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Dealing With Stress Begins in Childhood, With Mom’s Help
Written by: Matt Palmquist, Wednesday 30 July 2008 - 15:09 PM 
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A new study suggests that the consistency of maternal care may be more important in raising children than the amount of affection shown by mothers (even rat mothers), and that exposure to different environments can significantly impact a child's development.
Turning Grieving Youths into Happier Campers
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Tuesday 27 May 2008 - 11:42 AM 0 Comments
A camp for grieving children applies academic research on trauma to help kids cope with death.
Crime Control Theatre: Act Two
Written by: Tom Jacobs, Tuesday 20 May 2008 - 12:19 PM 0 Comments
The research team that exposed the ineffectiveness of the Amber Alert system – the topic of a Miller-McCune report last December – has just published a follow-up study refining its thesis and suggesting a similarly vigorous look at other dubious crime-control strategies.
Helping Kids Weather Divorce
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Wednesday 07 May 2008 - 11:39 AM 0 Comments
Research into helping families cope with divorce is finally bearing fruit, but some governments continue funding unproven programs.
The Trouble With Genius
Written by: Rob Kuznia, Tuesday 15 April 2008 - 12:35 PM 0 Comments
Students diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, a mild form of autism, perform as well as or better than their peers academically but, despite their large vocabularies, struggle with social interaction. The University of California, Santa Barbara’s Koegel Autism Center, long a world leader on autism research, hopes to teach the students the…
Recipe for Reducing Kids’ Excess Weight
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Tuesday 08 April 2008 - 10:40 AM 0 Comments
In Miller-McCune.com's interview with nutritionist Marion Nestle, the author of What to Eat and other books declared, "You've got to get rid of the vending machines in the schools. They shouldn't be there in the first place." A recent study conducted in Philadelphia public schools, while not going to the lengths recommended by Nestle, suggests…
Apples: Not Just for Teacher Anymore
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Friday 21 March 2008 - 12:43 PM 0 Comments
Miller-McCune.com recently interviewed nutritionist Marion Nestle, who shared her views and experiences related to school food. Asked whether there were any data showing that schools striving to offer healthier food have seen an improvement in academic performance or behavioral problems, Nestle said she had only anecdotal evidence, and related…
Big Soda, the USDA, and School Food
Written by: Amy R. Ramos, Thursday 20 March 2008 - 10:53 AM 0 Comments
The public is hearing mixed messages on eating right, and a prominent nutritionist believes government needs to cast off its lobbyist-inspired inhibitions and spread the gospel of common sense.
Big Laugh at a Big Wheel
Written by: Miller McCune Staff, Tuesday 04 March 2008 - 13:54 PM 0 Comments
A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebow or a painful grin.
Kindergarten: Half Full or Half Empty?
Written by: Ryan Blitstein, Thursday 28 February 2008 - 16:51 PM 0 Comments
States' kindergarten policies continue to diverge, despite years of research revealing the academic benefits of full-day kindergarten.
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