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'Sacred' owl carvings from Copper Age may actually be children's toys
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Ancient owl carvings from the Iberian Peninsula were likely toys that children carved themselves.
Stone Age child may have been buried with a wolf
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Considering Finland's highly acidic soil, archaeologists were surprised to find animal fur and feathers buried alongside a child from the Stone Age.
Personality Set for Life By 1st Grade, Study Suggests
By Live Science Staff last updated
It's tough to change personality. A new study shows our personalities stay the same throughout our lives, from child to adult.
Bad Behavior in Youth Linked to Career Problems Later
By Live Science Staff last updated
If bad behavior persists until age eight, look out.
'Helicopter' Parents Have Neurotic Kids, Study Suggests
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Children with so-called "helicopter parents" are more likely to be dependent, neurotic and less open, a new study finds.
Kids' Mental Health Risks Rise with Poor Air Quality
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Higher levels of air pollution may be linked with worse mental health in children, a new study suggests.
Flu shot facts and side effects
By Rachael Rettner, Nicoletta Lanese published
The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
In which month are the most babies born?
By Charles Q. Choi published
Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
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