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Title: Help With Autism, Asperger's, & Related Disorders Author: Barry K. Morris Date Published: 2008 Why Relevant and Summary: Does a nice job in explaining autism, Asperger's, and related disorders. It identifies means for classification and diagnosis, associated characteristics and tendencies; what to expect from someone with one of these diseases. How This Influenced My Thinking: Educated me about autism, Asperger's, and related disorders... helped me to see from another perspective life with this kind of disorder. Credibility of Source: Pretty credible and valuable.

Title: Author: No author. Date Published: February 13, 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Provides facts and information on obesity and more specifically childhood obesity. Narrows/focuses on obesity in America and the rise we've seen over the past few years. Identifies health effects and how to prevent it. How This Influenced My Thinking: Informed me more about the serious and grave nature of obesity and it's affect upon the health of the individual; alerted of the growing presence of obesity in our country. Credibility of Source: CDC

Title: Friendship and Friendship Quality in Middle Childhood Author: Jeffrey G. Parker and Steven R. Asher Date Published: 1993 Why Relevant and Summary: Examines in depth the variances, fluctuation, and observed tendencies of friendship formation and maintenance during middle childhood. Examines psychological elements to the presence of friendship during middle childhood and the effect it has on the individual's overall well-being. How This Influenced My Thinking: Called me to evaluate my own experience with friendship when I was going through middle childhood. Was relatable and answered a few questions or examined a few ideas I had held onto about the topic. Credibility of Source: Published by the American Psychological Association

Title:BULLYING, Bullycide and Childhood Obesity Author: JoAnn Stevelos Date Published: no date Why Relevant and Summary: Has good information about the connection between being bullied and obesity. There are good statistics and information on how to get help for a child that has been bullied How This Influenced My Thinking: It was good to look at the numbers and see how many children said they had been bullied because of their weight Credibility of Source: Taken from a website that is fighting obesity.

Title: Identity Formation in Adolescence: Change or Stability? Author:Klimstra, Hale, Raaijmakers, Branje, and Meeus Date Published: February 27, 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: This is a relevant article because it shows research done on comparing weather identity formation is stable in adolescence or is it progressively changes. It refers to Erikson's theory as well as theorys from Waterman and Van Hoof. How This Influenced My Thinking: This has influenced my thinking by introducing me to new identity theories and exploring those theories and ideas more indepth. Credibility of Source: This is a credible source since it has many references to all the information provided and the article tells who the authors are and dates published.

(Second resource post) Title: Q & A With Breastfeeding Mom Jamie Lynne Grumet Author: Kate Pickert Date Published: 10 May 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This particular TIME cover generated much controversy, but the reality is that extended breastfeeding is healthy and encouraged, and is biologically normal. We need to normalize breastfeeding in our society. How This Influenced My Thinking: Breastfeeding long term is biologically normal, but not socially normal. The more we see the benefits and see mothers continuing to breastfeed, the more socially normal it will become. I am proud to call Jamie Grumet a friend of mine. She works hard to normalize breastfeeding and attachment parenting, without trying to start a parenting war. Credibility of Source: This Q & A is direct from the TIME Health and Family

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Title:Childbirth in Other Cultures Author:Jennifer Vanderlaan & Birthing Naturally Date Published: 2000-2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Its relevant because it talks about what other cultures believe when it comes to childbirth How This Influenced My Thinking: It didn't influence my thinking Credibility of Source: It seems credible

Title: Making Breastfeeding the Norm: Creating a Culture of Breastfeeding in a Hyper-Sexualized World Author: N.A. Date Published: July 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article is persuading people and trying to inform everyone the importance in breastfeeding. Basically, explaining that women should be able to breastfeed where ever and whenever they want and need too without people thinking it's bad or in a sexual manner. How This Influenced My Thinking: I now think that women should be allowed to breastfeed where ever and whenever because it is a statement and it is natural. Credibility of Source: Credible. It is an organization.

Title: Temperament and Your Child's Personality Author: LLC and Dr. Myers Date Published: 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article gives a great explanation of what temperament is and how is affects your child, your child's development as well as you. How This Influenced My Thinking: It helped me better understand what temperament in a child can influence development. Credibility of Source: Credible, the article by Dr. Meyers seemed to be thoroughly researched and well written in a way that was reader friendly.

