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Kids who are severely selective eaters—about 3 percent of all children—are more than two times as likely to be diagnosed with depression or social anxiety, compared with kids who will eat anything on their plates, according to a study that was published last month in the journal Pediatrics. http://news360.com/article/311463163 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/07/28/peds.2014-2386.abstract

A helpful opinion piece on dealing with a master negotiator: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/on-parenting/so-heres-the-deal-how-to-respond-to-a-7-year-old-negotiator/2015/09/15/03a8894c-57ef-11e5-b8c9-944725fcd3b9_story.html  

The White House released a new College Scorecard website, which allows users to search schools by name or by  location, size, and degree program.  The program offers information about colleges such as average annual cost, graduation rate, alumni earnings post-graduation, and how many students receive federal loans at a given school (leading to post-graduation debt). http://www.boston.com/news/education/2015/09/14/the-white-house-released-scorecard-help-students-pick-the-right-college/hTuafV3fWSOIwAklaWH7LI/story.html?s_campaign=Email:BComToday   https://collegescorecard.ed.gov

“Long ago, a storm was heading for the city of Quin’lat. Everyone took protection within the walls except one man who remained outside. I went to him and asked what he was doing. “I am not afraid,” he said. “I will not hide my face behind stone and mortar. I will stand before the wind […]

A new study found that kids will be more willing to try new and healthier foods for praise and small cash rewards: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2015/09/10/cash-prizes-may-convince-kids-to-eat-more-fruits-and-veggies/