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Study: Soft Drinks Linked to Violent Tendencies in Teens
- Home & Family
- October 27, 2011
According to new research, teens who reported drinking lots of soda were also more likely to have used alcohol or smoked cigarettes, which could explain why those teens who drink large quantities of soda seem to be prone to violence. Another study found antisocial tendencies among U.S. college students who consumed a lot of soda.
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Bond With Teacher Can Help Curb Aggression in kids
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- October 27, 2011
Researchers have found that having a good relationship with their teacher may help reduce aggressive behavior among first-graders and also protect them from other students’ aggression. “Children’s relationships with teachers and with peers in school play a critical role in shaping their social-behavioral development.” Yahoo! News, 10/26/2011
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Resisting the 3 Main Temptations that Destroy Marriages
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- October 24, 2011
The 3 A’s, the three main marriage deal-breakers, include alcoholism, affairs and anger. Learn about these three marriage deal-breakers and some remedies for them. Psychology Today, 10/23/2011
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Ambitious Parents, Mellow Children
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- October 20, 2011
When parents and children are temperamental opposites, the results can be explosive. Type A parents, driven by nature, often have to ease up on Type B kids, who are more dreamy and mellow. When the pattern is reversed, relaxed Type B parents often feel outpaced by revved-up Type A offspring. These matchups can cause conflict
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Consider ADHD starting at age four: doctor group
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- October 18, 2011
The American Academy of Pediatrics this weekend expanded its guidelines for diagnosing and treating kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), recommending that doctors evaluate all patients age four to 18 that show signs of the condition. The new guidelines update decade-old recommendations that focused on diagnosing and managing ADHD in kids age six to 12. The
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Accounting for Disaster: Itemizing Your Home
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- October 14, 2011
One way to be prepare for natural disaster is to keep careful records of the belongings in your home in case you need to file an insurance claim. Three websites that help with this process are reviewed in this article, along with a software package that keeps home inventories. The Wall Street Journal, 10/13/2011
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It’s Mine! Overriding the Selfish Gene
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- October 12, 2011
Toddlers as young as 3 can be generous, while others are inclined to hog. Here are some techniques for teaching toddlers empathy and generosity. The Wall Street Journal, 10/11/2011
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Happy Kids a Product of Genes, Parenting, Study Finds
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- October 6, 2011
A new study, published in the journal of Translational Psychiatry, once again raises the question of nature versus nurture, finding that children are more likely to maintain happier emotions when exposed to positive parenting. The study focused on children with a gene variation that predisposes them to lower serotonin levels in the brain, which can
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See you l8r, cursive
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- September 30, 2011
The rise of typepads and keyboards is rewriting school curricula, raising questions about the value of old-fashioned penmanship and fueling debates that divide parents and teachers. Some kids now sign their names in block letters. What does it mean that many kids are not being taught penmanship these days? Signing one's name, one's signature… being able
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National Family Dinner Night
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- September 27, 2011
American families share stories about the importance of nightly meals together in this follow-up to last week's Columbia University study, which found that families who regularly eat dinner together have kids who are less likely to smoke tobacco and pot. ABC World News, 9/26/2011
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Bullying Prevention Expert Vicki Abadesco Shares Three Essential Back-to-School Tips Every Teacher, Administrator and Parent Should Know
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- September 15, 2011
Bullying is an ongoing problem that we face today, but there are a few things that every parent, teacher, and administrator should know to help make their school and the world a safer and much happier place. Three simple tips to creating a bully-free environment include connecting, sharing feelings, and teamwork. September 7, 2011
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Eco-friendly Diapers
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- September 15, 2011
The world’s first hybrid diaper is here. It is made of the best of cloth and disposable. The product consists of a fashionable reusable outer pant and a choice of either a washable cloth insert or a certified 100-percent biodegradable, flushable insert. September 2011, Green America
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CDC: Doctors prescribing fewer antibiotics to kids
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- September 6, 2011
Health officials are prescribing fewer and fewer antibiotics to children. Since the early 1990s, there’s been a 10% in prescription rates for kids age 14 and younger. Mainly, the CDC is finding larger declines in how often doctors used antibiotics against colds and sore throats. USA Today, 9/2/2011
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Does a four-day school week help or harm?
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- September 1, 2011
The debate over sending kids to school fewer days a week continues, posing the question, "Is less more?" NBC Nightly News, 8/31/2011
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How to prepare for a hurricane
- Home & Family
- August 25, 2011
With Hurricane Irene headed to the East Coast, this article offers some helpful tips on how to prepare if you're in a home, apartment building, on the shore, or in a city. Philly.com, 8/25/2011
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