Do we need to examine our own buying habits when looking at the lead issue in toys?
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Thoughts on the toy crisis and lead Tue Aug 21, 2007 11:48 pm
Spank Or Not? Better Not in California Tue Jan 23, 2007 12:20 am
A legislator in the state of California may propose a bill that would get at the heart of a parenting discipline decision that still generates debate, even in this enlightened era.
Hiring A Nanny? Fri Jan 19, 2007 12:35 am
Here are some facts you need to be aware of to make sure you are operating legally.
How Can This Be? Sun Jul 23, 2006 12:30 am
Think your school-aged child knows where Iraq is located on the map? There is a good chance he or she does not.
Watch TV, Don't Go To College? Wed Jul 6, 2005 9:41 pm
NBC4.tv published a story from the Associated Press under “Irresistible Headlines” that is truly irresistible for parents. Findings have been published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine indicating that children who watch lots of TV and/or have TVs in their bedrooms are less likely to attend college than those who watch less TV. There is no adjustment for the quality of the programming, so kids who watched “Sesame Street” receive the same consideration as those who snuck a peek at “Sex and The City.” PBS of course commented on this, asserting that other studies have supported the positive influence of their programming on child development. I, for one, would agree that most of the shows intended for kids on PBS seem to add value to the children’s knowledge base, beyond what I as a parent can physically expose them to in the same time period. That being said, a good rule of thumb that one can deduce from the NBC article is to avoid the use of television as a babysitter, and monitor how long your kids are watching.
My favorite assertion is from Dina Borzekowski of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Dr. Thomas Robinson of Stanford University. The NBC article summarizes: “In the California study, children with TVs in their rooms but no computer at home scored the lowest, while those with no bedroom TV but who had home computers scored the highest.” Again, what are they doing with these computers? If I keep my kid from having a TV in their room, but they can instant message (IM) all their friends to make sure they stay in the trouble loop, I guess I have a better chance of raising a child who scores well on tests. But, I may also be paying for one of those summer camps in the woods to get them off drugs because they have learned through the internet where to find all their favorite substances. It is all in the application.
New Research On Teen Girls and ADHD Sat May 28, 2005 1:29 pm
Recent findings deepen our understanding of ADHD in children and the role it plays in mental heath as they mature.
Do Same-Sex Parents Succeed? Tue May 24, 2005 1:06 am
Ever thought that same-sex couples aren’t a good influence? This study broaches the touchy topic of same-sex couples and the impact on the children they raise. Something many folks don’t want to discuss or admit, but as you send your child to school with other children of same-sex parents, you may want to check out this study which outlines the outcomes of children from both family structures.
Does Lack of Sleep Affect Teen Athletic Performance? Fri May 20, 2005 1:40 pm
New research indicates that lack of sleep affects more than your teen’s academic performance or disposition, it can also affect their athletic performance.
New View on Why Girls Don't Pursue Sci/Math Careers Thu May 19, 2005 1:24 pm
There are many preconceptions about why fewer girls than boys pursue science and math careers: That boys have a stronger natural talent or brain physiology that gives them a natural advantage; that society “routes” girls to other career choices, etc. New research indicates that girls’ perception of how a science or math career fits into their social and family needs may be a factor.
New Ways To Mitigate ADHD? Tue May 17, 2005 1:12 pm
New research shows how for some ADHD patients some non-pharmaceutical therapies can help.
