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Why More Parents Are Taking Vaccines One At A Time
Today’s parents are more knowledgeable, more engaged — and more thoughtful than ever about childhood vaccines.
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Pew Research: Americans’ Largely Positive Views of Childhood Vaccines Hold Steady
CDC: Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule by Age
PubMed: Implications of Non-Specific Effects for Testing, Approving, and Regulating Vaccines
PubMed: Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization in the United States
We’re Building Something Big…
We’re creating a trusted space for parents to get clear, research-backed information on the health issues that matter most—so you can make confident choices for your family.
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PubMed: Prevalence and Trends in Pediatric-Onset Chronic Conditions in the United States, 1999–2018
National Survey of Children’s Health: Results
PubMed: Rising incidence and challenges of childhood diabetes. A mini review
New Study Reveals Link Between Team Sports and Mental Health in Kids
A major study shows that physical activity and team sports don’t just strengthen kids’ bodies—they also protect their mental health, building confidence, connection, and resilience for life.
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Bioengineer: Physical Activity and Organized Sports Participation May Protect Against Childhood Mental Health Disorders
British Journal of Sports Medicine: Impact of physical activity on the incidence of psychiatric conditions during childhood
What’s Hiding in Your Child’s Mattress?
A new study shows that many children’s mattresses contain harmful chemicals, giving parents an important reason to take a closer look at what their kids are sleeping on.
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SciTechDaily: Linked to Brain Damage: Scientists Find Alarming Levels of Dangerous Chemicals in Baby Beds
ACS Publications: Are Sleeping Children Exposed to Plasticizers, Flame Retardants, and UV-Filters from Their Mattresses?
ACS Publications: Young Children’s Exposure to Chemicals of Concern in Their Sleeping Environment: An In-Home Study
EPA: Understanding Exposures in Children’s Environments
EPA: EPA Finalizes TSCA Risk Evaluation for Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP)
The Royal Society: Phthalates and other additives in plastics: human exposure and associated health outcomes
New Research Shows Your Child’s Habits by Age 6 Could Shape Their Lifelong Health.
Here’s the good news: With healthy habits, outdoor play, and real food on the table, parents can take charge and set kids up to thrive for life.
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The Times: Child’s BMI aged six predicts likelihood of obesity as an adult
PubMed: Prevalence of high body mass index in US children and adolescents, 2007-2008
PubMed: Diet shapes the metabolite profile in the intact human ileum, which affects PYY release
ScienceDirect: Revisiting the role of protein-induced satiation and satiety
Acta Paediatrica: Outdoor play linked to lower obesity risk in children
CDC: Preventing Childhood Obesity: 6 Things Families Can Do
PubMed: Screen Media Exposure and Obesity in Children and Adolescents
JAMA: Association of Physical Activity and Screen Time With Body Mass Index Among US Adolescents
PubMed: Is family meal frequency associated with obesity in children and adolescents?
The Journal of Pediatrics: The Protective Role of Family Meals for Youth Obesity: 10-Year Longitudinal Associations
Want a Simple Way to Support Your Child’s Immune Health? Sunshine, Whole Foods, and Vitamin D Are a Powerful Start.
Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” plays a powerful role in your child’s immune health, mood, and development—yet many kids aren’t getting enough.
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The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne: Vitamin D
NIH: Calcium and Vitamin D: Important for Bone Health
Pediatric Research: The Vitamin D Connection to Pediatric Infections and Immune Function
PubMed: Vitamin D and Its Role in Skeletal Muscle
PubMed: Prevalence and Associations of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency in US Children: NHANES 2001–2004
UCLA Health: Ask the Doctors - How much sunshine do I need for enough vitamin D?
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia: Vitamin D Supplements: What Parents Should Know
The WHO is Pushing For Global Access to Ozempic to Fight Obesity… But Are We Ignoring the Root Causes?
The World Health Organization’s push for weight-loss drugs as a solution to childhood obesity misses the bigger picture—our kids need real food, active lives, and healthier environments, not quick fixes.
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Reuters: Exclusive: WHO to back use of weight-loss drugs for adults globally, raises cost issue
Harvard Magazine: The Price of Healthy Eating
UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health: Food Marketing
HHS: HHS, FDA to Phase Out Petroleum-Based Synthetic Dyes in Nation’s Food Supply
Only 23.2% of Kids Eat Enough Fruit. How Can You Turn It Around?
Most kids aren’t getting enough fruit, but small changes like making it visible or letting them help pick it, can make a big difference in building healthy habits.