No ifs, ands, or butts
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The Environmental Protection Agency plans to recommend that second-hand smoke be classified as a carcinogen. Cigarette smoke has been found to cause bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer in non-smokers who are exposed. Children should be in smoke-free environments.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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TV's new teachers?
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Many television stations claim that cartoons qualify as educational programming as defined in the Children's Television Act. A report by Kathryn Montgomery of the Center for Media Education shows that few truly educational shows air on broadcast TV after 7:00 AM.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1993
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Fat chances
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Children who are obese throughout childhood are likely to remain so. Genetics, exercise and family eating habits matter. A program called Shapedown helps children examine their attitudes toward food.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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