This month’s picks include a bevy of animated critters and a science-fiction fantasy.
Category: Children and Childhood
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Sleepunders Are a Solution for Parents Who Are Anxious About Sleepovers
Some parents, anxious about their child staying in someone else’s home, are choosing “sleepunders” — picking the kids up in the wee hours — or even staying over with them.
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Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive
The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.
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7 Deaths Linked to Small Magnets Found in Toys, U.S. Warns
A federal agency said the deaths and more than 2,000 emergency-room visits have been tied to pea-size magnets that are easily ingested.
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5 Children’s Movies to Stream Now
This month’s picks embrace the holiday season, including an installment of the “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” franchise and a remake of “The Velveteen Rabbit.”
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Having a Child-Free Wedding? Consider Hiring a Sitter for Guests’ Kids
Some brides and grooms are addressing the age-old dilemma of “who’s going to watch the kids?” by hiring babysitters for guests’ little ones.
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Jewelry Designs for the Younger Set
Diane Neuville went looking for a finer piece to give her daughter. When she didn’t find what she wanted, she decided to create her own.
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At Least 2 Million Children Have Lost Medicaid Insurance This Year
Many of the children were eligible for federal aid, experts said, but errors have been common as states “unwind” assistance from earlier in the coronavirus pandemic.