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More New Writing
I've finished going through all the submissions I've had so far for the Writing Challenges. I've posted 8 new pieces in the Repeating Images challenge, and 3 in the Make Me Laugh challenge (that's 3 pieces of fiction and 8...
Vacation Getaway
Many people are taking time off for vacation this time of year. If you are one of the lucky ones traveling abroad this summer, make sure you understand the difference between travel, trip, journey and voyage. Test your knowledge of a wide range of travel related vocabulary with this travel chart quiz. If you are staying at home, you can read a letter about a nice vacation in Greece and practice the past tense. Vacation Getaway originally appeared on About.com English as 2nd Language on Monday, July 23rd, 2012 at 10:00:43. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Nina Bruhns Author Interview
Interview Date: January 14, 2004. Catch a glimpse into the world of Nina Bruhns, award winning romance novelist, in this engaging interview. Read The Interview...
How Do I Get Clients?
Ah, the golden question! This is the second-most asked question in my email, after the whole "how do I get started?" thing. Therefore, I've put together a comprehensive list, and next time someone asks me How Do I Get Clients, I'm just going to send < that link! How Do I Get Clients? originally appeared on About.com Freelance Writing on Thursday, June 28th, 2012 at 01:07:14. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Parenting Style the Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise
In a new study published in the journal Early Child Development and Care, researchers suggest that parenting styles may play an important role in their children's activity levels.
In the study, researchers from Oregon State University looked at 200 families with kids between the ages of two and four to determine how parenting styles impact children's physical activity levels.
While all the children spent a considerable amount of time sitting each day (between four to five hours), kids raised by parents with a neglectful or uninvolved parenting style were sedentary for 30 more minutes every day than children raised by parents with other styles.
"A half an hour each day may not seem like much, but add that up over a week, then a month, then a year and you have a big impact," explains David Schary, the study's lead author. "One child may be getting up to four hours more active play every week, and this sets the stage for the rest of their life."
Uninvolved or neglectul parents typically make few demands of their kids and tend to spend little time with their children. Previous research has suggested that children raised by neglectful parents also tend to be emotionally withdrawn, are more likely to exhibit delinquency during their teens and are at an increased risk for substance and alcohol abuse.
According to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children and adolescents should engage in at least one hour of physical activity each day. The CDC also suggest that kids need to engage in aerobic activity such as running, muscle strengthening activity such as gymnastics and bone strengthening activities such as jumping rope as part of the minimum one hour physical exercise each day.
"When children are very young, playing is the main thing they do during waking hours, so parental support and encouragement is crucial," Schary suggests. "So when we see preschool children not going outside much and sitting while playing with a cell phone or watching TV, we need to help parents counteract that behavior."
More Information: Parents Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise, Studies Find
Image by Lauren Lank Parenting Style the Key to Whether Kids Get Enough Exercise originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Monday, July 16th, 2012 at 09:15:06. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Have your students forgotten their math facts?
Are you noticing that your new students seem to have forgotten their math facts over the summer break? It's natural, but you need to get their fact power back to total automaticity! Use these Online Flashcards to give your students...
How to Get Your Students' Undivided Attention
Looking to keep your students on their toes and ready to participate in your class discussion? Read How to Get Your Students' Undivided Attention and you'll find out about a very simple way to make sure you don't keep calling...
How to Choose an Online Psychology Course
One reader asks: "I am considering taking a psychology course on-line. Would you be able to provide me with information on how to find one that's right for me?"
Taking an online psychology class can be a great way to get ahead in your studies. Before you choose a distance education course, you should first consider a few important questions.
- Is the course offered by an accredited school? Accreditation is important because it means that the school offering the course has met the minimum criteria established by an outside organization. It helps protect students from being taken advantage of by diploma mills.
- What's the class schedule like? If you are taking a summer course, it is especially important to ask about the schedule. Summer courses are usually much more condensed and accelerated than those offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Make sure that you have the time and energy to take on the workload.
- How much does the class cost? Finding a way to fund your online classes is another important concern. Check out the total cost of the class including tuition and textbooks before deciding if you can afford it.
- Can you transfer the credits to another academic institution? If you plan to take an online course from a different college or university, make sure that you will be able to transfer the credits to your own school later on.
There are a number of different ways to find online psychology courses. Start by checking with colleges and universities in your state to see if they offer any summer distance education courses. The Social Psychology Network has a great collection of links to distance learning psychology courses. Also be sure to check out this list of free online classes compiled by Jamie Littlefield, About.com's Guide to Distance Learning.
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How to Choose an Online Psychology Course originally appeared on About.com Psychology on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 at 09:15:00. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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