Thomas Ramey Watson

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Excellent parenting advice

We need to beware of pat answers and over generalizations that do more harm than good. ************** This story by Tina Plantamura first appeared at ravishly.com, an alternative news+culture women’s website My oldest son just graduated high school and is now embarking on the next leg of his journey that will bring him closer to …

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Too much TV time makes kids more vulnerable to bullying

Parents are busier than ever, juggling multiple responsibilities at home and work, all the while doing their best to raise a healthy, happy child. Sometimes a child’s favorite TV show can be the only time to catch a breath. And in a world of smartphones, tablets, laptops and TVs, minimizing screen time has gotten harder …

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There’s A Mental Health Reason To Avoid Added Sugar

That’s the premise of a recent study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, that suggests sugary and starchy foods could contributing to depression. Previous long-term studies have shown that people who eat pastries, sugary drinks and other refined carbohydrates have a higher risk of depression, but didn’t determine what is it, exactly, about …

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When People Diss Their Owners Dogs Diss Right Back

“The dogs’ avoidance of someone who behaved negatively to the owner suggests that social eavesdropping may be shared with a nonprimate species,” Fujita said in the email. “It is because dogs are usually extremely attentive to what their owners are doing.” The study is to be published in an upcoming issue of in the journal …

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