De-stressing family life
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The researchers collected the saliva samples from the participants at different times of the day. The samples were tested for levels of cortisol, a chemical indicator of human stress levels, thus the team was able to determine how work and school tensions affect family life and which hours tend to be most stressful for parents and children.
Publication Name: Child
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0894-7988
Year: 2003
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The brainy benefits of chess
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Educational psychologists have found that teaching children to play chess has positive effects on their reading scores and critical thinking abilities. The game's popularity is increasing among both girls and boys as more children have more opportunity to learn to play.
Publication Name: Child
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0894-7988
Year: 2001
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The science of breastfeeding
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An analysis of the facts and fiction of breast feeding is presented. The benefits, mental and physical, for mother and baby, are explored.
Publication Name: Child
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0894-7988
Year: 2001
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