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Kids Teach Parents to Respect the Environment0
- Green Behavior
- February 16, 2013
According to new research, a child can directly influence the attitude and behavior of their parents towards the environment without them even knowing it. Science Daily, 2/13/2013
READ MOREKids see silver lining in wake of Superstorm Sandy0
- Home & Family
- November 5, 2012
Despite the ocean of worry brought on by superstorm Sandy, some children are able to look at the bright side. Some kids have reported a renewed appreciation for their parents, for example. Matthew Hill, 16, says, "Actually, it's changed me a lot. It makes me look at life differently — what I have, you know?" CBS News,
READ MOREKids in Sandy-ravaged town discover the joy of paying it forward0
- Making a Positive Difference
- January 4, 2014
“It’s funner to give a gift… and if you do it a lot, you can get a good feeling,” says third-grader Rachel Ward. Rachel’s school was struck by Superstorm Sandy and received help from a nonprofit called Family-to-Family. The students were so grateful that they wanted to give back, too.
READ MOREKids Born Just Two Weeks Early Lag In Reading, Math0
- Home & Family
- July 6, 2012
Being born even a couple of weeks early can affect a child’s math and reading skills, a new study suggests. The Wall Street Journal, 7/3/2012
READ MOREKid Rock Launches Charity Tour To Help Cities In Need0
- Celebrity HealthStyles
- October 12, 2011
Singer Kid Rock is showing support for cities in need by assembling a team of Detroit titans to show that Detroit, while experiencing its own financial difficulties, still has the power to unite and help others around the country. Kid Rock will donate money at each stop of the tour to local charities, causes and
READ MOREKhan Academy: The future of education?0
- Entertainment, Books & Humor
- March 12, 2012
With the backing of Gates and Google, free online educational videos from Khan Academy are increasingly being used in classrooms and across the world. Through the use of these online tools, Khan Academy hopes to dramatically improve the way people teach and learn. Sanjay Gupta reports in this enthralling 60 Minutes piece. 60 Minutes, 9/2/2012
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