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Harsh punishment not genetics lead to antisocial behavior in kids, study says

Harsh punishment not genetics lead to antisocial behavior in kids, study says

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Harsh punishment not genetics lead to antisocial behavior in kids, study says

A new study used twins to answer the ongoing debate on spanking, yelling and other severe punishment when it comes to children.

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Opioid overdoses, in Michigan, surge during COVID-19 pandemic

Opioid overdoses jumped 33% in one month during height of pandemic
Parenting

Parents: It's OK to give yourself a break while caring for children during coronavirus pandemic

An Arizona organization is promoting the importance of parental self-care during the coronavirus pandemic.
Parenting

These books can help you talk to your kids about racism

Parents want to engage their kids in important conversations about what’s going on in the world. But sometimes the most difficult part is knowing where to start.

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7-year-old patient 'distracts doctors' with addicting game during hospital stay

Ava Schmidt has seizures so she checked into Helen DeVos Children's Hospital to be evaluated. A game she created led to a challenge between doctors & nurses.
Land Conservancy of West Michigan preserves 43 acres of unique back dune habitat in Muskegon County

Land Conservancy of West Michigan announced it has finalized its purchase of 43 acres of forested backdune habitat adjacent to Flower Creek Dunes Nature Preserve.

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Livers not returning for extra year with Michigan

A team spokesman confirmed Livers’ decision Thursday.
Michigan’s morel mushroom celebrated in festivals and frying pans

May is morel month in Michigan, but the actual fruiting period is from late April until mid-June, depending on the location and species, the state DNR says.