Recent Articles from Leslie Penkunas
AAP reports significant gaps in safe infant sleep practices
The report looked at the use of four safe sleep practices — having infants sleep on their backs, using separate, firm sleep surfaces, not using soft bedding in the infant’s crib, and placing the crib in the same room with caregivers.
Bullying and safety concerns remain among top reasons parents choose a public cyber charter school: study
The CCA survey shows an increased trend in families concerned with bullying at their child's previous school
2-year-old complains when mom forgets to say goodbye l GMA
Alex, 2, had a lot to say after his mom accidentally went to work without giving him a kiss goodbye.
Hilary Duff struggles with her son’s homework: “I stopped going to real school in 3rd grade”
Like most parents, the mom of two finds herself helping her 7-year-old with his second-grade homework. However, Duff’s upbringing as a child actor left her with an unconventional school system that made helping him a bit harder. Continue reading.
2020’s best colleges and universities in nation and in Pennsylvania
The WalletHub has released its 2020’s Best College & University Rankings of the top-performing schools that have the lowest possible costs to graduates.
CONTEST: Tickets to Jurassic World Live at the Giant Center
Jurassic World of the film franchise will come to life at the Giant Center against a backdrop of captivating scenery where dinosaurs take center stage.
95 percent of baby foods tested in US contain toxic metals, new report claims
Of the popular store brands tested, one in four contained toxic chemicals, the study found. In addition to arsenic and lead, cadmium and mercury were also found. Continue reading.
High school football sees drop in concussion rates during practice, but an increase during games
Among sex-comparable sports (soccer, basketball, baseball/softball, cross country, track, swimming), concussion rates were more than twice as high in girls than boys
Keep your kids safe this Halloween
Seventy percent of parents don’t accompany their children while trick-or-treating, and 65 percent of parents don’t discuss Halloween safety with their children.
Ryan Reynolds confirms arrival of third child with Blake Lively — and reveals the baby’s sex
Ryan Reynolds confirmed the arrival of his third child with Blake Lively on Wednesday with a photo of the two parents snuggling up with what appeared to be their new bundle of joy. Continue reading.
New research shows spike in profanity and violence in TV content rated appropriate for kids
The PTC’s research found that programs rated TV-PG contained on average 28 percent more violence and 43.5 percent more profanity in 2017-18 than in 2007-08.
How and why you should check your children’s spines
Many of the signs and symptoms of spinal conditions are easily identifiable and with early intervention can be successfully treated.