Chores help children become more successful, expert says
Children who do regular household chores grow up more responsible and successful, a researcher says. Julie Lythcott-Haims, author of How to Raise an…
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Should children ride the bus to school?
School buses save parents time and money, but some say bus rides are also rife with bullying. The American School Bus Council estimates that about 26…
Raising boys: What they need and what you can give them
Boys must be boys, but they need direction to become men. So says Dr. Meg Meeker, a pediatrics and adolescent medicine specialist, who says today she sees…
Choices in schools are changing
About 90 percent of all schools in the U.S. are public schools, but the mix in the other 10 percent is changing. Private school enrollment down For grades…
Study: Infants sleep better with some solid food
Researchers in the UK have found that infants who were introduced to solid foods early slept longer and woke less frequently than those who were…
Safe ways for children to use smartphones and tablets
The sea of inappropriate content available on the internet makes it incredibly difficult for parents to ensure that their children are staying safe while…
Helping kids cope with homesickness
Helping a child cope with the feeling of being homesick starts before the trip begins and should last until they return home, according to WebMD. Most…
Marijuana is more dangerous for teens and access is becoming easier
As more and more states are loosening their laws concerning the recreational or medical use of marijuana, statistics are showing that it is easier for…
Teachers often pay out-of-pocket for extra school supplies
Teachers spent an average of $479 out of their own pockets on school supplies during the 2014-2015 school year and were not reimbursed, according to USA…
Identifying and relieving computer eye strain
Computer eye strain is a problem for as many as 90 percent of heavy computer users, and it comes with a variety of symptoms as well as potential…