Toddlers whose parents praised their efforts more than they praised them as individuals had a more positive approach to challenges five years later. That's the finding of a new longitudinal study that also found gender differences in the kind of praise that parents offer their children. The study, by researchers at the University of Chicago and Stanford University, appears in the journal Child Development. "Previous studies have looked at this issue among older students," according to Elizabeth A. Gunderson, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Temple University; Gunderson ...

Negative stereotypes about boys may hinder their achievement, while assuring them that girls and boys are equally academic may help them achieve. From a very young age, children think boys are academically inferior to girls, and they believe adults think so, too. Even at these very young ages, boys' performance on an academic task is affected by messages that suggest that girls will do better than they will. Those are the conclusions of new research published in the journal Child Development and conducted at the University of Kent. The research sought to determine the ...

Parents act differently with different children—for example, being more positive with one child and more negative with another. A new longitudinal study has found that this behavior negatively affects not only the child who receives more negative feedback, but all the children in the family. The study also found that the more risks experienced by parents, the more likely they will treat their children differentially. Carried out at the University of Toronto with researchers from McMaster University and the University of Rochester, the study appears in the journal Child ...

Teenagers from all walks of life who believe people can't change react more aggressively to a peer conflict than those who think people can change. And teaching them that people have the potential to change can reduce these aggressive reactions. Those are the findings of a new study published in the journal Child Development. The research was conducted at the University of Texas at Austin, Emory University, and Stanford University. Prior research has shown that children who grow up in hostile environments, such as high-violence neighborhoods, are more likely to interpret ...

PISCATAWAY, NJ – For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Experts have long known that heavy drinking can spur temporary episodes of depression—what's known as "substance-induced depression." However, this information is not always apparent to busy clinicians, and the new findings strengthen the evidence that the phenomenon exists as well as how common and clinically important it is. "I don't know that the average ...

Chevy Chase, MD ––Women with a high concentration of anti-Müllerian hormone stand a better chance of giving birth after in vitro fertilization, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) is produced by the ovaries. The study found women with high AMH levels were 2.5 times more likely to have a successful IVF cycle than women of a similar age with low levels of the hormone. AMH levels were a predictor of pregnancy and live birth, even when the mother's ...

Chevy Chase, MD ––Even after successful treatment, patients with Cushing's disease who were older when diagnosed or had prolonged exposure to excess cortisol face a greater risk of dying or developing cardiovascular disease, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Cushing's disease is a rare condition where the body is exposed to excess cortisol – a stress hormone produced in the adrenal gland – for long periods of time. Researchers have long known that patients who have ...

Chevy Chase, MD ––Long a source of sibling rivalry, birth order may raise the risk of first-born children developing diabetes or high blood pressure, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). First-born children have greater difficulty absorbing sugars into the body and have higher daytime blood pressure than children who have older siblings, according to the study conducted at the University of Auckland's Liggins Institute in New Zealand. The study was the first to document a ...

Chevy Chase, MD ––African-American women battling vitamin D deficiencies need the same dose as Caucasian women to treat the condition, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM). Although women with darker skin tones tend to have lower levels of the biomarker used to measure Vitamin D levels, called 25-hydroxyvitamin D or 25OHD, the study found that older African-American and Caucasian women responded in the same way when they received vitamin D supplements. Unlike many vitamins ...

HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS (2/12/13) -- Victims of cyberstalking take more self-protective measures, pay higher out-of-pocket costs to combat the problem and experience greater fear over time than traditional stalking victims, said Matt Nobles of Sam Houston State University. Nobles, along with Bradford Reyns of Weber State University, Kathleen Fox of Arizona State University and Bonnie Fisher of the University of Cincinnati, recently published "Protection Against Pursuit: A Conceptual and Empirical Comparison of Cyberstalking and Stalking Victimization Among a National Sample" ...

The Anniversary II Art Contest & Exhibit was an open theme, and artists from around the world were invited to enter. This exhibit is comprised of many deserving works in a range of mediums and styles. Best in show was awarded to Steve Wilda for his masterful acrylic painting, which puts a contemporary twist on still life paintings that evoke the Dutch master's and adds the theme of decay. 2nd place went to Tai Taealii, whose fascinating piece is made of a variety of materials (ballpoint pen, spraypaint, stencils and marker inks) and references an equally wide ...

During her travels to the world's greatest fashion shows in Paris, Milan, and London, to the film festivals in Park City, Berlin and Cannes, to the art & design shows in Miami, Basel, Milan, and Hong Kong and to a range of global health, beauty and science seminars, Editor-in-Chief and President of EYES IN Vivian Van Dijk finds the most compelling individuals to profile since launching EYES IN Magazine in late 2010. Specifically magnifying stories from New York to Russia, Denmark and all the way to Argentina, Issue 16 of EYES IN Magazine features stories from Music ...

Capital Sign Solutions has completed what is probably its most creative and ambitious project to date. The Raleigh signage company worked closely with PDQ, a restaurant that recently opened in Sutton Square on Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh, to redesign elements of the restaurant's building design in order to house the company's logo indoors in order to retain its corporate branding. Current property covenants would have required PDQ to change the colors of its outdoor signage. Capital Sign Solutions founder and President, Patrick Mills, said his company was brought ...

