US Federal Bureau of Investigation-
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
The same advances in computer and
communications technology that allow our children to
reach out to new sources of knowledge and cultural
experiences are also leaving them vulnerable to
exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders.
Brain in the News - Child Cognitive Development
Hyper Kids? Cut Out Preservatives
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A news article
There is now proof that artificial ingredients in
food are affecting children's behavior. A
recent study shows a variety of common food dyes and
the preservative sodium benzoate — an ingredient in
many soft drinks, fruit juices, salad dressings and
other foods — causes some children to become more
hyperactive and distractible than usual.
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Articles and Stories
Internet Porn - It's Bad for Your Child's
Development -
A news article
Exposure to Internet Pornography
can lead teenagers to lose their virginity at a
"much younger" age according to researchers.
Males between age 12 and 17 who regularly viewed
porn had sex at an earlier stage in their lives and
were more likely to initiate oral sex, apparently
imitating what they had watched. The
researchers warned that the rise in the viewing of
pornography was implicated in a variety of sexual
problems - including a rise in levels of STDs and
teenage pregnancies - and called for parents to be
more aware of what their children were watching.
How to Talk to Your Kids About the Economic
Crisis -
A news article
With doomsday financial scenarios
screaming from the headlines and television, there's
no question that kids will pick up on the anxiety in
the air. Talking to them about what's happening in
both the economy and the family budget is crucial --
because the less we say, the bigger they might
imagine the monster in the closet to be. But what's
the best broach to this loaded topic? Read the
article to find out. |
