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"When no boys are in the classroom girls take part more. They answer more questions, and they argue more. I guess you would say they debate more, but I remember the same situation happening when boys were in the class and a couple of them yelled out "Cat Fight!" The girls got angry, and they stopped debating."

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Articles from April 2011

• New study finds adult-supervised drinking may have the opposite effect on drinking habits

  Teenagers are often at a risk for drinking, but sometimes those who are more at risk of developing a problem may benefit from enrolling in therapeutic boarding schools, as they could potentially learn some valuable lessons. more...

• When it comes to the IQ test - smarts may not be everything

  Individuals understand the importance of an IQ test, as it can demonstrate exactly how a child may fare in terms of academic performance. more...

• Research links regulatory problems in infancy with behavioral problems in childhood

  Girls boarding schools provide academic programs for teens who have behavioral problems. According to new research, these issues may be detected as early as infancy. more...

• Researchers find sedentary behavior among children is linked to future cardiovascular risk

  In 2007, a Harris Poll reported that 8.5 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 18 could be classified as video game addicts. more...

• Study shows how poverty affects children's cognitive skills

  Teens who were raised in homes that experienced persistent poverty may benefit from enrolling in all girl boarding schools, as these young adults are more likely to have their cognitive development affected than their peers. more...

• Research suggests happiest places to live have the highest suicide rates

  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a nationwide survey of teens in grades nine through 12 in public and private schools in the U.S. found that 15 percent reported more...

• Research links suicide attempts among LGB teens to negative social environments

  Teens who bully may benefit from the structure that is provided by all girls boarding schools. These facilities aim to instill positive behaviors in troubled adolescents. more...

• Research suggests at-risk teens can benefit from more HIV prevention programs

  All girls boarding schools can provide the support that teens who engage in risky behaviors may need. more...

• Research links suicide attempts among LGB teens to negative social environments

  Teens who bully may benefit from the structure that is provided by all girls boarding schools. These facilities aim to instill positive behaviors in troubled adolescents. more...

• Researchers find amino acid that can alleviate symptoms related to schizophrenia

  Schizophrenic teenagers may be best suited for the environment that is provided by all girl boarding schools. These institutions offer students a supportive and structured atmosphere. more...

• New book outlines benefits of extended schools

  Girls boarding schools can offer troubled adolescents a stable environment with the structure that they need. In fact, schools can provide students with valuable emotional support. more...

• Researchers seek cause of claustrophobia and acrophobia

  Claustrophobic teens may benefit from an early intervention, such as enrolling in boarding schools. These institutions aim to help troubled adolescents develop healthy coping techniques. more...

• Research suggests U.S. smokers are misled by cigarettes labeled light or mild

  According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, early experimenters and smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to experience various behavioral problems by grade 12. more...

• Researchers link images in the media with women's self-esteem

  According to the National Eating Disorders Association, as many as 10 million women are fighting a life-or-death battle with some type of eating disorder. more...

• Researchers link genetic variation to impulsive behavior and alcohol dependence

  Problem teens who demonstrate impulsive behavior, including binge drinking, may be reacting to a genetic variation in their brains. more...

• Care professionals attend suicide prevention event

  Teens who speak about suicide or are depressed can benefit from the care and support that is provided by boarding schools. more...

• Study reveals link between parents' and children's reactions to pain

  New research from scientists at the University Hospital Split in Croatia suggests that people learn how to cope with and react to pain from watching their parents. more...

• Researchers understand more about the function of antidepressants

  Teens who suffer from depression may benefit from enrolling in boarding schools, many of which provide adolescents with healthy coping techniques. more...

• Study links surviving natural disasters to lasting PTS in children

  Adolescents who live through a natural disaster may benefit from learning coping techniques that are taught at boarding schools. more...

• Family Research Council aims to protect children from indecent content on television

  Problem teens who watch too much television may benefit from the structured environment that boarding schools provide. more...

• Researchers find proteins that are related to schizophrenia

  Teens who are diagnosed with schizophrenia may benefit from enrolling in boarding schools, which aim to provide help for troubled adolescents. more...

• New research suggests obsessive-compulsive behaviors ought to be addressed early

  Teens who are diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) may benefit from the structured environment that is provided by boarding schools. more...

• Researchers find controlling behavior may be linked to relationship violence

  According to a new study, young women who are in relationships with partners who exhibit controlling behaviors may have an increased risk for experiencing physical and sexual violence. more...

• Study suggests effects of alcohol on an individual can predict dependency

  According to new research, the way in which alcohol affects an individual may influence their drinking habits. For instance, some people feel depressed or sedated after drinking, while others are stimulated. more...

• Study reveals effects of binge drinking during adolescence on adult brain

  The 2009 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the past 30 days, 42 percent drank some amount of alcohol, 24 percent binge drank, more...

• Research suggests children with FASD and ADHD may benefit from different treatment methods

  Teens who are diagnosed with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) may benefit from enrolling in boarding schools, which can help them improve their verbal learning skills. more...

• Researchers find link between brain structure and conduct disorder

  According to a new study, problem teens who are diagnosed with conduct disorder (CD) may have differences in the structures of their brains. The research suggests that these differences are present at any age, regardless of the time of CD diagnosis. more...

• Research suggests addiction risk changes with age

  Problem teens who demonstrate addictive behaviors may benefit from attending boarding schools, as many of these institutions seek to instill healthy coping techniques. more...

• Study suggests that many children with social anxiety are unable to read facial expressions

  Teens who suffer from extreme social anxiety may benefit from enrolling in boarding schools, many of which can provide troubled adolescents with therapeutic support. more...

• Research suggests even light alcohol use during pregnancy may contribute to birth defects

  According to a new survey by the National Birth Defects Prevention Study, almost one-third of women drink during their pregnancy. In fact, it also found that one-fourth of the women surveyed drank during their first trimester. more...

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