Classroom tool of the future

April 21, 2012  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

An innovative electronic pen which could replace whiteboards is to be tested in schools in the US. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-17754264

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Promoting good physical development in babies

April 21, 2012  |   Uncategorized   |   Click on title to comment!

some tips for new moms on how to how to promote strong baby core strength: http://mommybites.com/col1/baby/how-to-promote-strength-in-babies/

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On teens and depression

April 21, 2012  |   For parents of teenagers,For teens   |   Click on title to comment!

Researchers from the University of Auckland, New Zealand created a novel computerized cognitive behavioral therapy called SPARX – an interactive 3D fantasy game that can benefit teenagers suffering from depression: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/04/20/video-game-helps-teenagers-battling-depression/ http://www.bmj.com/press-releases/2012/04/19/effectiveness-sparx-computerised-self-help-intervention-adolescents-seekin   and children who often see their parents having violent arguments are at risk of depression in their teenage years: http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/arguing-parents-can-give-their-kids-depression-in-teenage/85586/

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Sex abuse in the news

April 21, 2012  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

This article offers thoughts on how to talk to your kids when sex abuse cases are in the news: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/Talking-with-kids-about-sex-and-safety.html?cmpid=138896554

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On kids and TV

April 21, 2012  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds.Prior research has suggested that too much background TV may have negative consequences for children’s learning and development, including reading ability. http://www.abc-7.com/story/17598007/us-children-exposed-to-hours-of-background-tv-daily http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-kids-tv-20120419,0,5140655.story http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/1112518568/study-american-kids-exposed-to-four-hours-of-tv-per-day/ http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/healthy_kids/149093065.html

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