Behavior

Parenting Timeouts

Timeouts improve kids' behavior if you do them the right way

Is it appropriate to discipline other people’s children?

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People who board elevators before others exit are a pox on society

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The terrible twos: What to expect and how to deal

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How Congress could have prevented Trump's Helsinki fiasco

Problem parenting: When smartphones take the front seat

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Dating for the first time as a single parent: Five helpful do’s and don’ts

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The case for slowing down this Christmas

Holiday Parties

Holiday party tips to keep you off the naughty list

Penn experiments discover brain region key to driving behavioral change

10 worst people to be around on a train, subway or trolley

Ask Hickey: Who are the worst kind of people to be around on the beach?

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Do young children belong in restaurants?

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Mindful Mondays

How to break a bad habit in 5 steps

For autism research, Drexel team says step aside, Tooth Fairy

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Bethel leaving Philly police to strengthen student diversionary program

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Study: Sticky notes can be surprisingly persuasive

Local scholars publish study on behavioral addictions

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Sleep Apnea Alzheimer's

Sleep apnea may be linked to brain changes that cause Alzheimer's disease

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Choosing safe toys: Tips for parents and caregivers

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Abington teen starts 'little library' to help children of people experiencing homelessness and...

Teen Drug Use

Fewer teens are using alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana than before the pandemic

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The role of friends and peers in preventing impaired driving

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Increasing steps per day, even by a modest amount, could reduce risk of developing depression

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