What differentiates Trinity Preparatory Academy from other private schools? The Board of Directors and founding families are dedicated to ensuring that the Christian worldview reaches across all subject areas and is incorporated into every aspect of the educational experience at Trinity Prep. One way that Trinity Preparatory Academy is incorporating the Christian worldview is by adopting curricula not separated from God. Kristine Poland, Head of Family Ministries states, "We believe that faith and learning are inseparable. This belief is the basis for every curriculum ...

Nevermore Toys is headed by R. Todd Broadwater, Owner and Design Director of the studio. Broadwater has more than 13 years' experience in the toy and game industry, recently lending his talents to such titles as XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Fallout 3 and Oblivion. "Our experiences with the unknown live on and are still a part of the curiosity and wonder that exist within us today," says Broadwater. "It is my pleasure to share these stories with children and adults in the form of these collectible toys." Broadwater has spent a number of years researching ...

WeezLabs, Inc., a leading developer of websites, databases and mobile applications for iOS and Android smart devices, has launched iDesk (https://itunes.apple.com/app/id571274830), a mobile app that makes it easy for employers and workers, including contractors, consultants and freelancers, to monitor and maximize time spent on the job. iDesk provides all registered users of oDesk.com with the functionality of the oDesk website, the world's largest online workplace, via an elegant and smart iPad and iPad Mini application. The app is ideal for any type of professional ...

Tasker Payment Gateways reassures high-risk merchants that there are Magento Authorize.net eCommerce solutions that can be tailored to fit their needs. This is due to some recent positive industry bank changes that have enabled Tasker Payment Gateways to be able to extend viable, affordable payment gateway solutions to these merchants. Not every merchant finds it easy to accept credit cards online for payment. There are many merchants that are categorized as "unqualified" to accept credit cards for payment. These same aspiring merchants oftentimes find themselves ...

The Atlanta-based architectural firm, LG Squared, Inc. has designed the first-ever Proud Green Home which is currently under construction in, Serenbe, one of the few EarthCraft Communities in the Southeast, just outside of Atlanta, GA. This one-of-a-kind collaborative project with the sustainable media company ProudGreenHome.com and the Georgia-based green building experts, Imery Group "aims to make the science behind green building more accessible to the average homebuyer," said Bob Fincher, Publisher and CEO of ProudGreenHome.com. The anticipated completion ...

As any good indie filmmaker knows, post-production is an extremely important part of the puzzle when it comes to creating a great independent film. The process can often become overwhelming however, and leave the indie filmmaker unsure of how to begin post-production or find a facility that caters to the specific needs of independent filmmaking. When Director Matthan Harris was ready to finish his film titled The Inflicted, he began searching for an indie friendly post house that would deliver the same quality as a big budget film. When he learned that AlphaDogs not ...

La Isla, an environmentally and socially conscious couture swim and apparel brand, announces the posting of a special, exclusive interview with Cedella Marley on their blog Beyond the Break at http://www.laislabrand.com/beyond-the-break/ Cedella Marley, the creator of Catch a Fire Clothing Line and the daughter of legendary reggae singer Bob Marley, has granted La Isla with an exclusive interview on her up and coming line, her passions, and her charity platform 1Love. Cedella shares with La Isla the idea behind her latest project, Cho, and her advice on how women entrepreneurs ...

Velvet Ropes ENT office announced today the Raw Uncut Hip Hop Showcase Competition for Unsigned Artists will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at the Maverick's Flat, 4225 Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, CA. http://www.velvetropesent.com Hip Hop artists are invited to audition and compete for a $500 cash prize and many more valuable prizes. The showcase will feature some of LA's hottest up-and-coming Hip Hop artists. Each artist will have a 4 minute set to showcase their talent. Celebrity judges will be onsite to score each artist on their overall performance and ...

A leading online market research and survey company in the UK has released the first of its monthly brand analysis results for 2013, which are designed to take a indicative snapshot of public opinion across a range of brands from within all sectors of life. Following on from a traditionally downtrodden Christmas period, the January published results are a key benchmark for changing attitudes amongst the British public beginning the new year. Perhaps most pertinent in a time of austerity and cut-backs, the SurveySeat brand index analysis includes political party leaders ...

Award-winning author Robert Thornhill announces the release of the twelfth installment in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, Lady Justice And The Class Reunion. The first eleven novels in the series, Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol, Lady Justice And The Lost Tapes, Lady Justice Gets Lei'd, Lady Justice And The Avenging Angels, Lady Justice And The Sting, Lady Justice And Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Watchers, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders and Lady Justice and the ...

PDF Postman is an add-on to Microsoft Outlook that will secure and encrypt any outgoing emails and files. It will send out secure, encrypted files and email messages through Microsoft Outlook to any other email recipient who has the correct password. This is a practical add-in for Microsoft Outlook that will help to send out business, private, or personal information securely through email. There are a variety of different services that can be used to encrypt Microsoft Outlook messages, but PDF Postman gives the recipient a hassle free way to read the emails. That is, ...

Arizona Crime Victim Attorney, Law Office of Sara J. Powell will sponsor a table at the 18th annual Valley of the Sun Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children Fundraiser Auction and Dinner. The sponsored table will be donated to members of the organization. The event will be held February 22, 2013 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Mountain Preserve Reception Center located at 1431 E. Dunlap in Phoenix, Arizona. Both a silent and live auction will be held with more than 300 prizes. All prizes are donated by friends, family and the business community. In addition to the auctions, ...