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A new study suggests the biggest benefit comes from regular exercise from the ages of 12-through-22. Dr. Emily Senay discussed the research, on The Early ShowMore...




"SWAT Moms" Fill Work Force, Life Gaps

"Smart Women With Available Time," Often Professionals And Workforce Returnees, Work Part-Time, Tend To Family In Other Times



Student Loan Landscape Changing

For The Better In Some Ways, But Not Others, Says Ray Martin, Who Offers Guidance

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A Degree To Go With Her Grammy

Country Star Gretchen Wilson: My Little Girl Inspired Me To Finish High School

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Fla. May Get Toughest Anti-Bullying Law

Legislators On Brink Of Passing Measure Forcing Schools To Move Vs. Bullies



New Girl Beating Video Posted Online

Indiana Police: 12-Year-Old's Beating By Classmates Inspired By Widely-Viewed Fla. Attack

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The "Green" Side Of Parenting

Pointers On Raising The Environmental Consciousness Of Kids (And Parents!) From Editor Of Sprig.com



Empowering Kids Who Have Autism

Social Skills Aided Via "Paws Four Autism," Program Enabling Them To Help Train The Family Dog

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Important, Common First-Aid Mistakes

They Can Make All The Difference During Emergencies; Dr. Emily Senay Treats Conventional Wisdom

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Autism Treatments Lagging Awareness

Experts, Parents: Battle Only Beginning

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Kate Walsh: Abstinence-Only "Not Working"

Cites One-In-Four Teen Girl STDs Rate In U.S. As Proof Fed-Sponsored Sex Ed Needs Broadening

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"Bimbo" Site Spurs Controversy

Critics: It Suggests Unwise Body Image Goals And Ill-Advised Products To Young Teens

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CPSC Probing Lead In Hannah Montana Toys

Move Follows Early Show Report That At Least 5 May Be Cause For Concern

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Hannah Montana Toys Tainted With Lead?

Lab Says 9 Of 28 It Tested Had High Levels; Disney, Which Owns Montana Character, Denies It

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Hop To Adorable Easter Looks For Kids

Early Show, Babytalk Magazine Hold Holiday "Parade," Fashion Show


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