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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Child clumsiness linked to adult obesity

LONDON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Poor coordination in childhood is linked to an increased risk of obesity in later life, British and Swedish researchers suggest. The findings are based on 11,042 individuals -- part of the ongoing National Child Development Study in Great Britain begun in 1958 -- of which... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 17, 2008

Study: Literate more likely to be happy

LONDON, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- Britain's National Literacy Trust said a study suggests people with higher reading skills are more likely to be happier and be in lasting relationships. The study suggests 22 percent of men with poor literacy still live with their parents, compared to 9 percent of those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Pre-School Autistic Children Self-Talk

ARLINGTON, Va., March 31 (UPI) -- A U.S. researcher says autistic pre-schoolers who talk out loud to themselves are just like other kids their age. Adam Winsler, a psychologist at George Mason University in Arlington, Va., labeled this pre-schooler self-talk "private speech" and said it is very... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, October 14, 2008

The Best Care

As M undergoes her bone marrow transplant today, your prayers for M, her physicians, and her family would be appreciated. I am so encouraged that the Lord promises to be with us always. He is in total control! Thanks for visiting! The Lord loves you! Have a great day! Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, October 10, 2008

Sweet Sounds

I am so thrilled! I am going to be an Aunt! My sister and brother in law are expecting their first child in March. Please keep them and the baby in your thoughts and prayers. Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 5, 2008

Good News

M, who has been fighting leukemia, is undergoing a bone marrow transplant this week. Please keep M, her donor and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Work For Free

Should children participate in volunteer work? I think volunteer work teaches children important skills that can't just be limited to a classroom or a textbook. What do you think? If more children spent time volunteering, I think the world would be a better, much safer, place to live. Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Wal-Mart Cuts Prices On Toys

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will lower the price of several toys in 3,500 stores across the U.S. ahead of a holiday season which is expected to be subdued. Retailers across the board are expecting consumers to rein in spending this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 29, 2008

Role Models

I feel that women make the best mentors for girls. Until recently, girls did not have many adult female role models outside of the family. Earlier in history, women rarely received higher educations or worked outside of the home. Following the passage of Title IX in 1972, the United States saw a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Children's Storybooks Online

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