NBC Education Nation Commentary
A commentary piece on youth mentoring mentions the work of Dr. Ellen Lipman.
Watching and playing sports can have a big impact on teen alcohol use
“Sport participation in the past was associated with increased alcohol use in the future, sometimes years into the future,” said John Cairney, a professor in the Department of Family Medicine.
Full-day kindergarten is setting kids up for success
McMaster University Professor Magdalena Janus says: “The children appear to be more competent, especially in language and cognitive areas, especially the very first year that they participate in the full-day program.”
Healthcare professionals need to look out for fabricated illness in children
Dr. Harriet MacMillan says caregiver-fabricated illness in a child often goes unrecognized.
Groundbreaking mental health study to be repeated 30 years later
The Ontario Child Health Study is being repeated 30 years later.