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New research indicates that on average, children in the U.S. are exposed to nearly four hours of background TV a day. Previous studies suggest television exposure has been linked to children being less likely to pay attention during playtime, reduced cognitive abilities, and lower-quality interactions between parents and their children: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/01/children-tv-exposure-study_n_1923719.html http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/01/health/kids-background-tv/index.html http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57523509/background-television-at-home-may-be-harming-u.s-kids-development/

“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 […]

The benefits and drawbacks of having 2 very different styles: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/peggy-drexler/when-parents-have-differe_b_1925090.html

A discussion of the movie ‘Won’t back down’ which shows parents acting on their frustration with substandard public education: http://blog.heritage.org/2012/09/27/wont-back-down-message-empower-parents/

Most chronically ill teenage patients do not disclose their personal health information on social media websites such as Facebook, and find an opportunity to socialize without being defined by their disease: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20120927/Social-media-sites-let-chronically-ill-teens-be-teens.aspx