A Field Guide to the Middle-Class U.S. Family
- Home & Family
- March 21, 2012
The University of California has published a study examining the family life of America's middle-class. Researchers at UCLA are studying the habits of middle-class families, asking intriguing questions like why are American kids so helpless and dependent? The Wall Street Journal, 3/13/2012
READ MOREVolvo Deploys World’s First Pedestrian Airbag
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- March 19, 2012
Volvo has come out with the world's first commercial airbag designed to protect pedestrians rather than drivers in a car accident. That's just one of many safety features on display in its latest model of the Volvo V40 compact car. The pedestrian airbag inflates across one-third of the windshield and raises the back of the
READ MORESnoring, mouth-breathing tots more likely to develop behavioral problems
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- March 12, 2012
CBS News, 3/5/2012
READ MORELearning to manage bullies, one school at a time
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- March 5, 2012
Former Hollywood publicist Jodee Blanco took on a crusade after the Columbine shooting, focusing her efforts on ending the bullying problem. CBS News, 2/27/2012 . Del.icio.us Facebook Stumbleupon Newsvine Yahoo bookmarks Mixx Digg Reddit Google Bookmarks Twitter LinkedInFormer Hollywood publicist Jodee Blanco took on a crusade after Columbine shooting: managing the bullying problemFormer
READ MOREGrowing Up Before Motherhood — or Because of It?
- Home & Family
- February 27, 2012
Following the news that 53 percent of children born to women under 30 are born out of wedlock, a mother and daughter debate whether young women should become adults before having children or whether babies will catalyze that transition. New York Times, 2/22/2012
READ MOREChallenging 100 Years of Sleep Guidelines for Children
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- February 16, 2012
A new study shows that kids get about half an hour less sleep than recommended, the same deficit as a century ago, even though the recommended amounts have changed over that time. Studies show a chronic lack of sleep raises the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. The Wall Street Journal, 2/14/2012
READ MOREFace Time Benefits Preteens Immersed in Digital Media Multitasking
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- February 2, 2012
A new study has found that heavy digital multitasking and more time spent in front of screens can hurt social and emotional development in preteen girls. In the study, girls reporting more face-to-face interaction, on the other hand, reported strong emotional health and social confidence even if they were heavy media users. More face time
READ MOREHousehold chemicals can decrease a child’s immunity
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- January 29, 2012
Harvard Researchers found exposure to common chemicals called PFCs, found in many common items, may lower the number of antibodies in a child’s body. NBC Nightly News, 1/24/2012
READ MOREThe College-Aid Shuffle
- Home & Family
- January 23, 2012
Here's some advice for navigating a classic quagmire for the many families considered too wealthy to qualify for college aid but not wealthy enough to pay full freight. The Wall Street Journal, 1/21/2012
READ MOREStressed? Call Mom, Researchers Conclude
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- January 13, 2012
Researchers have found what many people may have already found to be true in their lives– that hearing the voice of their mother (as opposed to just a text or e-mail) is a huge stress reliever. According to new research, it seems that the sound of our mother's voice actually triggers a physical hormone response
READ MOREMommy, why is that lady so fat? Embrace the embarrassment
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- January 5, 2012
What do you do when your child makes a loud, embarrassing comment about someone in public? All too often, the answer seems to be to shush them, avoid eye contact and hustle away. Meg Zucker, a woman born with only one finger on each hand and one toe on each foot, and two of her
READ MOREToddlers Can Remember Events, New Study Says
- Home & Family
- December 31, 2011
A new study from New Zealand's University of Otago found that about 20% of a group of kids age 27- to 51-months could recall a "unique event" six years after it occurred. Out of the kids who remembered, two were under age 3 when the event happened. "Our new data provide objective evidence that events
READ MOREParents: Help Your Kids Make the Most of Winter Break
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- December 27, 2011
This article goes through numerous ways to keep teens busy and engaged during the long holiday break, including educational (but fun) trips to museums, zoos, or factories; virtual field trips; community volunteer work, etc. Yvette Jackson, CEO of the National Urban Alliance, a nonprofit that focuses on improving student engagement in low-income schools, advises, "The
READ MOREExtra help enhances holidays for older relatives
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- December 23, 2011
The holiday season is a time for family gatherings and it's important to include grandparents and other elderly relatives, experts say. You just need to remember that these guests may have some special needs. Read on for tips on helping older guests get the most out of the holidays. USA Today, 12/19/2011
READ MOREOrange Juice’s ‘Secret’ Flavor Packet Surprises Some Moms
- Home & Family
- December 20, 2011
For the last 30 years, the citrus industry has used chemical flavor packs to process orange juice, without being required to print these ingredients on their packaging. This is true of top brands like Tropicana, Minute Maid, Simply Orange and Florida Natural, among others… even juices labeled "not from concentrate" or "premium." Some health-minded mothers
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