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Read More »Advice for teens trying to pick a career
January 09, 2013 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
The importance of recess for kids
January 02, 2013 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, recess is an integral part of a school day for kids. Researchers say unstructured but supervised play is important for creativity and overall well-being of students. http://www.13wham.com/news/local/story/Kids-Need-Recess/19cz_85GTk2vph4d27yZPg.cspx
Read More »Teens without access to the web
January 02, 2013 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
Teenagers that use the internet have an educational and social advantage over those who don’t, according to a new study from Oxford University’s department of education. http://www.ox.ac.uk/media/news_stories/2012/121222.html http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-01/02/teenager-web-use-educational
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December 21, 2012 | Uncategorized | Click on title to comment!
On family meals
December 21, 2012 | For parents of children | Click on title to comment!
According to a new study, Eating meals together as a family, even if only once or twice a week, increases children’s daily fruit and vegetable intake. It also helps if they take the time to prepare them for bite-sized consumption: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121219223448.htm And another study out of McGill University in Montreal found that family meals can […]
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