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Advantages of Imaginary Friends
January 9, 2013 — Most parents do not worry if their young child has an imaginary friend and even see advantages in such an invisible ... > full story -
Protective Communities May Reduce Risk of Drinking in Teens
January 9, 2013 — Living in a caring community may help curb teenage alcohol use, while hanging out with antisocial peers can have the opposite effect, according to researchers studying substance abuse ... > full story -
Deal or No Deal: Five Year Olds Make Smart Decisions in Games of Risk
January 9, 2013 — You may have to be over a certain age to be a contestant on "Deal or No Deal", but children as young as five start to maximize their profits -- in cookies -- when making decisions similar to those on ... > full story -
Online Message Boards Provide Outlets for Mothers' Concerns, Researcher Says
January 9, 2013 — Parenting infants and toddlers can be challenging, and for generations, mothers have turned to other moms for advice. Now, with the availability of the Internet, mothers are consulting each other ... > full story -
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R U Eating Healthy 2day?
January 9, 2013 — Teens receive an average of 114 texts per day! Couple this with CDC's report that high school students' consumption of fruit and vegetables is, on average, 1.2 times per day and it makes sense to ... > full story -
E-Games Boost Physical Activity in Children; Might Be a Weapon in the Battle Against Obesity
January 9, 2013 — Video games have been blamed for contributing to the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States. But a new study by researchers suggests that certain blood-pumping video games can boost ... > full story -
Fussy Babies Spend More Time in Front of the TV
January 8, 2013 — Moms, especially those who are obese, are more likely to use TV to entertain and soothe infants who are more fussy and active, according to researchers. The finding adds to the growing body of ... > full story -
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Keeping to Your New Year Resolutions With PiFace
January 8, 2013 — After a festive period of excess, a January diet is one of the most common New Year resolutions for many people. Sticking to it, however, is harder, with temptation around every corner and inside ... > full story -
How U.S. States Decide Which Child Receives Early Intervention for Developmental Problems
January 7, 2013 — A new study has found large differences in the criteria that U.S. states use to determine eligibility for Medicare Part C early intervention services for infants and toddlers who have developmental ... > full story -
Modern Parenting May Hinder Brain Development, Research Suggests
January 7, 2013 — Social practices and cultural beliefs of modern life are preventing healthy brain and emotional development in children, according to an interdisciplinary body of ... > full story
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