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THE DAILY FIND: The Marshmallow Test

By Ellen and Rachel on November 20, 2009

golden eggLike most moms, you’ve probably wondered why some kids’ achievement meter is off the charts, while others are content on the couch. Click on the link or go to http://babble.com/marshmallow-test-predict-kid-success/ to learn about a research study that may surprise you AND your child.

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Ellen and Rachel are two old friends and “expert” mamas—one a pediatrician and one a family therapist—with fifty years of parenting experience between them.

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By Ellen and Rachel on February 1, 2012

So THAT’s why they do what they do! Good to know.

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