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A new study to be published in the August 10 issue of Pediatrics finds that reading to young kids activates the parts of their brains that help with mental imagery and understanding narrative — both of which are key for the development of language and literacy: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/science-proves-reading-to-kids-changes-their-brains_us_55c26bf4e4b0f1cbf1e38740 http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/08/05/peds.2015-0359  

Some tips for how to support a child who is experiencing anxiety: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/renee-jain/9-things-every-parent-with-an-anxious-child-should-try_b_5651006.html  

Ghergich marketing teamed up with Vound Software to create an instructional graphic on teen sexting laws. The graphic describes the social and legal impacts of sexting, as well as what parents should do to prepare their children for an increasingly digital world:   And here is the companion article: https://www.vound-software.com/blog/permanent-picture-teen-sexting

The science confirms that despite all appearances, there is no connection between sugar intake and increased hyper behavior: http://www.livescience.com/55754-does-sugar-make-kids-hyper.html  

A nice piece by a parent who has been there: http://www.statecollege.com/news/columns/parenting-teenagers-requires-consistency-and-a-good-sense-of-humor,1468779/