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-Back to the homepage Video Games and the Developing Child Video games have become a dominant industry, grossing more than motion pictures over the last few years and employing as much cutting-edge technology as the U.S. National Defense. In many ways, the... An Argument against Television for Children Studies have shown that in the past few decades, a significant number of American children spent more time in front of a television set than in a classroom. Many of them were free to watch without ... Where Boys Find their Mentors Many sons in our day and age spend a lot of time separated from their fathers due to work constraints, divorce or other factors. The lack of a consistent male role model in the house can complicate... Why Is Everybody Always Picking on Me? When I was twelve I had braces, thick, blue plastic glasses, and long wavy hair. Very Sarah Jessica Parker in Square Pegs. Needless to say, I was an easy target for other girls and boys to pick on.... When Parents of a Teen Divorce He may be six-feet tall and she may look every bit the young woman, but parents still see the grinning freckled-faced boy or the tow-headed girl twirling around in a pirouette. A teen's thoughts ... Talking with Children about their Adoption Most children have a natural need to reconstruct the story of their life and arrive at a clear picture of it. This is often how the "birds and the bees" discussion is initiated - sometimes to the c... What Can a Child Do to Make Things Right Again? When children are given a consequence for their behavior - for example, if they're sent to their room for being overly rambunctious - this could possibly deter them from acting out the next time (o... Protecting the Creative Spark in Children For many children, unfortunately, the fires of creativity begin to ebb at a young age. Much of the blame can be laid on our educational systems and their heavy emphasis on right or wrong answers an... Ways to Strengthen a Preschooler's Writing Ability It's a fact, more and more children are falling behind in our country's schools. Most parents are quick to blame teachers or the school, but it's not always their fault. Bratz V. Barbie: Are Our Little Girls Growing Up Too Fast? When I was young, I loved Barbie. I loved dressing her, styling her hair, and manipulating her life. These days, Barbie has some stiff competition in the world of little-girl play time. That compet... |
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