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Planning the date: early birth inductions raise concern

The rate of early birth induction has more than doubled in the past 20 years. Some hospitals are now raising a red flag--pushing for bans on early inductions in order to allow time for nature to take its course. More>>

25 Words toddlers should know

Toddlers should have a vocabulary of at least 25 words by the age of two, according to experts at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. The list includes words like Mommy, Daddy, Milk, Hello, and Thank you. More>>

Dogs can boost exercise rates for moms-to-be

Pregnant women who own a dog are 50 percent more likely to get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise a day by going for brisk walks, a new study finds. More>>

Brain scans might spot autism as early as 6 months of age

In children as young as 6 months old, changes in the brain that can lead to autism spectrum disorder may have already begun, preliminary research suggests. More>>

J&J consumer health segment recalls infant Tylenol

Recall-plagued Johnson & Johnson is pulling all infant Tylenol off the U.S. market because some parents have had problems with redesigned bottles, introduced three months ago, that the company touted as a big safety... More>>

Chemo during pregnancy doesn't seem to harm baby

A new study finds that the babies of women who had chemotherapy while pregnant aren't at higher risk for a variety of medical disorders, a sign that the treatment should be safe for the fetus in most instances. More>>

Playing sports may help keep kids from smoking

Middle-school kids who participate in lots of sports are less likely to start smoking than other kids, new research finds. More>>

Quality day care predicts later parental involvement in school

Mothers whose kids went to high-quality day care were more involved in their children's schools later on than the moms of kids in poorer quality day care or no day care, new research finds. More>>

Letting baby eat finger foods may spur healthier weight

Allowing babies who are being weaned to feed themselves with finger foods rather than spoon-feeding the baby with pureed foods may reduce their risk for obesity later on, according to new research. More>>

Girl Scout cookie eating contest

During Today in Iowa, our weekend morning crew hosted the Third Annual Girl Scout Cookie Eating Contest. More>>

Many parents skip booster seats when carpooling

Most parents in the United States place their children in a booster seat when they're driving their own car, but many don't enforce this rule when their child is in a car with another driver, a new study indicates. More>>

Baby Steps with Tara Thomas
Tara Thomas blogs most everyday about her busy life as a wife, mom and news anchor. More >>
Happily Ever After with Kera Mashek
Kera Mashek blogs about marriage, motherhood and lessons learned along the way.More >>