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While a parent will love their children no matter when they were born (or in what order they were born, for that matter) scientists looking into birth order and what that may mean for children have come across some interesting insights.

It does seem that birth order does play a part in personality in children, and adults. If your child is the middle, the youngest, or even the oldest it can lay a part in how their personality forms and grows.

While the recent developments do make sense, science is quick to point out that there are reasons behind them. While a firstborn may receive more attention at first, there are many factors that do have a hand in both personality and birth order.

Positives: Only-borns are the mega-movers of the world. They are task-orientated; tend to be extremely well organised, highly conscientious and dependable. They are keen on facts, ideas and details and feel extremely comfortable with responsibility.

Negatives: The negative characteristics of only-borns can be tough to handle. They are often unforgiving, very demanding, hate to admit they’re wrong and usually don’t accept criticism well. To others, they seem very sensitive and indeed, their feelings are easily hurt.

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While it does seem more like something that should be more at home next to the astrology readings than a scientific study, there does seem to be legitimate reasons behind birth order and personality.

The study covers everything from only-children (quoted above) to twins, and while it does make sense, what do you think? Does it follow your children, and you expectations? Is your lastborn a comedian, and your first to serious on themselves? Sound off in the comments!

On May 26, 2010 The Health Museum will be the host for a gala to introduce Benny Bear, to the world. And Benny Bear will in turn introduce his new children’s book, Benny Bear Visits the Hospital, which will benefit over 25,000 indigent children this next year in the Harris County Hospital District.

Entertainment for the evening will be by children from 3 to 18 who are with Texas Young Virtuosos String Ensemble from the Durfee Music School of Texas in Southwest Houston. “My students really wanted to help with awareness for this project because they are learning, even at the age of 3, that ‘giving back’ is what community is all about,” said Joyce Durfee-Gertsman the school’s founder and director.

Literacy statistics show that when a hospital or doctor gives a young child a book it has a profound effect on that child’s love of reading. And a love of reading will take that child far with their education. Because of these stats The BOOKS Program at Ben Taub was created.

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When single parents remarry it can be hard on children.  At times, it doesn’t necessarily matter if the child is familiar with the soon to be spouse, it signifies that the end to any hope the child may have had of their parents getting back together is officially at an end. 

While some are lucky in that their children don’t remember their parents as a ‘couple’ many more do, and while there may be some issues when navigating these waters, it can be done.

Understanding where your child may be coming from is important.  While the differences between a child who never knew their parents together and one who had are apparent, the overall feelings involved may be the same.  A parent’s remarriage signifies an end to something that was familiar and comfortable.  The parent/ child relationship will change.  It’s a hard thing to avoid, but reassuring your child that they are loved will help.

There is also a potential for a negative reaction if your child was hoping that both parents would one day reconnect.  Talking to your child and reassuring then that both parents still have more than enough love to give can also help the transition.

While there are still many potential obstacles, overall most problems may be helped with some understanding and talking.  Being open and honest, while still age appropriate may really help out in large amounts.  It may be a difficult transition, but far from impossible.

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Every couple (and even single parents) needs a break occasionally.  It’s normal and a fabulous way to recharge the batteries. 

You don’t have to do anything expensive, something as simple as a walk around the block with your partner can pay off in gigantic amounts.  As a bonus, things like walking and exercise in general can help one stay a lot calmer overall.

While a gym membership may be doing little more right now than collecting dust, maybe you and your partner could brush it off, and get into the habit of going to the gym one night a week.  It could be a good motivator to go together, and shed weight and stress at the same time.

Science has said for a while now, that exercise is good for you, and it has so many more benefits that simply weight management.  From stress reduction, to a mood boosting : Just a quick run even can have a huge impact on anyone!

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