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Title: Suicidal Thoughts More Common in Kids With Autism: Study Date: 3/21/2013 Author: Amy Norton Why relevant and summary: This article reports on the findings of a scientific study published on the "Research in Autism Spectrum disorders" journal, that children on the spectrum have a higher chance of contemplating or thinking about suicide than their typical peers. This is especially pronounced in those families where the mothers are depressed as well and bulling happens in school. The author reports on both sides which support and are against such findings. How has this changed my thinking: As a mother of a child on the spectrum I am really concerned and interested in finding out how this disorder will affect him, as he grows and what can i do to help. Source credibility: This article was published on an online news magazine and reports findings published in an academic journal.

Title: Parenting styles Author: Pokerala kids Date Published: 2013 Why relevant and summary: It explains the four different types of parenting styles. How this influenced my thinking: It let me realized why every person is different because of the the way their parents taught them. Credibility of source: It is recent., and seems like it is.

Title: High functioning autism in adults, a personal perspective Author: Steve Date Published: 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: A high-functioning autistic man gives his perspective on living with autism. This is relevant because it touches upon theory of mind (subtly) and connects it with autism. How This Influenced My Thinking: This video was powerful to me because Steve was able to express his perspective on the world even though he says he does not understand other people's perspectives… I really liked the way he described it. Credibility of Source: High (personal account)

Title: Adult ADHD Author: N.A. Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant because it discusses how ADHD continues into adulthood often. How This Influenced My Thinking: It made me realize that ADHD is not only for kids, but for adults as well. Credibility of Source: The organizational website looks credible.

Title: Overweight and Obesity Author: Mary L. Gavin Date Published: October 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: Firs defines overweight and obesity by talking about BMI, then discusses effects of obesity and follows with ways of helping an obese child and how to be able to support them through the changes being made. How This Influenced My Thinking: This article has some great points on how to parent an obese child and comes with recommendations by age Credibility of Source: Very credible- found on kidshealth.org and author has her M.D.

Title: Obesity Author: Coursy Date Published: 3/21/2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This article detailed the the diagnosis of obesity and its main causes How This Influenced My Thinking: It helped me realize that there are more causes than just physical exercise. Now I know there are close to 10 possible causes for it. Credibility of Source: WebMd.....you can decide ;)

Title: Obese Children Twice as Likely to Die Before 55 Author:COURTNEY HUTCHISON and MICHELLE SCHLIEF Date Published: Feb. 11, 2010 Summary/Why Relevant: This article discusses a recent study done on children whom were obese. The stud found that over weight children were put at more risk for more health complications therefore more likely to die before the age of 55. How it influenced my thinking: This article made me more aware of the risk factors that children face when over weight. Credibility: Very. The authors provide citations for the research study as well as other resources.

Author: No author Date published: No date Why relevant and summary: Allstride is an online community and website, started by a friend of mine, that gives families the tools they need to live healthier lifestyles. With dedicated nutritional and fitness experts, this website is a great place to start for parents of overweight children, who are looking for fun, simple ways to make the lifestyle changes necessary for healthy living and losing weight. How this influenced my thinking: I am disheartened when I see families with obese parents and children in the grocery store with carts full of frozen meals and processed junk foods. I wish there was a way to reach out and educate them about what they are putting in their bodies and how what they consume, coupled with minimal physical activity, is putting them at a huge risk of heart disease, cancer, and a plethora of other health complications. Allstride is a great website to direct parents who are ready to start living a healthier lifestyle as a family.

Title: Eating Disorder Organizations Join Forces to Urge Focus on Health and Lifestyle Rather Than Weight Author: n.a. Date Published: 2009 Summary and Relevance: The fight against obesity should not be focused on weight, but rather healthy living. Focusing on weight creates weight prejudice. this is relevant because people who are obese are more likely to be bullied about their weight (even if they are living healthy). How this Changed my Thinking: There are different ways to view fighting obesity, and focusing on lifestyle is healthier for self-esteem. Credibility: National Eating Disorder Association. links to other sources for information.

Title: Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping Author: What To Expect; Pregnancy and parenting every step of the way. Date Published: N.D. Why Relevant and Summary: This article gives a good overview of co-sleeping and consists of a good list of Pros and Cons. It discusses the belief in the "family bed" and touches base on SIDS. How This Influenced My Thinking: Credibility of Source: Not very credible- The website is ran through Author Heidi Murkoff's brand What to expecting when expecting.

Title: Baby Brain Food Author: None Date Published: 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Provides information on optimal nutrition for healthy brain development in infants. Though this particular article focuses on nutrition that is beneficial for the brain, the website as a whole places an emphasis on helping parents to raise bright, intelligent kids from a very early age. How This Influenced My Thinking: It emphasized how even the simplest of activities makes an imprint on a baby's mind. Credibility of Source: good. Has world-wide influence.

Title: Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development Author: Child welfare information Gateway Date Published:2009 Why Relevant and Summary: It explains how the brain develops in different age ranges. How This Influenced My Thinking: It taught me many things I didn't know about how many things happen inside the brain. Credibility of Source: It has different sources.

Title: Bedtime Story: Co-sleeping Research Author: James J. McKenna Ph.D. Date Published: October 1997 Why Relevant and Summary: This article brings up research about cosleeping (not from the past 10 years sadly). It brings up the links with SIDS and the benefits to the mother and child who practice co-sleeping. How this influenced my thinking: These findings showed me that there are benefits to co-sleeping and that bonding can take place while sleeping. Credibility of source: Ph.D. Research done at University of California's Irvine School of Medicine.

Title: Breastfeeding and cosleeping with baby affects mom's welfare Author: Rachael Rettner Date Published: Nov. 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article states that breastfeeding and co-sleeping aided in the reduction of the stress hormone cortizol in mothers. How This Influenced My Thinking: The physical effects of natural care taking methods are more pervasive than previously realized Credibility of Source: 6 - Published by FOX News

Title: Safe Cosleeping Guidelines Author: James J. McKenna Date Published: 2013 Why relevant and summery: the article gives a good unbiased look at cosleeping, it also gives some good advice about safe practices How this influenced my thinking: Just gave me some good information to think about Credibility of source: Good - it was put out by the university of Notre Dame

Title: 6 Benefits of co-sleeping with your children Author: Naomi De la Torre Date Published: 24Feb2012 Why relevant and Summary: This article talks abut the benefits of co-sleeping and how it can benefit both the child and the family. This article goes into detail about how a child can gain more self esteem and acceptance through co sleeping and how the mother can enjoy more sleep at night while also creating a strong bond with her child. How this influenced my thinking: It has enlightened me to the benefits of co-sleeping. As ignorant as this may sound before this class I always thought people co slept with their child cause they we too cheap to buy them a crib and quite frankly I looked down upon them. But now I understand some of the benefits a child gains through co-sleeping. Credibility: A published website

Title: Children and divorce Author: No Author Date Published: Updated March 2011 Why Relevant and summary: It is relevant because it talks about divorce and how it affects children. It also discusses what the best approach is when dealing with children and divorce. How this influenced my thinking: I am now more conscious and aware that everything that parents do will affect their children.

Title:Middle Childhood to Middle Adolescence: Development from Ages 8 to 18 Author:Blume & Zembar Date Published:2009 Why Relevant and Summary: This source is all about middle childhood and adolescence and gives you a good sense how the progression from childhood into adolescence including social interactions How This Influenced My Thinking:This source gave me a good understanding about peer relationships in particular in what makes middle age children socially acceptable and popular Credibility of Source:high

Title: Middle-School Friends Are Critical For Future Success Author: Rick Nauert Date Published: January 13, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: It talks about how boys and girls whose friends are socially active in ways where rules are respected do better in their classroom work. How This Influenced My Thinking: On how it is important to have friendships when you are growing up Credibility of Source: Good

Title: Early friendships profoundly affects child's development Author: Paul Schwartz Date Published: N.D. Why relevant and summary: This article discusses the importance of friendship during early childhood and middlechildhood. It discusses some of the factors that allows a child to keep a friend and the possible outcomes when a child is rejected. This article also discussed that it is imperative that a parent understand when a child is lonely or just simply wants to be alone. How this influenced my thinking: I found it interesting that like adults children need their alone time. I never realized the importance of them being able to play by themself and if a parent is too pushy that it could cause them to withdraw. Credibility of Source: Article was published by a Dr.