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New research fuels skepticism (and questions) about those ADHD diagnoses Photo
Suspicion has long existed that maybe a significant percentage of kids diagnosed with attention-deficit disorder or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder were really just livelier than was warranted for a classroom environment. Or, rather, immature. more
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What it's like to be 18 in 2010 Photos
Imagine never wearing a wrist watch or using a phone with a cord. That's reality for an 18-year-old in 2010. Can't relate? Enter the Beloit College Mindset List. Each year the school examines, "cultural touchstones that shape the lives of students entering college." Here's a look at their... more
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Eggs and salmonella: What you need to know
With 380 million eggs under recall, consumers may be anxious about eating any egg or food product containing eggs. Here's the upshot: Thoroughly cooked eggs are safe, but cross-contamination could be a problem. Here's more about the recall and food safety. more
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Can you hear me now? More teens can't
Teenagers aren't necessarily tuning out adults; they simply might not be able to hear them. more
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When kids cross the gender divide Photo
Does your 4-year-old son dress up in his big sister's tiaras and princess costumes? more
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Kids may spoil the fun
If you've come across the much-discussed New York magazine story "All joy and no fun: Why parents hate parenting," you might feel pretty lousy about having children. more
Modern Moms News & Trends
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Have PMS? Perhaps a spa day will do the trick Photo
Finding a way to de-stress may reduce the severity of PMS symptoms, a new study suggests. more
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Heavy Mothers, Heavy Children
Women who gain too much weight during pregnancy have big babies, putting their children at risk of becoming heavy later on, a new study says. more
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In Your Face Fitness: This magazine cover is not a health guide Photo
A blueberry weight-loss phenomenon. A soap that shrinks cellulite. Publishers want you to buy this advice, but the old truth remains. You must develop good habits and stick to them. more
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The brighter side of gray hair Photo
Washing that gray right out of your hair (to borrow from the famous song) is no longer a mandatory part of getting older. So asserts a growing cadre of American women who are embracing their naturally silver hair tones. more
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Is Your Mother a Narcissist?
She's not blind, but she doesn't see you. She's not deaf, but she doesn't hear you. She's not unfeeling, but she's oblivious to your pain. Who is she? Your narcissistic mother. more
For Fathers: The Latest News & Trends
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Fanatics find ways to balance football and family
For Carrie Crist, the close relationship she enjoys with her mother, Janice, was forged in part by their shared passion for all things football. Nevertheless, when Carrie's beloved Indianapolis Colts were pitted against Janice's adored New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV, this mother-daughter team... more
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Five Tips to Protect New Dads' Health
Attention, expectant dads: Moms aren't the only ones who experience health risks before or after birth. more
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When in-laws bring crazy to the table
Nagging is one of the worst things an in-law can do, because it makes you feel stupid. If they're so worried about your situation, they should sit down and help you develop a concrete plan. When we were starting out, me, my wife, and our three girls lived in a rental house in the ghetto because it... more
Education
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New Site Lets Students Gamble on Their Grades Photo
LOS ANGELES -- A new website is giving higher education a Vegas twist, allowing college students... more
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Monitoring media
How can students ride the wave of the future without drowning in a sea of distractions? more
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Professors not LOLing at students' writing Photo
Texting lingo is seeping into college papers and correspondence, and faculty members increasingly... more
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Skipping a grade: Is your child really ready for it? Photo
Lisa Catanyag thought maybe she ought to do something when, at the beginning of the school year, she... more
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Seven simple tips to improve your child's reading skills
When it comes to kids today, it seems to be all about the screen — computer games, handheld... more
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Female Teachers May Pass Math Anxiety to Girls
Girls have long embraced the stereotype that they're not supposed to be good at math. It seems... more
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Kids won't talk about school? Photo
If your child turns into a clam the moment you ask about school, you may need to alter your... more
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Caffeinated energy drinks can spell trouble for students
Red Bull, Monster and Rockstar, these are only a few of today’s energy-drink beverages... more
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Choosing a major in this economy Photo
When Carter Schimpff enrolled at Texas Christian University four years ago, he began work on what he... more
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Texting's Terrible Impact on Students' Writing Video
Reading, writing, and...texting. Some English teachers say they're seeing symbols and... more
Kids & Money
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School shopping can teach kids spending skills
Ina Poecher heard about a back-to-school sale at J.C. Penney on the radio. So with a mental list of wardrobe needs for fifth grade, the Vadnais Heights, Minn., 10-year-old spent a recent Saturday morning with her head in the clearance racks. more
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Baby steps when teaching kids about money Photo
Learning happens most easily by doing, insists psychologist and financial educator Brad Klontz. Consider him Exhibit A. more
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Gail MarksJarvis: Conquer college costs with a few key decisions
It's a bill like no other, frightfully huge, with perhaps $20,000 that has to be paid almost instantly. more
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Kids learn from Social Security statements
Some aspects of summer life never change: soaking up the sun, sipping ice cold lemonade, and listening to our kids complain about not making enough money from their part-time job. more
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Finding a place for piggy banks
I'm surrounded by piggy banks. more
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Teach your kids to deal-hunt
If you believe as I do that shopping is a full-contact sport, then it definitely pays to have your head in the game. more
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Save your wallet from college costs
If you're the parent of a first-time college student, this is the heart of buying season. more
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Guerrilla marketing for young entrepreneurs
Few young entrepreneurs know the meaning of guerrilla marketing, but it could spell success for their lawn mowing, babysitting or other fledgling businesses this summer. more
