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Sibling Bullying Just As Damaging [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:38:15 +0000

It's not uncommon for siblings to argue, tease and even get physical on occasion, but new research finds bullying and aggressive behavior by a sibling can be just as damaging as bullying by a classmate or peer.

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Cameras Would Catch Drivers Who Disregard Bus Stop Signs [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:20:40 +0000

When a school bus pulls off to the side of the road, flashes its lights and a stop sign pops out, most New Jersey drivers obey the law and come to a complete stop, but a small number of motorists ignore the warning, swerve around the bus and continue down the road.

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Should School Buses in NJ Have Shoulder Belts Too? [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 29 May 2013 09:31:23 +0000

Citing recent school bus accidents in Old Bridge, including one in which several students were injured, State Senator Sam Thompson is introducing legislation which would require all new school buses in New Jersey to include three-point lap and shoulder seat belts.

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Poverty Spreading To New Jersey's Suburbs [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:10 +0000

More children are living in poverty in every corner of the Garden State, including the wealthiest counties.

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Why Are NJ School Teachers Missing Classes? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:59 +0000

Many Garden State parents are wondering why their child's teacher has been absent from school so much this spring.

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How Much Does A Family Of Four Cost In NJ? [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:30:55 +0000

A new Gallup poll finds many Americans think a family of four needs about $58,000 a year to get by in their community, but most New Jerseyans believe the total should be a lot higher.

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Is Statewide All-Day Kindergarten a Good Idea? [AUDIO]

Kevin McArdle — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:11:05 +0000

Is it a good idea to offer full-day kindergarten statewide in New Jersey?

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Bill Closes Loophole for Sex Offenders [AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 22 May 2013 10:09:00 +0000

Working with children would be prohibited for sex offenders, who are considered a risk to repeat their crimes, under a bill that's been introduced by Assemblywomen Caroline Casagrande and Pamela Lampitt.

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More Kids Have Mental Disorders, Report Says [AUDIO]

Joe Cutter — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:49:30 +0000

Childhood mental disorders are on the rise, with one in five kids dealing with some kind of a problem, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

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How Early Are Children Watching Pornography Online? [POLL/AUDIO]

Kelly Waldron — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:54:38 +0000

It's no secret that children are able to access all kinds of things much earlier than they used to, but a new study by Bitdefender finds that many start watching pornography by the age of 6 and begin flirting online by the age of 8.

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