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Australia Leads the Way on Laws Regulating Tobacco Packaging
If you ask your older parents or grandparents about attitudes towards smoking in their generation, theyll probably say that everyone did it and that it was even seen as glamorous. Tobacco has played an influential role in societies all over the world for centuries now, serving as a social activity, stress relief, or just something cool to do.
The White House Conference on Bullying: What You Should Know
Child bullying seems to be pervasive in our society, which is why it’s important for parents to be informed about it. Dr. Susan Lipkins specializes in these kinds of issues involving children, tween, and teens. Her 25 years of experience as a psychologist has enabled her to work with many people, from bulliers, to those being bullied, to the parents of those being bullied.
Women: We’re Getting Smarter- But Not Richer
A new study released by the White House today shows that American women are more highly educated than ever before and make up a majority of the white-collar workforce for the first time in history. But getting smarter doesnt mean were getting richer: Were still paid only 75% of what men earn for the same job, whether were flipping burgers or splitting atoms.
Your Kid’s Crime Could be YOUR Fine
When a minor commits a crime, he is held responsible for it. Sure, there are different consequences than if the crime were perpetrated by an adult, but he is still held responsible all the same. Just as is the case for adults however, consequences for illicit actions don’t seem to have an impacting influence on whether some teens do a dirty deed or not.
Winter Water Safety Tips
Water safety isn’t just for summer! Drowning incidents are preventable. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission has teamed with the Pool Safety Campaign to change the way families think and act about pool and spa safety. Here are their top winter water safety tips: