Babies Learn Words in Womb

Babies learn words before birthBrain responses suggest infants can distinguish distinct sounds from altered versions       By Laura SandersWeb edition: August 26, 2013A+ A- Text SizeENLARGEEARLY LEARNINGElectrodes test whether a newborn learned a fake word during gestation.Courtesy of Veikko Somerpuro/Univ. of HelsinkiParents-to-be better watch their...

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Poverty Linked to Student Success

State education groups link student success, povertyBy Doug Livingston Beacon Journal education writerMore Sharing Services2Published: September 16, 2013 - 09:19 PM | Updated: September 17, 2013 - 08:31 AMView More Photos >>An analysis by three education groups released Monday indicates that low income and poverty might have the most detrimental impact on learning.The Ohio School Boards...

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Attachment Parenting Method

Smother Mother: Why Intensive Child-Rearing Hurts Parents and KidsA new study delves into what makes extreme mothers more stressed and depressedBy Judith Warner @judithwarnerJuly 13, 201212 Comments   inShare8Read LaterG Follow @TIMEIdeasBelieving yourself to be the absolute center of your child’s universe, the one and only sun around which his or her happiness and well-being wax and wane, isn’t good for your mental health.That, at least, is the message from...

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Stories that bind us

THIS LIFEThe Stories That Bind UsSarah WilliamsonFamilies may want to create a mission statement similar to the ones many companies use to identify their core values.By BRUCE FEILERPublished: March 15, 2013 52 CommentsFACEBOOKTWITTERGOOGLE+SAVEE-MAILSHAREPRINTREPRINTSI hit the breaking point as a parent a few years ago. It was the week of my extended family’s annual gathering in August,...

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Increase your family's happiness

13 Tips to Increase Your Family’s Happiness and HealthHappy families share certain basic characteristics. Here are a few of the foundations experts say are key to creating a loving, cheerful home.By Reader's Digest Editors  Tolstoy was right—happy families are all alike. At least they share certain basic characteristics. Here are a few of the foundations experts say are key to a loving, cheerful home:1. Create cuddle time. You can’t overdose on hugs. It’s important for families...

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