Monthly Archives: July 2015

Study: Kids’ social skills key to success as adults

Liz Szabo and Greg Toppo USA TODAY Parents who want their kids to succeed have been known to play Mozart in the nursery and quiz their preschoolers with flash cards. A new study suggests these parents might want to go back to the basics by teaching children to share and take turns. Kindergartners with strong…

Parents’ Cyberbullying Guide: How to Spot It and Stop It

By Emma Raizman, MD | 7/7/15 7:00 a.m. Cyberbullying, like any bullying, often involves mean behavior: threats, harassment and negative comments that can demean or embarrass a child or teen. It happens online in texts, emails, video game chats and social media like Facebook and Twitter. Kids do fight with each other sometimes, but it’s considered…