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  • Keep After-School Hunger at Bay by Reaching for Raisins

    Keep After-School Hunger at Bay by Reaching for Raisins (267) (NewsUSA) - A new study from the University of Toronto suggests that not all snacks are created equal when it comes to filling up kids' rumbling tummies. The new research found that California raisins, when compared with other snacks su...
  • Summer Reading Tips From the Experts

    Summer Reading Tips From the Experts (370) (NewsUSA) - Summer outdoor play is central to a child's development. Many experts agree that reading, however, is just as important. According to Richard E. Bavaria, Ph.D., senior vice president of education outreach for Sylvan Learning, summer is the pe...
  • Children's Eyes Need Sun Protection, Too

    Children's Eyes Need Sun Protection, Too (358) (NewsUSA) - No matter what season it is, skin isn't the only thing that gets burned by sunlight. Eyes are just as sensitive, and children's eyes are especially vulnerable."The crystalline lens in children's and teenagers' eyes is more transparent than...
  • Math Counts: How to Raise an Independent Learner

    Math Counts: How to Raise an Independent Learner (442) (NewsUSA) - Did you know success in mathematics has been linked to success in college and future careers? Simply stated, math counts when it comes to a bright future.To mark the importance of math, Sylvan Learning is offering tips to help all ...
  • Vacune los niños a tiempo para protegerlos contra enfermedades

    Vacune los niños a tiempo para protegerlos contra enfermedades (419) (NewsUSA) - Los padres están de acuerdo que los horarios de alimentación y de dormir son importantes para ayudar a mantener sanos a sus hijos. Lo mismo es cierto en el caso de las vacunas infantiles. Vacunar ...