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Study: Popular kids -- but not the most popular -- more likely to torment peers

While experts often view aggressive behavior as a maladjusted reaction typical of social outcasts, a new study in the February issue of the American Sociological Review finds that it's actually popular adolescents—but not th ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Children's genetic potentials are subdued by poverty

Children from poorer families do worse in school, are less likely to graduate from high school, and are less likely to go to college. A new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycho ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jan 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Few US kids do well in science class: study

A government study on US kids found Tuesday that just one in three show proficiency in science in middle school and junior high, while that number drops to one in five of those graduating high school.

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created Jan 25, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 53

Preschool kids know what they like: Salt, sugar and fat

A child's taste preferences begin at home and most often involve salt, sugar and fat. And, researchers say, young kids learn quickly what brands deliver the goods.

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created Jan 25, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Survey: Parents start to see TV, Internet the same

(AP) -- No TV for a week, the time-honored punishment for misbehaving children, has been enhanced. Now, parents are also withholding Internet access to punish their kids, further sign that the Web has become as important ...

Technology / Other

created Dec 17, 2010 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

App lets you snap photo to see game content detail

(AP) -- Video games come with ratings similar to movies, but plenty of parents buy games rated M for Mature for their kids under 17.

Technology / Software

created Dec 14, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study finds sick kids have fewer friends

A new study reveals that sick teens are more isolated than other kids, but they do not necessarily realize it and often think their friendships are stronger than they actually are.

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created Dec 07, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Instilling gratitude instead of entitlement in children

Drawing from research and personal experience, Christine Carter — a sociologist, happiness expert, and director of UC Berkeley's Greater Good Parents program — shares insights on how practicing gratitude, ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 24, 2010 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (9) | comments 2

Youngest kids labeled as ADHD

Nearly 1 million children with fall birthdays may have been misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, not because they have real behavior problems, but because they're the youngest kids in ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 17, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 1

The essential ingredients of supportive sibling relationships

Many moms and dads say the toughest part of parenting is keeping the peace when their kids squabble and bicker. But making an end to conflict your primary focus is a mistake, said Laurie Kramer, a University of Illinois professor ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Jul 19, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Exercise limits: Just 1 in 5 kids live near parks

(AP) -- Health officials say one reason so many American kids are overweight is that few have a nearby place to play and exercise.

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 25, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

'Facebook' for kids keeps parents in the loop

(AP) -- Kids under 13 aren't allowed on Facebook, but that hasn't stopped many of them from joining.

Technology / Internet

created May 19, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Keeping kids away from R-rated movies may prevent early drinking

Middle-school children whose parents restrict access to R-rated movies are substantially less likely to start drinking than their peers who are allowed to see such films, a new study suggests.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

Kids lose pounds, gain fitness in Houston study

Innovative, kid-friendly strategies for losing weight and gaining nutrition savvy-plus physical fitness skills-are emerging from scientific studies funded by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 03, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

FTC: Children still marketed violent content

(AP) -- The video game industry is doing a better job at keeping young kids away from violent and other inappropriate content than the music and movie businesses, according to a new report by the Federal Trade Commission.

Technology / Other

created Dec 03, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0