behavior-and-development

Baby Crying? Check Your iPhone!

Baby Crying? Check Your iPhone!

Feb. 09, 2010

Now, there's an application to help new parents figure out what their baby's cry means. Are we getting too dependent on technology?

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When Germs Are GOOD for You

When Germs Are GOOD for You

Jan. 28, 2010

A new study shows that some germs are actually good for us!

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Stressed Out Kids

Stressed Out Kids

Nov. 19, 2009

What are young kids stressed about? More than what we may think. The American Psychological Association just released its annual Stress in America survey, which reveals the causes of stress for children.

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Baby Einstein Fails to Make Kids Smart

Disney is issuing refunds to anyone who purchased Baby Einstein material between June 2004 and September 2009. Apparently, Disney is trying to ward off a class action suit from parents who are complaining that their children weren't transformed into geniuses when they watched the Baby Einstein videos.

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To Spank Or Not to Spank

Among parents, educators and state legislators, the question of spanking has been controversial in recent years. One recent study suggests that spanking children between age 1 and 2 may be more detrimental than helpful.

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SAT Scores Drop... Again

SAT scores have dropped nationally for the fifth year in a row. The results raise some age old questions about the SAT. Is it as important as colleges make it out to be? Is there a certain way to prepare for it? Why do American students generally perform so poorly on it?

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Self-control Key to Academic Success

A new study shows that the biggest difference between students who succeed in school and those who don't is not socio-economic, not IQ, and not parent success. It's self-control!

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The Back-to-School Transition is for Parents, Too

The annual back-to-school media hype is primarily focused on students. Yet it is clear that it requires parents doing their part and going through their own transitions to ensure kids have a great and smooth start to the brand new school year.

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Sexting Banned in Houston Schools

It's back to school time! It marks the end of summer fun, an end to swimming at the pool, an end to being out late on weeknights and, if you're a student in Houston, an end to sexting. That's right. That's the newest rule in Houston schools.

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