Teaching Children About the Health Benefits of Water

Adding school water fountains, distributing water bottles in classrooms and teaching kids about the health benefits of water can lower a child’s risk for becoming overweight, a new study shows.
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/school-water-fountains-to-prevent-obesity/

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New Treatment Shows Promise for Children with Severe Peanut Allergies

A medically supervised daily dose of peanuts may help children with peanut allergies greatly increase their tolerance to the food, according to two new studies that raise the possibility of a cure for this potentially life-threatening condition.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/16/health/16peanuts.html?ref=health

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The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep for Children

The importance of making sure children get enough sleep.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/10/health/10klas.html?ref=health

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Rewarding Children for Academic Achievement

Good article from NYT Science section about the ongoing debate of rewarding children for academic achievement.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/03/health/03rewa.html?_r=1&ref=science

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