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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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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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Online Resources for Special Needs and Differently-Abled Kids and their Families

Posted on March 21, 2011 by sarah

There are many online resources for families and parents of children with disabilities. Differently-abled kids have many challenges most people will never face. For most families with special needs kids, the challenges are faced by everyone together. It is essential … Continue reading →

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