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Some thoughts on the recent trend of some parents using social media shaming as a punishment for their kids’ bad behavior: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/04/14/3784274/parents-talk-back-dont-cheer-when.html?sp=/99/106/

A new study led by Michael Reber of the University of Strasbourg has confirmed the biological origins of Attention Deficit Disorder. The superior colliculus is found in the midbrain and has many sensory- and motor-related functions. The researchers introduced a population of mice to a genetic mutation which doubled the connections between the retina and […]

This article offers some tips to parents on how to make a more powerful teaching experience when driving with a teen who is learning to drive: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/11/parents-can-do-more-to-help-kids-drive-safely_n_5135272.html

Chatterbox is essentially an online chat program for parents, where they can learn about Cybersafety, pre-submit questions, share stories and advice. Chatterbox can be downloaded and accessed at home or on a mobile device. http://global2.vic.edu.au/2014/04/01/cybersafety-chatterbox-for-parents-and-research-report-released/ http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Home/Parents/Resources/Educate%20yourself/Chatterbox.aspx

A new study has found that parental monitoring of children’s media influences children’s sleep, school performance, and prosocial and aggressive behaviors and that these effects are mediated through total screen time and exposure to media violence. http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1852609 http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/03/31/us-parents-kids-idUSBREA2U1O120140331 A look at the guidelines put out by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for children and […]