A new study confirms that when some kids struggle with potty training, it is NOT because parents train them wrong http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/soggy-pants-not-parents-fault-study-finds/
Read More »On boys and body image
November 19, 2012 | For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
Some discussions on the pervasive ideal that boys perceive RE: body image, and the impact of trying to live up to that ideal: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/19/health/teenage-boys-worried-about-body-image-take-risks.html?pagewanted=all http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/sunday-life-times/my-body-my-image-1.172714 http://www.boston.com/dailydose/2012/11/19/teens-embrace-muscle-building-supplements-survey-shows-here-advice-for-parents/AAe1myr8y2SiCckK9WA8xO/story.html
Read More »On ADHD
November 19, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
According to a new study out of Iceland, the youngest kids in the class are more likely to be diagnosed and medicated for ADHD: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/youngest-kids-class-found-adhd-meds/story?id=17760371#.UKqNboVrdJM
Read More »On teen health
November 16, 2012 | For parents of teenagers,For teens | Click on title to comment!
An international team has found evidence that adolescents who spend long periods engaged in certain sedentary activities and do not exercise enough are more likely to have low bone mineral content in parts of the body where it can be an indicator of the risk of developing osteoporosis. http://www.sciencecodex.com/teenagers_urged_to_exercise_to_ward_off_bone_disease-102271
Read More »On parenting styles
November 16, 2012 | For parents of children,For parents of teenagers | Click on title to comment!
A brief analysis of different styles of parents: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/15/which-kind-of-parent-are-you_n_2137667.html
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