Emotional Intel.

Written by Patty Dann
ISBN: 1-59030-428-4
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Review by C. Delia Scarpitti

Patty Dann enjoyed a successful career as a writer and novelist, with articles appearing in publications as varied as O Magazine and the New York Times. She published two novels, one of which, Mermaids, became a feature film starring Winona Ryder and Cher. (more…)

By Dr. Linda Folden Palmer

Does breastfeeding protect IQ levels? A recent study led to big media announcements that breastfeeding does not improve intelligence, as previously believed.

However, the study published in the British Medical Journal had two major flaws. (more…)

Review by C. Delia Scarpitti

We have all seen them in the crowd — the children who move to a different beat than the others. Often, they’re wearing snow boots on a sunny day, staring at the patterns of the clouds with their fingers smudged with paint or (more…)

By Heather Moore

Does your child dread biology class because she fears she will be forced to dissect a frog, a cat or a worm? Most children adore animals and can’t bear the thought of hurting them — a desire most parents can understand and respect. (more…)

By Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall Oakes

Growing up in Chicago, Halloween weather was always unpredictable. The anticipation of the big night, when we finally got to wear our costumes, was always a little dampened by the number of layers we had to wear underneath. (more…)

Question: Are violent movies, video games, and television programs harmful to my child’s education?

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By Connie Steinmann

Quitting piano lessons for the summer? Not a good idea! Repetition is the essence of learning. How many new skills have you learned recently? In the process of mastering these new skills, did you take three months off? (more…)