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Day Care Boosts Kids' TV Time
Mon Nov 23, 2009, 14:00
But children in home-based settings get far more screen time than those in center-based care, study finds.
News Topics : Infant / Child Care, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior
Thu Nov 12, 2009, 06:00
Male high school athletes more likely to drink and fight than females, study finds.
News Topics : Exercise: Soccer, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Football, Exercise: Basketball, Exercise: Baseball Or Softball, Child Psychology, Behavior

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TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
Mon Nov 02, 2009, 17:00
The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds.
News Topics : Parenting, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Babies Spot Human Speech at 5 Months
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 12:00
They easily distinguish language from animal sounds, researchers say.
News Topics : Infant / Child Care, Child Psychology, Child Development, Age

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Dyslexia More Complicated for Chinese
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 17:00
Study uncovers combination of phonological and visuospatial deficits.
News Topics : Learning Disabilities: Misc, Dyslexia, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Half of U.S. Kids Assaulted Each Year: Study
Thu Oct 08, 2009, 16:00
Report calls for better ways to identify and treat young victims of violence.
News Topics : Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Infant / Child Care, Domestic Violence, Doctors, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Teens With ADHD, Depression Risk Internet Addiction
Tue Oct 06, 2009, 09:00
In a wired world, obsessive use is likely to increase, experts say
News Topics : Depression, Computers / Internet, Computer-Related, Child Psychology, Child Development, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD), Addiction

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Smoking in Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic Symptoms in Kids
Thu Oct 01, 2009, 09:00
Study also connects heavy alcohol use to psychiatric disturbances.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Tobacco & Kids, Pregnancy, Emotional Disorders: Misc, Child Psychology

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Social Status as a Teen Predicts Health as an Adult
Tue Sep 29, 2009, 09:00
Research finds those at the top of the pecking order fared the best.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Diseases & Conditions: Misc, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Teachers May Be Swayed by Child's Reputation
Sat Sep 26, 2009, 09:00
Opinions about parents affect how kids are perceived at school, researchers find.
News Topics : Child Psychology, Child Development, Behavior

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Firm Parents Keep Teen Drivers Safe
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 14:00
Supportive rules reduce crashes, drunk driving and cell phone use on the road: studies.
News Topics : Travel Safety: Motor Vehicle Injury, Travel Safety: Misc, Safety: Child, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Parenting, Child Psychology, Child Development, Alcohol: Misc, Alcohol & Kids

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Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs
Fri Sep 25, 2009, 09:00
Experts believe corporal punishment can affect psychological well-being.
News Topics : Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parenting, Kids: Misc, Child Psychology, Child Development, Behavior

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Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
Wed Sep 16, 2009, 09:00
High-quality child care offsets deficits of poverty, study finds.
News Topics : Kids: Misc, Demographics, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows
Tue Sep 15, 2009, 12:00
Kids spanked at age 1 also had worse performance on cognitive tests at age 3.
News Topics : Parenting, Child Psychology, Child Development, Behavior

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Single Parents May Do as Well as Two: Study
Sat Sep 05, 2009, 09:00
Family stability may be more crucial than dual parents for child's success.
News Topics : Parenting, Love / Sex / Relationships: Misc, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
Fri Sep 04, 2009, 16:00
Those with mild depression more likely to suffer major episode later, researchers say.
News Topics : Emotional Disorders: Misc, Depression, Child Psychology, Anxiety, Anorexia

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Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 16:00
Engaging in youth development programs produces caring, competent teens, research finds.
News Topics : Emotional Disorders: Misc, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
Tue Sep 01, 2009, 06:00
Officials expect return of virus that first surfaced last spring.
News Topics : Vaccines, Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Pregnancy, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Flu, Child Psychology, Centers for Disease Control

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Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes
Thu Aug 20, 2009, 16:00
They also report higher energy during the day and greater ability to concentrate.
News Topics : Sleep Problems: Misc, Exercise: Misc, Child Psychology, Child Development

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Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress
Fri Aug 14, 2009, 12:00
Study found one-third were at risk for psychosocial problems.
News Topics : Trauma, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Parenting, Child Psychology, Child Development