Articles Tagged: dirt

Why dirty kids are healthy kids

By Keith Kendrick, Nov 4, 2011

I have a confession to make, one which may shock you. One which may have you reaching for the phone to the health and safety police, or more likely, holding your noses in disgust and reaching for some soap and water.

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Big Mouth for Mummy: When your baby wants to eat sand, gravel and worse

By Felicity Quigley, Mar 27, 2011

The other day, I caught Oscar trying to eat gravel. I'd left him on the soft, lush lawn and turned away for couple of ...

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Scientists say: Dirt can be good for kids

By Emma Cossey, Nov 23, 2009

Scientists are advising parents that a bit of dirt can be good for children. The US team of scientists discovered that being ...

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