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Peer Approval Stimulates the Adolescent Brain

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Admin

Peer Approval Stimulates the Adolescent Brain Teens Take More Risks When Pressured By Peers Science Daily reports that teens’ brains are more sensitive to rewarding feedback from peers. The article posits that adolescents are more reckless than younger children, but … Continue reading →

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PE and After-School Programs Help Children and Teens Excel

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Admin

Kids and Teens Still Aren’t Doing Nearly Enough Physical Activity Nanci Hellmich in the USA Today article, Kids Need To Step Up Physical Activity, Report Says, argues that, despite prodding from their parents, teachers and doctors, American kids just aren’t … Continue reading →

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My Wonderful World: A National Geographic Campaign to Promote Geography

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Karen

What is the Campaign? National Geographic’s ‘Mywonderful World’ is “a National Geographic-led campaign—backed by a coalition of national business and non-profit organizations—to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities. We want to give kids the power of … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Resource for All Things Parenting

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Karen

Parents.com brought to you by Parents Magazine With over nearly 16 million readers Parenting Magazine and Parents.com helps moms navigate through parenthood and celebrate the joys of being a mom from preconception through pregnancy, and infant through teen. Parents Magazine helps … Continue reading →

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Find A Community of Parents and Expert Parenting Tips on ParentsConnect.com

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Karen

ParentsConnect.com is dedicated to creating a space for parents to get the support and community they need in order to build strong healthy relationships with their children. It provides parents with activities, product recommendations, parenting info, daily tips, recipes, baby … Continue reading →

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Kid-Friendly Search Engines

Posted on November 27, 2011 by sarah

Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet It is so important to monitor and tracks what kids see on the Internet today. Online filters can be created and there are many tools for parents to use in order to keep the … Continue reading →

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PBS Parents – A Great Online Resource for Kids, Teens and Parents of All Ages

Posted on November 10, 2011 by sarah

Learn to Connect with Your Kids and Find Resources for Parents Parents often discover as children get older that building and maintaining a close, intimate relationship with your kids is as complex and rewarding as any other kind of relationship. … Continue reading →

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