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How TV Contributes to Child Obesity
Weight issues in childhood are an enormous problem for our country. The numbers are staggering: 12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight. This number has tripled over the past 30 years. And, as we know, overweight children are at much higher risk of developing some serious adult health issues, including diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
TV and Weight
Weight issues in childhood are an enormous problem for our country.The numbers are staggering.12.5 million children and adolescents are overweight.This number has tripled over the past 30 years.And, as we know,overweight childr
Provigil Effects on Birth Control Medicines
Provigil contains modafinil, which causes your body and brain to be more alert and active during the day. This is useful for people who suffer from certain sleep disorders that cause them to be drowsy, sleepy, not alert or unresponsive during the day. These sleep disorders include narcolepsy. The drug is also useful for those who need to remain awake at night, for career or other important reasons.
The Effects of School Violence on Victims
School violence is a part of the larger problem of youth violence. Youth violence is bullying, punching, slapping and using weapons, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of 2010, 55.5 million students go to pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in the United States, and another 15 million attend colleges and universities. Violent acts disrupt the learning process and have negative effects on the students.
How to Stop a Child’s Demanding Behavior
Some children exhibit demanding behavior–expecting parents, peers and other family members to drop what they are doing and tend to whatever it is they want at the moment. It is frustrating for parents, especially when children display demanding behavior in public settings, such as at the mall or at family functions. While your first instinct may be to give into your child’s demands, resist the urge to give in, or risk creating a larger problem as your child gets older.