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Is Corporal Punishment in Schools Making a Comeback?

September 30, 2012

alt The idea of corporal punishment in schools may seem like something out of another era and one of the most controversial methods of child discipline, but spanking or paddling in school - usually with a wooden or fiberglass paddle - is still allowed by law in 19 states. The practice is most prevalent in the Midwest and South.

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Great Start Collaborative-Oakland 2012 in Review

September 22, 2012

alt Great Start Collaborative-Oakland is here in our community to assure that all Oakland County families are aware of and have access to early childhood services that prepare children and get them ready to learn.

One of the many services Great Start Collaborative-Oakland offers is the ASQ - an online developmental screening project that helps parents determine if their children need developmental delay support during the ages of 0-5. In 2012, Great Start Collaborative-Oakland succesfully launched the program with over 5,672 screens completed! To check out the free screening, click here.

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Getting Your Home Ready for Baby

September 10, 2012

alt September is National Baby Safety Month, and there’s a wealth of information out there that includes everything from car seat safety, drowning prevention, first aid and more. But what about the hidden dangers around the house that can’t be seen?

Robin Wilson, a wellness and sustainability expert who is an ambassador to The Allergy & Asthma Foundation of America, and is an expecting mom herself, offers these health tips for Oakland County Moms readers that are less commonly heard about but equally as important when it comes to getting your home baby-ready:

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Public Opinions of Use of Technology in Classrooms

September 05, 2012

alt With kids around the country heading back to school, SodaHead.com, the web’s largest opinion-based community, asked its users about their thoughts on technology being used in schools, including when tablets and laptops should be allowed, thoughts on cell phones/texting in class and the potential change over to e-Books. In addition, the poll asked respondents about their favorite and least favorite subjects in school and their opinions on the importance of a college education for getting a job.

The poll results on the us of new technology in schools:

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USDA Makes Mandatory Changes to School Lunches

September 04, 2012

alt The USDA has recently issued new school lunch / school meal requirements for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. These standards will be effective for the 2012-2013 school year. This means students will see some changes this school year in the foods served in school lunches when it comes to nutrition.