AltWeeklies Wire
Prof Vikram Jaswal Explains Why Sad Children Learn Betternew
With the help of video clips from The Lion King and The Jungle Book and the music of Mozart and Mahler, researchers tested how a group of children's state of mind related to their ability to perform detail-oriented tasks. Jaswal discusses the surprising findings.
C-Ville Weekly |
Chiara Canzi |
07-30-2008 |
Children & Families
Leave No Child Inside: How Nature-Deficit Disorder is Affecting Our Kidsnew
Despite all the benefits that outdoor play offers, more and more kids are spending their time inside instead of out. In fact, according to a recent report put out by the National Wildlife Federation, children are spending half as much time outside as they did 20 years ago.
Boulder Weekly |
Dana Logan |
07-21-2008 |
Children & Families
This Isn't How Adoption is Supposed to Worknew
Three little boys set out to destroy the parents who loved them. Now, after a protracted lawsuit has drawn to a close, the adoptive parents remain in legal/political limbo with $10 million at stake. The boys are finally in treatment -- but no one's sure it will help at this stage. Experts say that the children should have been given intensive psychological care -- ten years ago.
New Times Broward-Palm Beach |
Deidra Funcheon |
07-01-2008 |
Children & Families
Midwives Fight for Home Births and Autonomynew
North Carolina's high rate of combined fetal and neonatal mortality rank it in the bottom sixth of the nation. The state is also one of only 11 in the country where the practice of midwifery outside the supervision of physicians is illegal. Some don't think that's a coincidence.
INDY Week |
Suzanne Nelson |
05-29-2008 |
Children & Families
Doctors vs. Parents: Who Decides Right to Life?new
Following surgery, Sabrina Martin's condition went south. And then, her family says, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital set about arranging for her demise.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
05-06-2008 |
Children & Families
Family Court Judge Sheds Light on Unfair Child Support Practices in Texasnew
Judge David Hanschen lets men challenge whether the kids they support are theirs. And the Texas Attorney General's Office is pissed.
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
04-07-2008 |
Children & Families
Ailene is 11 and Homelessnew
Where will she and 13,000 others go to school today?
Los Angeles CityBeat |
Matthew Mundy |
04-04-2008 |
Children & Families
Mother, Interruptednew
Child Protective Services accused her of everything from neglect to excessive care, never proved anything, and took her daughter anyway.
Phoenix New Times |
Megan Irwin |
04-01-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Arizona's Ill-Prepared to Handle its Most Vulnerablenew
BJ Bolender's struggle to keep her son alive in the state's care highlights the challenges of supporting the developmentally disabled.
Phoenix New Times |
Megan Irwin |
03-04-2008 |
Children & Families
More Than a Gamenew
For many Oklahomans, sports, particulary football, is a way of life -- and the rest is just details.
Urban Tulsa Weekly |
Brian Ervin |
01-23-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
What is Judge Richard Chaney Hiding?new
For years, the Durham District Court Judge has mentored troubled teens, but his conduct has raised concerns.
INDY Week |
Mosi Secret |
01-17-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
One Child at a Timenew
Court Appointed Special Advocates make a positive difference in the lives of children in foster care -- one case at a time.
Gambit |
Sarah Andert |
01-16-2008 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Is Workplace Daycare a Workable Solution?new
For 30 years in Canada, advocates have lobbied for a federal child-care system funded by taxpayers to address the drought of quality spaces. The lobby hasn't been successful.
The Georgia Straight |
Pieta Woolley |
12-17-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Child Protective Services: Problems, Reforms & More Problemsnew
A quick fix may only have created more problems for CPS and the families it serves.
Houston Press |
Paul Knight |
11-14-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
Tenn. Lets Sketchy Youth Treatment Center Off the Hooknew
The state continues to license the Chad Youth Enhancement Center, where two have died and many others have been abused.
Nashville Scene |
Elizabeth Ulrich |
11-09-2007 |
Children & Families
Tags: children & families
