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The Walker Art Gallery has unveiled a new gallery dedicated to its younger visitors, offering a unique and interactive experience that encourages learning through play. Big Art for Little Artists features a variety of objects from the Walker's collection, including paintings, sculptures, toys, ceramics, and costume, arranged in
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As the debate continues over the trend of professional women leaving the workforce to care for their families, a report by the Center for Economic Policy and Research in Washington suggests that this narrative may be overstated. According to the report, the employment rates of women have actually increased, with
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Children of parents with alcohol dependency are more likely to engage in maladaptive behaviors, including illicit drug use, and experience persistent drug abuse throughout adulthood, according to a 15-year study of 545 adolescents. The researchers found that children of parents with drinking problems maintained consistent levels of drug use, with
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Social workers in Scotland are proposing a radical idea: to make compulsory drug tests for parents who have a history of drug abuse. The tests would be used to determine whether a child should be taken into care or to monitor parents who claim to have given up drugs. This
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Since 2000, more than 119 million televisions containing the v-chip have been sold to 109 million households, providing parents with tools to manage what their family watches on TV. The voluntary program ratings system was introduced in 1998 by the broadcasting industry, with input from family and children's
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A devastating trend of rising divorces in Northern Ireland is causing significant harm to children, with one in every three marriages ending in divorce, according to experts. Child psychiatrist Dr. Fionnuala Leddy warns that the disruption to family life is causing emotional trauma to youngsters, affecting their self-esteem, mental well-being,
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Gordon Brown's announcement to significantly expand the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) could revolutionize the lives of thousands of state school pupils, providing them with positive role models and a structured life. The prime-minister-in-waiting believes that an expanded CCF would help combat social problems, but critics argue that it
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Research has revealed that groups of teenagers in deprived areas, including Glasgow, come together to protect each other from hazards, such as violence from other gangs and aggression from adults with addiction problems. The study, Parenting and Children's Resilience in Disadvantaged Communities, challenges the view that antisocial behavior
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As the summer season approaches, pediatric experts at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital are warning parents about the potential health risks their children may face, from obesity and fractures to heatstroke and accidents. The hospital's director of advocacy, Lisa Chamberlain, MD, MPH, suggests structuring children's
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Repeated exposure to violence in the media, especially among children, can lead to desensitization and the perception that aggressive behavior is acceptable. Research suggests that children often struggle to distinguish between reality and fiction, making it essential to monitor and limit their exposure to violent content. Parents can play a
