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Too Many Toys May Stunt a Child's Development - Children's Health - FOXNews.com

She said a constant stream of new toys, particularly electronic toys that required little imagination, encouraged short attention spans and stunted motor skill development.

Does Spanking Make Kids Dumber?

Most parents have heard that spanking your kids probably isn't the greatest use of a teachable moment, but can it actually lead to a lower IQ? Professor Murray Straus says spanking hurts kids' IQs. Murray Straus, professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire, says y …

Poor Nutrition In Kids Could Tie Obesity And Cavities

Teeth riddled with cavities could point to other health problems. Among children ages 2 to 5, poor nutrition may be a common thread connecting obesity and tooth decay, a new study finds.

Health Of Children Improves Around The World

Life is tough in the developing world — especially for kids. But there's been surprising progress by some of the world's poorest countries in fighting key causes of illness and death in the youngest children.

The Impact of the Commercial World on Children's Wellbeing: Report of an Independent Assessment | The Communication Initiative Network

In this report from the United Kingdom (UK) Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, is an independent review of the impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing.

Promoting Early Childhood Development through a Public Programme: Wawa Wasi in Peru | The Communication Initiative Network

This paper presents the results of a Young Lives study into the impact and perceptions of the Programa Nacional Wawa Wasi, a Peruvian government programme for impoverished children aged 6-48 months.

Escucha! Taking Community Radio Digital in the Americas | The Communication Initiative Network

Escucha! Taking Community Radio Digital in the Americas - United States and Latin America ...providing 18 Spanish-language community radio journalists in the United States and Latin America with training and a web-based service to share and rebroadcast stories across borders....

Realising the rights of young children: progress and challenges

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Foundation offers three research internships

The Bernard van Leer Foundation is offering three research internships to masters students and young professionals.

A growing movement for kids in Ciudad Juarez

Ciudad Juarez has become one of the most violent places in the world over the past one and a half years. There were 2600 homicides in 2009 and 1086 people have died already this year, mostly due to drugs related street violence.

South Africa's children caring for parents with Aids

Research for Development - Communications Corner - Who Else Is Doing It?

Useful information on Communicating research and key media and communication organisations

Learning to listen is good for cocktail parties and social media

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