Title: ADHD Author: Nemours Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: It defines ADHD, causes, and symptoms. How This Influenced My Thinking: I learned the symptoms and signs of ADHD. Credibility of Source: Seems credible because it is a foundation and has medical background.

Title: ADHD Author : Richard Kingsley Date: January 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Complete overview of ADHD, causes, how to manage it, and tips on dealing with it. How This Influenced My Thinking: I feel like I can better recognize signs of ADHD after reading this Credibility of Source: credible-from kidshealth.org, I have found them to be very credible with their information.

Title:Dr. Spock: Cultural Differences in Parenting Author: Dr. Benjamin Spock Date:n.d Why relevant and summary: This article is an excerpt from Dr. Spock's book and he gives insight on the role of parents and culture in a child's life. How has this influenced my thinking: It convinces me more that we should raise our children not only as individuals who should strive to make themselves better and successful but also to feel as members of the society and its contributors. Why credible: This is an excerpt from a published book.

Title: Dealing with others Author: Rick Green Date: 2010 Why relevant and summary: It is a funny short article that deals with how to answer questions and misconceptions about ADHD and keep your cool. It is aimed to people who have the diagnosis and struggle to explain their behavior and challenges to others. How has this influenced my thinking: I really found it very interesting the advice given, and i think these rules can be applied to anything people have misconceptions about. Why credible: This article was written for the ADHD.org website.

Title: Nature, Nurture and Attention Deficit Author: ALIYAH BARUCHIN Date Published: 3/12/08 Why Relevant and Summary: I was curious about whether nature or nurture is responsible for ADHD. This article was an interview with Susan Smalley, Ph.D., is a professor in the department of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and director of its Mindful Awareness Research Center. How this influenced my thinking: I was fascinated to find out about some of the environmental factors that show increased lecels of ADHD. Credibility: I'm on the fence. The doctor seems credible, but I am not sure about the writer.

Author: Carol Lloyd Title: Parenting Styles Date: n.d. Why Relevant and summary: This article explains what each parenting style consists of. it has questions to help readers determine what parenting style they might be using. it gives good examples of each style and a situation in which you would be reacting, and it gives strengths and weaknesses of each as well. How this changed my Thinking: This backed up the information I already was aware of, but it did clarify some things. Credibility of Source: Under the article, it states that Carol Lloyd is the executive editor of GreatSchools and mother to two raucous daughters, ages 7 and 11. She has experience.

Title: Your child's development: 30 to 36 months Author: Rebecca Parlakian and Claire Lerner Date published: 2008 Why relevant and summary:This article is relevant because it gives highlights of what occurs between 30 to 36 months in a toddler. Toddler can now pedal trycicles and dress themselves with help. They also use language to express themselves. They have a better memory and love to play with other people. How this influenced my thinking:Well this stage is a great time to teach toddlers how to express their feelings properly and how to talk things out and take turns. Credibility of source:Very credible, as it is endorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics

Title:Childhood Obesity Facts Author:No Author Date Published:2013 Why Relevant and Summary: How This Influenced My Thinking:I didn't realize that being an obese child could lead to so many different risks Credibility of Source:VERY! Its the center for disease control.

Title: Childhood Obesity Facts Author: None Date Published: Feb. 19, 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Includes facts on childhood and adolescent obesity. Also includes health effects and prevention. How This Influenced My Thinking: After our class discussion on BMI, it made me wonder if perhaps the statistics listed regarding overweight children are based off of BMI. Even though BMI is a good place to start, it is certainly not an accurate indicator of our children's body composition. Credibility of Source: High.

Title: Childhood Obesity Facts Author: unknown Date Published: Feb, 19 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This is a short and sweet overview of some of the health problems that can be faced by children who are obese. How This Changed My Thinking: I never realized the short term versus long term challenges faced by these children Credibility of Source: Very credible, CDC with lots of references

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: Sleeping with Me: A Trans- cultural look at the power and protection of sharing a bed Author: Meredith F. Small, professor of anthropology at Cornell University. Date Published: 1998 Why Relevant and Summary: This excerpt from her book gives a well-documented, highly researched view of co-sleeping in the United States and many other countries and cultures. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influences my thinking by giving scientific research and strong cultural beliefs about the subject of co-sleeping Credibility of Source: Highly credible