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Artificial
Colorings as Harmful as
Leaded Petrol for
Children
Artificial colorings could be removed from hundreds of food products
after researchers found that they may be almost as harmful to children's
development as leaded petrol. The additives, found
in a host of sweets and soft drinks, have been linked to behavioral
problems.
Plastics
Chemical May Pose Risk to Children
A controversial, estrogen-like chemical in
plastic could be harming the development of children's brains and
reproductive organs, a federal health agency concluded in a report released
yesterday.
Michigan
Child Care Task Force Minutes March 5, 2008 (PDF)
Childproofing
and Preventing Household Accidents
Is Your Home Safe? Although many people usually think of babies and
toddlers when they hear the words "babyproofing" or "childproofing,"
unintentional injury is the leading cause of death in kids 14 years old and
under, with more than a third of these injuries happening at home (also
available in Spanish).
Report:
Proven Benefits of Early Childhood Intervention
Recently
released research identifies the most effective practices and features of
early intervention programs, based on a literature review and analysis. The
study focused on diverse programs throughout the country that offered parent
education and support, including home visits, center-based visits, or a
combination. Information is available in three forms: The
200+ page report
is available for purchase, a
3-page research brief is available at no charge in
PDF, along with a
20-page summary, also free in PDF.
