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Swedish Researchers Tie Folic Acid to Good Grades

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 12th 2011

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Hey, kids, want to grow up to be super smart like some sort of Swedish researcher?
Be sure to eat lots and lots ...However, American nutritionists say U.S. kids get enough of the stuff.
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Stay-at-Home Dads More Likely to Get Divorced

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 12th 2011

Credit: Getty Images You really need to think twice before you take in an ocelot, chimpanzee, wolf or human male with the thought of ...Study says husbands and fathers don't fare well in captivity.
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When Schools Report Students' Weight to Parents, Changes Seldom Happen, Study Finds

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 11th 2011

Researcher says schools should be more pro-active when it comes to notifying parents of obese children. Credit: John Moore, Getty ...Researcher says schools should be more pro-active when it comes to notifying parents of obese children.
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Sibling Rivalry? How Parents Can Help

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 7th 2011

Credit: Getty Images Parents can help improve relationships between squabbling siblings -- by shipping one to Bolivia and the other to ...Expert tells parents to help kids develop conflict resolution skills.
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Autism is Caused by Environmental Factors -- Maybe

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 5th 2011

After a study of twins in the 1970s, Autism became regarded as a genetic disorder. Credit: Mario Tama, Getty Images Your child wasn't ...New study on autism opens to widespread criticism.
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Teaching Kids How to Read: 'Sound it Out' May Not Be the Best Method

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 5th 2011

Researchers finds focus on phonics may not be the best way to teach children to read. Credit: Getty Images
Hooked on phonics?
You ...Researchers finds focus on phonics may not be the best way to teach children to read.
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Soldiers' Children Often Face Long Term Psychological Issues, Study Shows

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 5th 2011

Ongoing wars taken a psychological toll on children. Credit: Majid Saeedi, Getty Images They used to call it "battle fatigue" -- the ...Ongoing wars take a psychological toll on children.
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Parents Quit Smoking (For Awhile) When Kids Have Surgery

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 1st 2011

Kicking the habit is hard, even when you're doing it for kids. Credit:Noel Celis, Getty Images Parents who smoke are more likely to ...Kicking the habit is hard, even when you're doing it for kids.
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