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Parents Are More Web-Wary Than Teachers
By David LaGesse -
Dave's Download
- May 8, 2008
Survey shows teachers are twice as likely to think the Internet helps build social skills.
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Kids Still Read the Classic Books
Education
- May 8, 2008
Kids seem to pick the classics when it's time to read, according to a recent study.
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A Fun Way to Slide Children Into Math
By Eddy Ramírez -
Education
- May 8, 2008
Number-based board games are found to help children develop number skills.
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When It's Story Time, Kids Pick the Classics
By Lucia Graves -
On Education
- May 5, 2008
'To Kill a Mockingbird' beats Harry Potter, according to one study.
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Autism's Link to Parents' Schizophrenia
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- May 5, 2008
A genetic association could lead to a better understanding of what causes autism and how to treat it.
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Board Games Help Kids Learn Math, Study Shows
By Eddy Ramírez -
On Education
- May 1, 2008
Playing Chutes and Ladders helped kids in the Head Start Program.
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Health Buzz: Toddlers' Vaccines and Other Health News
Health
- April 29, 2008
More than 1 in 4 toddlers may not be in compliance with the recommended vaccination schedule.
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Health Buzz: LASIK Surgery Woes and Other Health News
Health
- April 25, 2008
FDA estimates that about 5 percent of patients who get LASIK are unhappy with the results.
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News Buzz: Hillary Clinton's Next Hurdles, Polygamy Sect's Kids, and more
News Desk
- April 23, 2008
And she wins. Hillary Clinton pulled off a campaign-saving victory last night in Pennsylvania, beating rival Barack Obama by about 10 points. "Some counted me out and said to drop out," she told supporters in Philadelphia.
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A Smart Approach to This Week's TV Turnoff
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- April 21, 2008
Good TV can help very young children build their vocabulary.
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Four Downloads That Can Protect Your Kids
By David LaGesse -
Money & Business
- April 1, 2008
These new subscription services aim to make the online world safer for preteens.
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Safety, Big Bucks Drive New Websites for Kids
By David LaGesse -
Money & Business
- April 1, 2008
Services build walled gardens for preteens wanting to surf the Internet.
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Virtual Playground
Money & Business
- April 1, 2008
Building a kidcentric online startup? Here's what you should know.
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Awkward Topic: Parents and Money
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- March 27, 2008
A new study suggests that families don't talk about money, so kids don't learn.
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Balancing Act
Money & Business
- March 18, 2008
The kids may keep them busy, but these franchisees make sure they’re hands-on owners.
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Memory on Trial
Science
- March 6, 2008
Research suggests children's memories may be more reliable than adults' in court cases.
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Is Empty-Nest Syndrome Nothing but an Empty Myth?
By Lindsay Lyon -
Health
- March 5, 2008
Far from falling apart, many parents relish the change that comes when children leave home.
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Sex Talk—More Is Better
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- March 3, 2008
A new Rand study shows that you've got to keep returning to the birds and bees.
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School Kids Need Flu Shots—but Why?
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 28, 2008
The CDC has ruled, but I wonder if the reason is to protect Mom and Dad.
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Morning Buzz: Feb. 28, 2008
News Desk
- February 28, 2008
Fuhgedaboudit. That's the official verdict this morning from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg about the possibility of a third-party presidential run. In an op-ed in the New York Times, Bloomberg writes: "I listened carefully to those who encouraged me to run, but I am not — and will not be -- a candidate for president. I have watched this campaign unfold, and I am hopeful that the current campaigns can rise to the challenge by offering truly independent leadership."
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For Common Ear Problem, Antibiotics Often Unhelpful
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 19, 2008
Treatment of kids with ear infections doesn't stop fluid from accumulating.
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Praise a Child Right, and You'll Get Results
By Nancy Shute -
On Parenting
- February 4, 2008
Is your child always throwing tantrums? Alan Kazdin's new book and DVD might help.
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