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Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out

Taking care of a newborn can be relentless and at some point, many parents need the baby to sleep — alone and quietly — for a few hours. So what does science say about the controversial practice of sleep training? Scott Bakal for NPR hide caption

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Sleep Training Truths: What Science Can (And Can't) Tell Us About Crying It Out

July 15, 2019 • Some parents swear by it. They say it's the only way they and their babies get any sleep. Others parents say it's harmful. So what does the science say? Here we separate fiction from fact.

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It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

A nurse administers the rotavirus vaccine, given during the first year of a baby's life. Hector Retamal/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

May 31, 2019 • Last fall, Merck said it would stop selling its rotavirus vaccine to West Africa and redirect its supply to China at a higher price. After NPR broke the story, the situation changed — for the good.

It Looked As Though Millions Of Babies Would Miss Out On A Lifesaving Vaccine

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Which Countries Are Best At Preventing Low Birth Weight? Which Need To Do More?

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Which Countries Are Best At Preventing Low Birth Weight? Which Need To Do More?

May 15, 2019 • For the first time, the World Health Organization has estimated how well the world is doing to prevent low-weight births. The progress is too slow, researchers say.

Rush To Produce, Sell Vaccine Put Kids In Philippines At Risk

At a Feb. 21, 2018, Philippine Senate hearing in Manila on deaths linked to the dengue vaccine, families brought photos of children who had been vaccinated. Noel Celis /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Rush To Produce, Sell Vaccine Put Kids In Philippines At Risk

May 3, 2019 • A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly condition. Some scientists say the manufacturer and health officials did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.

Rush To Produce, Sell Vaccine Put Kids In Philippines At Risk

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Dengue Vaccine Controversy In The Philippines

May 2, 2019 • A dengue vaccine put thousands of kids at risk for a deadly disorder. Some scientists says the manufacturer did too little to warn parents in the Philippines.

Dengue Vaccine Controversy In The Philippines

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World's First Malaria Vaccine Launches In Sub-Saharan Africa

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World's First Malaria Vaccine Launches In Sub-Saharan Africa

April 23, 2019 • It took more than 30 years to develop. The hope is it will eventually save tens of thousands of lives each year. But there are a few issues.

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Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks

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Disciplining Kids Without Yelling: Readers Tell Us Their Tricks

April 20, 2019 • Our readers share ways to get your children to listen without raising your voice — sometimes without saying a word.

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Health Officials Warn The Measles Outbreak Is Accelerating

April 16, 2019 • The U.S. has confirmed more than 500 measles cases so far this year. That's 50 percent higher than the total number recorded last year, even though we're only about a quarter of the way through 2019.

Health Officials Warn The Measles Outbreak Is Accelerating

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Measles Outbreak 'Accelerates,' Health Officials Warn

A nurse prepares the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at the Rockland County Health Department in Haverstraw, N.Y. Several measles outbreaks in New York state are contributing to this year's unusually high measles rates. Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Measles Outbreak 'Accelerates,' Health Officials Warn

April 15, 2019 • This year, the U.S. has confirmed 550 measles cases so far. A recent spike is connected to outbreaks in New York, but there are outbreaks in four other states too.

Measles Outbreak 'Accelerates,' Health Officials Warn

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Can Inuit Moms Help Me Tame My 3-Year-Old's Anger?

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Can Inuit Moms Help Me Tame My 3-Year-Old's Anger?

March 21, 2019 • After learning how parents in the Canadian Arctic address a child's misbehavior, I changed my tactics when my toddler would slap my face in anger.

How Inuit Parents Teach Kids To Control Their Anger

Inuit parents value the playful side of kids even when disciplining them. Above: Maata Jaw and daughter. Johan Hallberg-Campbell for NPR hide caption

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How Inuit Parents Teach Kids To Control Their Anger

March 13, 2019 • At the top of the world, the Inuit culture has developed a sophisticated way to sculpt kids' behavior without yelling or scolding. Could discipline actually be playful?

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Teaching Kids To Control Their Anger

March 10, 2019 • Teaching children to control their emotions, especially anger, is difficult. We look at how another culture accomplishes this and learn about a powerful tool that American parents may be overlooking.

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Storytelling Instead Of Scolding: Inuit Say It Makes Their Children More Cool-Headed

March 4, 2019 • At the top of the world, parents have figured out how to discipline kids without yelling, scolding or even speaking in an angry tone. Their secret is an ancient tool that sculpts children's behavior.

Storytelling Instead Of Scolding: Inuit Say It Makes Their Children More Cool-Headed

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Got Anger? Try Naming It To Tame It

January 28, 2019 • While many people believe that how we feel and express anger is hard-wired, some scientists suggest our experience and culture help shape it. One way to get a handle on it may be to personalize it.

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How A Dog Could Stop The Global Spread Of Malaria

Freya, a springer spaniel, is in training to detect malaria parasites in sock samples taken from children in Gambia. Two canine cohorts were used in a study on malaria detection. Durham University/Medical Detection Dogs/London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine hide caption

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How A Dog Could Stop The Global Spread Of Malaria

November 2, 2018 • One scientist is training the ultimate disease watchdogs — canines that can smell the disease's parasites living inside a person's blood.