A little levity for those who struggle to get details from their kids….
Read More »On kids and communication
October 14, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
On the Sexualization of girls
October 14, 2013 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
The American Psychological Association’s Public Interest directorate invited six middle school girls to sit down and share their thoughts about the images of girls they see all around them and how they feel about the way girls today are portrayed. http://www.apa.org/pi/women/programs/girls/index.aspx
Read More »Parenting and modern tech
September 28, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
Some tips regarding how to keep expensive technology devices from being damaged by kids: http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130926/LIFE/309260307/-1/SITEMAP
Read More »Physical symptoms can be signs of bullying
September 16, 2013 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Kids who are the victims of bullies are often reluctant to report the abuse. But a new study shows that frequent and unexplained physical symptoms are common in bullied children, and experts say they can be signs that should alert parents and teachers to a problem. http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/09/16/bullied-kids-often-develop-physical-symptoms-study-says
Read More »On kids’ health
September 16, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
In a study published in the October issue of the journal Pediatrics, lead author Ronald Iannotti writes that kids aged 11 to 16 are exercising more often and eating more fruits and vegetables. They’re also watching less television and consuming fewer sweets and sugary drinks. http://www.thestar.com/life/health_wellness/2013/09/16/kids_exercising_more_and_eating_better_study_finds.html
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