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The following quote is taken from the movie Parenthood (1989). It is an exchange between the somewhat stern grandfather and patriarch, Frank, played by Jason Robards Jr., and his adult son, Gil, played by Steve Martin: Frank: “You know, when you were two years old, we thought you had Polio…Did you know that?”   Gil: […]

A five year study conducted with thousands of local teenagers by University of Montreal researchers reveals that those who used speed (meth/ampthetamine) or ecstasy (MDMA) at fifteen or sixteen years of age were significantly more likely to suffer elevated depressive symptoms the following year. http://www.psypost.org/2012/04/speed-and-ecstasy-associated-with-depression-in-teenagers-11213

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

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/

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/