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Better Day Care, Smarter Kids?
High-quality child care offsets deficits of poverty, study finds

Early Spankings Make for Aggressive Toddlers, Study Shows
Kids spanked at age 1 also had worse performance on cognitive tests at age 3

Single Parents May Do as Well as Two: Study
Family stability may be more crucial than dual parents for child's success

Depressed Teens Continue to Suffer
Those with mild depression more likely to suffer major episode later, researchers say

Kids Need More Than Sports for Positive Growth
Engaging in youth development programs produces caring, competent teens, research finds

Swine Flu on Campuses Boosts Call for Vaccinations
Officials expect return of virus that first surfaced last spring

Teen Athletes Sleep Better Than Couch Potatoes
They also report higher energy during the day and greater ability to concentrate

Kids of Deployed Soldiers Vulnerable to Stress
Study found one-third were at risk for psychosocial problems

Experts Urge Cognitive Testing of Kids With Epilepsy
Underlying brain abnormalities may cause learning problems, study finds

Good Planning Paves Way for Kid’s Operation
Before your child undergoes surgery, follow these helpful tips