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How to Teach Your Kids About Character

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Utah's governor vetoes a controversial abstinence-only bill. Meanwhile research shows parents support age-appropriate sex education.

Health & Wellness by Sami Grover on 03.15.12

5 Kid-Focused Research Studies With Ridiculously Obvious (But Important) Results

Do we really need researchers to tell us that teenage boys masturbate a lot or that kids eat too much sugar? Yes, and here's why.

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7 Parenting TED Talks You Need to Watch Now

From nurturing creativity to the truth about car seats, these thought-provoking TED presentations are must-sees for parents.

Health & Wellness by Sami Grover on 03.09.12

Sex Education Delays Teen Sex. But Does It Matter What You Teach?

Teens who have received sex education wait longer to have sex. But that may apply to both abstinence-only lessons too.

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10 No-Mess Sensory Activities for Toddlers

Sensory play helps kids develop cognitive, verbal, and motor skills, but it can be messy. Here's how to keep it neat!

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Utah's Abstinence-Only Education Law is a Betrayal of Our Children

Utah lawmakers have decreed that schools may only teach abstinence when it comes to safe sex. We should be worried.

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