Your kids may breathe easier if you live on a tree-lined street, according to new research. BBC News
More U.S. mothers are at least trying to breastfeed, says a CDC survey. New York Times
Why your child may be dyslexic in English, but not in Chinese. Wall Street Journal
Immunization rates for American children are lower than experts thought. ABC News
You probably really are tougher on your firstborn, a new study finds. Newsweek
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Meet the (surrogate) parents: A look at the women who carry other womens' children. Newsweek
Only a third of eighth graders and a fourth of high school seniors are proficient writers, according to a national test. New York Times
When the circus comes to town parents fret—Is it a nice family activity or a display of animal mistreatment? Washington Post
Eight glasses of water a day? That might be bad advice, says a new scientific review. Reuters
The stigma attached to men receiving alimony checks from their ex-wives may be on its way out. Wall Street Journal
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Every mom loves beautiful baby photos, but are fancy ultrasounds of fetuses safe? Chicago Tribune
A good marriage is good for your blood pressure and a bad marriage is—you guessed it—bad for your blood pressure. Yahoo! News
A new California program modeled on America’s Most Wanted is targeting the 10 worst child support evaders. LA Times
Fear of food poisoning: Is washing your veggies in tap water good enough? Newsweek
More celebs contemplate trading in their baby photos for big bucks. New York Daily News
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The name game: If you choose a weird one, how will it affect your child’s life? New York Times
Harry Potter fans, listen up! The 7th and last book will be split into two films because there was so much good stuff to work with. Yahoo! News
A scary fact: One in four teenage girls have at least one STD, according to new CDC data. USA Today
Pets can spread deadly MSRA infection. MSNBC
How children handle their parents’ scandals. ABC News
Is your child studying engineering? There’s a new push in schools to start teaching the subject as early as kindergarten. Wall Street Journal
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Waiting for daycare can start in utero. Wall Street Journal
The rate of late pre-term births—deliveries between the 34th and 36th week—is growing, and these infants often have medical complications. Chicago Tribune
Most kids still have 2 parents at home, according to a census bureau report. New York Times
Why nature-time is important for children. U.S. News & World Report
Are your online photos of your kids as private as you think? The Washington Post
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Ayelet Waldman explains why Britney Spears is actually good for mommies. New York Magazine
Twins, separated at birth, get married! A case that raises issues about a child’s right to know the identity of her biological parents. The Star
A life in photographs: Growing up in the age of digital cameras. Chicago Tribune
Graduating from high school is no longer enough; More urban schools are preparing their students for college. New York Times
Shorter babies have a higher suicide risk later in life, a new study suggests. BBC News
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Your new cubicle-mate: an infant? More companies are allowing parents to bring baby to work. Time
Television’s loss may be publishing’s gain: Striking writers scribe children’s books. Hollywood Reporter
Teenage girls who feel unpopular may gain more weight, a new study finds. Yahoo! News
Zero tolerance: The “Meanest Mom on the Planet” sells her son’s car after finding alcohol in it (Thanks Neatorama!). News 10
How to avoid fever phobia. Chicago Tribune
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Babies know who’s naughty and who’s nice, a study finds. Yahoo! News
President Bush vetoed a bill to expand government-provided health insurance for kids. USA Today
In case you were wondering, researchers figured out why pregnant women don’t tip over: a strong and flexible lower spine. New York Times
The newest thing in car seats: side impact protection. Wall Street Journal
Is it cool to use your baby’s tee to support your favorite candidate? (Check out the Goodyblog mention!). Boston Globe
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The teenage birthrate has ticked upward for the first time since 1991. CNN
And the childhood cancer rate has gone down by 20% since 1990. Yahoo!
The Christmas/Haunkkah battle in interfaith marriages. New York Times
When amusement parks aren't amusing—but deadly. Washington Post
Scary fact: Most parents are only preparing to pay for ¼ of their children’s college tuitions. Sun-Sentinel
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Joining up: The Girl Scouts helps Muslim girls assimilate. The New York Times
Why email is old school. And what your kids are doing instead. Slate
Fighting breast cancer and giving birth. The Chicago Tribune
Parents of disabled kids resist the push to put them in general classrooms. The Wall Street Journal
City school districts launch cell phone, YouTube and MySpace campaigns to get across the message: School is cool. Newsweek
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