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What parents believe their young child can feel and do differs dramatically from reality, according to a recent survey released by the non-profit group Zero to Three. I recently talked about the survey with Ross Thompson, Ph.D.—a psychologist and fellow board member of Zero to Three. (I serve as Vice President of the board.) Continue reading
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We all want our kids to be popular—or do we? The perks of a membership to the In Crowd certainly exist, but there are definite pitfalls to popularity. Continue reading
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A diagnosis of autism is scary for any family. With the wealth of information available to parents today (including a vast amount of misinformation) about the disorder, it can be daunting for Mom and Dad to chart a course forward and learn to handle the issues that come with autism. Continue reading
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Imagine for a moment that it’s movie night, and you’re 8 months pregnant. You want to watch Fantastic Mr. Fox, but your husband votes for Marley & Me. How do you choose? Well, according to new research, you might want to let your baby-to-be have a vote, because s/he will respond to Mom’s emotions. Continue reading
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If your elementary schooler or preteen’s calendar is littered with soccer practices, music lessons, or art classes (or option D, all of the above), consider now the time to start culling those appointments. Continue reading
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When you think about teens and substance abuse, you probably imagine scary scenarios involving alcohol or illegal drugs. I doubt the bathroom cabinet even flashes through your mind. Continue reading
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Research shows when your toddler’s vocabulary will take off.
The average toddler says a handful of words by his first birthday, and continues adding a few on a daily basis. Neuroscientists have figured out that once your little one has mastered roughly 50 words, a language explosion will begin and he’ll regularly surprise you with new adorably pronounced (or mispronounced) words.{ 1 comment }
Recent research may make your family’s food woes a littler easier to digest.
One study, from University College London, that looked at identical and fraternal twins, suggested that some children are genetically predisposed to shun new foods. Continue reading
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Be careful what you say about your party days
It’s no secret that your teenager’s peers can affect his or her decision to drink underage. But what if the influential teen is you-at age 16? As part of a science talent search, 17-year-old Chelsea Jurman, of Roslyn Heights, New York, surveyed 123 of her classmates. Her results suggest that teen attitudes toward drinking and their drinking behavior correlate with their perception of their parents’ teenage alcohol use. Continue reading
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Under-the-pillow penny pinching
Recession reminders are rampant these days. Just ask the tooth fairy: According to a poll by Securian, a dental insurance company, the average going price for a tooth is around $1.88, down from last year’s average of $2.09. Continue reading
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