College
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Does A College Education Have To Cost So Much?
NPR Topics: Education &bull Dec 14, 2011
The cost of college has risen faster than personal income in recent years, a trend some experts warn can not continue. Economist Richard Vedder of Ohio University and Stephen Trachtenberg of George Washington University discuss what colleges should do to… Full Story »
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Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies
MedicineNet Healthy Kids General &bull Dec 14, 2011
TUESDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Stillbirth has long been a mysterious and devastating pregnancy complication. But two new studies are uncovering more about what causes stillbirth and the factors that may raise a woman's chances of having a stillbirth -- at least some of which are avoidable. Stillbirth, defined as a fetus that dies during the 20th week of gestation or later, occurs in about one in 160 pregnancies in the United States, according to… Full Story »
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Some Causes of Stillbirth May Be Avoidable: Studies (HealthDay)
Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Dec 13, 2011
TUESDAY, Dec. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Stillbirth has long been a mysterious and devastating pregnancy complication. But two new studies are uncovering more about what causes stillbirth and the factors that may raise a woman's chances of having a stillbirth -- at least some of which are avoidable. Stillbirth, defined as a fetus that dies during the 20th week of gestation or later, occurs in about one in… Full Story »
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Keeping First Generation College Kids On Track
NPR Topics: Education &bull Dec 13, 2011
For freshman college students, it's the end of first semester. For many first generation college kids, grades, work and money are already a struggle. In fact only 15 percent complete their degrees within 6 years. Host Michel Martin and a… Full Story »
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When Daughter Passes Dad
Psychology Today Parenting Center &bull Dec 12, 2011
You don't have to spend a lot of time with the statistics to see the liberation of female possibility in everything from advanced degrees to corporate career tracks to single mothers by choice. While the post-feminist rebalancing of power between working men and women is the topic of ceaseless debate over meaning and progress, there is another gender issue that has largely escaped the… Full Story »
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Shire readies Europe for first dose of amphetamine (Reuters)
Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Dec 12, 2011
LONDON (Reuters) - Shire has treated a generation of American children who can't concentrate, using amphetamine-based stimulants. As recognition of the condition known as attention deficit disorder grows in Europe, it believes it can overcome skepticism about the treatment to sell it here too. The UK specialized drug… Full Story »
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San Francisco Panel of College Students with Learning and Attention Difficulties (January 05, 2012)
Parents Education Network Blog &bull Dec 12, 2011Applying to college or choosing a college for the student with learning and attention difficulties is an important and sometimes difficult and confusing process. Hear from the experts: college students with learning and attention difficulties. Thursday, January 5, 2012. Cost:… Full Story »
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Analysis: Shire readies Europe for first dose of amphetamine (Reuters)
Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Dec 12, 2011
LONDON (Reuters) - Shire has treated a generation of hyperactive American children with amphetamine-based stimulants. Now, with recognition of the condition growing in Europe, it believes the time is right to bring the franchise across the Atlantic. The UK specialized drug company will file for European approval… Full Story »
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A college scholarship AND the perfect snack!
BabyCenter: MOMInformation &bull Dec 12, 2011
by Molly Balint posted in Products & Prizes With cold and flu season in full-swing, I'm doing everything I can to keep my kids healthy--from washing hands constantly, to making sure everyone is well-rested, to pushing the Vitamin C in… Full Story »
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Recession Taking a Toll on Family Relationships
Psych Central News >> Children and Teens &bull Dec 10, 2011
A University of Missouri researcher has found that parents who are experiencing financial problems - and the depression that often results from those problems - are less likely to feel connected to their children, and their children are less likely… Full Story »
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Abuse May Alter Child's Brain Activity (HealthDay)
Yahoo! News - Parenting/Kids News &bull Dec 10, 2011
FRIDAY, Dec. 9 (HealthDay News) -- Children who are abused or exposed to family violence have changes in brain activity similar to those seen in combat veterans, a new study finds. The brains of these children become increasingly "tuned" for… Full Story »
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Don't Want To Be Angry All the Time
Ask the Therapist &bull Dec 7, 2011
A: It sounds to me like you might be depressed. Although the most common symptom of depression is sadness, there are people whose primary symptoms are anger and irritability. I'm very glad you decided to reach out for some advice.… Full Story »
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Students, Educators Say SAT Cheating Is Rare
NPR Topics: Education &bull Dec 6, 2011
While the College Board considers tougher security measures in the wake of the SAT cheating scandal on Long Island, New York, it was business as usual for students taking the test this past weekend at Great Neck North High School.… Full Story »
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Imaging Study Shows How Family Violence Changes Brain Activity
Psych Central News >> Children and Teens &bull Dec 6, 2011
Family violence appears to increase a child's sensitivity to detect potential additional threats, as researchers found brain changes are analogous to those found in soldiers exposed to combat. The study, found in the journal Current Biology, is the first to… Full Story »
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Jay Smooth on Constructive Conversations about Race
Anti-Racist Parent &bull Dec 5, 2011
Written by Gwen Sharp; Originally published at Sociological Images Jay Smooth, of Ill Doctrine, recent gave an excellent Tedx talk at Hampshire College about the difficulties of talking constructively about race and racism in the U.S. These conversations are tricky… Full Story »
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Groupon, Glee, and More of Your Comments
About.com Parenting Special Needs &bull Dec 2, 2011
Join the Discussion: Here's a list of the blog posts that have received comments over the past few weeks. See what your fellow readers are talking about and add your opinion: Groupon Finds Food Allergies Funny Glee and Faking Disabilities… Full Story »
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Studies in Mice May Offer Clues to Cleft Lip
MedicineNet Healthy Kids General &bull Dec 2, 2011
THURSDAY, Dec. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The genetic repair of cleft lips in mice embryos could eventually lead to new ways to treat and prevent the birth defect in humans, U.S. researchers report. The scientists pinpointed the role of genes… Full Story »
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When babies awaken: New study shows surprise regarding important hormone level
ScienceDaily: Children's Health News &bull Dec 1, 2011
While many of these functions are understood for adults, much less is known about how cortisol operates in babies and toddlers, especially when it comes to an important phenomenon called the cortisol awakening response, or CAR. For the first time, psychology researchers from the University of Georgia Franklin College of Arts and Sciences have shown that this response for infants is opposite of what it is for adults. The new information could have implications for how infants handle stress and why proper care from their mothers could affect how growing children… Full Story »
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Updates to the 2011 List of Best Kids' Books
Chicken Spaghetti &bull Nov 30, 2011
Since 2008, I've been compiling an annual master list of all the lists of best children's books; I include links to various newspapers, magazines, journals, and blogs, as well as different literature prizes and awards given out. Other bloggers are… Full Story »
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How to teach kids good money habits over the holidays
TODAYshow.com: Today &bull Nov 30, 2011
Reality check: 80 percent of all college freshman say they've never had a conversation with their parents about managing their money. What's more, almost one in four of these same teens say it's just fine to blow as much as… Full Story »
