See you l8r, cursive
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MORENational Family Dinner Night
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MOREBullying Prevention Expert Vicki Abadesco Shares Three Essential Back-to-School Tips Every Teacher, Administrator and Parent Should Know
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MOREEco-friendly Diapers
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MORECDC: Doctors prescribing fewer antibiotics to kids
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MOREDoes a four-day school week help or harm?
- Home & Family
- 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
READ MOREHow 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
READ MOREAdvocates: Importance of play time for children neglected
- Home & Family
- August 23, 2011
According to a study, adults are not the only ones who are too busy to have fun in their lives. Children are losing on average 9 hours of playtime per week. With some of this “play” deficit being adult driven and some because of societal changes, this article addresses the importance that playtime has on
READ MOREIs Facebook Bad for Kids?
- Home & Family
- August 11, 2011
Millions of kids are actively using Facebook — some even in violation of the social network's rule that members be 13 years of age, according to Consumer Reports. One expert, Dr. Larry Rosen, a psychology professor at California State University, says that all this new technology can have some pluses along with the negatives. ABC
READ MOREKids’ packed lunches too warm to be safe: study
- Home & Family
- August 8, 2011
A new study, released on Monday in the journal Pediatrics, is the first to check the safety of kids' packed lunches about an hour and a half before lunchtime. Although 45 percent of the packed lunches in the study included an ice pack, and 12 percent were kept in refrigerators, nearly all of the perishable
READ MOREToxic or not? A guide to everyday products
- Home & Family
- August 8, 2011
From germ-fighting soap to nonstick pans, learn what to eliminate, what to regulate, and what to tolerate. MSNBC.com, 8/7/2011
READ MOREA True Challenge for Any Superhero: Can Comic Books Combat Childhood Obesity?
- Home & Family
- August 2, 2011
Prompted by a doctoral research project led by Paul Branscum (pictured above), elementary school students were challenged to create new comic characters. But there was a twist: These new superheroes had to have a new kind of superpower: healthy eating and physical wellness. University of Cincinnati, 8/2/2011
READ MORENegotiating With A Pre-Schooler: Yay Or Nay?
- Home & Family
- August 1, 2011
Working moms must learn the art of negotiation when dealing with the morning rush to work, sending a kid off to camp, and making breakfast. But should we carefully pick our battles? Parenting Magazine, 7/27/2011
READ MOREMothers with Breastfeeding Difficulties More Likely to Suffer Postpartum Depression
- Home & Family
- July 20, 2011
According to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, women with breastfeeding difficulties should be screened for depression—stemming from the fact that surveyed women were 42 percent more likely to experience postpartum depression than those who enjoyed the breastfeeding experience. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
READ MORETechnology can both improve and hinder family relationships, survey says
- Home & Family
- July 10, 2011
Cambridge University has released a report on how information and communication technology affects family life. The conclusion: Technology can both improve and hinder family relationships. LA Times, 7/7/2011
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