Better grades if you study with friends
Dr. Weeks’ Comment: Wherever three or more are gathered… Working Alone Won’t Get You Good Grades Jan. 31, 2013 ”” Students who work together …
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Parenting – if only there were a manual.
who can’t relate to this story?
An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard. I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well …
Family meals – still a great idea (for more and more reasons)
Public Policy Should Promote Family Mealtimes, Researchers Urge ScienceDaily (Sep. 9, 2009) ”” In a new report, University of Illinois professor Barbara H. Fiese urges …
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Good luck on this parenting effort…
All-Nighters Equal Lower Grades ScienceDaily (Dec. 1, 2007) ”” With end-of-semester finals looming, here’s an exam question: Will pulling an all-nighter actually help you score …
Your child’s academic performance
Sleep Helps Reduce Errors In Memory, Research Suggests ScienceDaily (Sep. 11, 2009) ”” Sleep may reduce mistakes in memory, according to a first-of-its-kind study led …
Home birth as safe as hospital births
Planned Home Birth With Registered Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth, Canadian Study Finds ScienceDaily (Sep. 1, 2009) ”” The risk of infant death following …
Daughters rule!
Dr. Weeks Comment: Laura and I are blessed with 4 amazing and wonderful daughters who, aside from being my spiritual teachers (making me stretch in …
more about mothers – from Salon!
Saturday, May 9, 2009 12:51 PDT The funny thing about mothers I have a friend whose mother litters every email with at least a dozen …
When in doubt, imitate nature – breastfeeding great for all parties.
Breast-Feeding Benefits Mothers, Study Finds By RONI CARYN RABIN Published: April 21, 2009 Most doctors agree that breast-feeding is best for babies’ health. Now a …
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This is a wonderful piece by Michael Gartner, editor of newspapers large and small, and president of NBC News. In 1997, he won the Pulitzer …