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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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Art and Music Help Children Develop

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Admin

Learning Music Grows Kids’ Brains According to Lily Avnet’s article in the Huffington Post, Music Lessons Early In Life Could Boost Brain Development, Study Suggests, children who receive music lessons early in life develop brain mass faster than those who … Continue reading →

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Start Looking for Summer Camps Now

Posted on September 15, 2012 by Karen

It’s important to start your summer camp search and evaluation process early. Many popular summer camps fill up fast and even start recruiting in September of the previous year. Early planning gives you a head start and relieves the pressure … 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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Parents Find Support and Community on Parenting.org

Posted on December 23, 2011 by sarah

Parenting.org Brought to You by BoysTown.org Boys Town runs nationwide programs that serve families in need of care and help them build a brighter future. Boys Town has been working with children and parents for over 90 years. The Boys … Continue reading →

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