bad Things Happen, younger children need to be reassured that bad things won't happen to them. Don't assume you know how they feel; ask questions, and don't label feelings. If tragedy is in the family, parents should reinforce that they will be there for them.

Parenting.com via CNN, 7/23/2012