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Breast-feeding to support resilience to stress

by admin | Apr 10, 2015 | Medical News & Research, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

SUNDAY, Jan. 6, 2007 (HealthDay News) — “Breast-feeding is considered a great way for a mother to form a close bond with her infant. And now there’s evidence to suggest it may also help kids be more resilient to stress.”Conclusions include...

Celiac Disease Present in 1% of 5-Year-Olds in Study

by admin | Apr 10, 2015 | Eating Disorders and Anorexia Nervosa, Medical News & Research

(The Nemours Foundation) Celiac disease results from a sensitivity to a dietary protein (called gluten) found in wheat and certain other grains. The immune system’s abnormal response to this protein causes damage to the lining of the intestine, interfering with...

America’s Child Death Shame

by admin | Apr 2, 2015 | Brain Injury, Legal, Medical News & Research, Physical Abuse, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Published: 17 October 2011 Last updated at 07:35 ET, BBC © 2011 “Every five hours a child dies from abuse or neglect in the US. The latest government figures show an estimated 1,770 children were killed as a result of maltreatment in 2009. A recent congressional...

Learning Difficulties

by admin | Apr 1, 2015 | Brain Injury, Fetal Alcohol and Drug Exposure, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, School Services and Placement, Special Education

Learning Difficulties excerpt

Aggression Relates to Time in Child Care

by admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Education News & Research, Family, Violent Behavior

Children who spent more time in child care were rated by caregivers, mothers, and kindergarten teachers as having more behavior problems than did children of the same age who spent less time in child care.

Discipline Disputes

by admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Family, Legal, Physical Abuse, Special Education, Violent Behavior

Continued behavior problems often indicate that a child’s program is not appropriate. If parents suspect that behavior problems are preventing their child from succeeding at school, they should write to the principal and request an IEP Team Meeting or “Pre-Hearing Conference.”

The Rights of Students with Physical or Health Impairments

by admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Special Education

WHO DOES NEED SPECIAL EDUCATION? Some children with disabilities may need special accommodations in school, and yet not need formal “special education.” These children can include those with epilepsy, asthma, diabetes, muscular dystrophy or other health or...

Violence and Substance Abuse

by admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Substance Abuse, Violent Behavior

Exposure to Violence Linked to Substance Use in Teens (The Nemours Foundation) Children and teens who witness violence or who are victims of violence in their communities are more likely to use dangerous substances such as cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana, and other...

Some Adolescent Violence Is Predictable

by admin | Mar 28, 2015 | Violent Behavior

CHICAGO, May 16 (Reuters Health) – Adolescents who are exposed to violence, abuse alcohol or drugs and have only one parent are at increased risk of killing someone, Dr. Robert Zagar and colleagues from the University of Illinois reported here at the American...

Violence-Related Behaviors in Adolescents

by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | Violent Behavior

A Cross-national Study of Violence-Related Behaviors in Adolescents June 2004— “Violent behavior among adolescents is a significant problem worldwide, and a cross-national comparison of adolescent violent behaviors can provide information about the development...

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