Nestle now sells something called "Brain Development Juice" as part of the Juicy Juice brand of drinks for kids. It contains DHA, which aids brain growth. Vitamins and minerals are good, but what breakthroughs in brain science have shown us is better than any supplement - that a steady and effective program to help children acquire and practice social and emotional skills improves their chances for success and happiness. It's not as easy as buying a certain brand of juice, but the results will last a lifetime.

Read today's New York Times article:  Gossip Girls and Boys Get Lesson in Empathy.  The focus is Scarsdale Middle School.  "The emphasis on empathy here and in schools nationwide is the latest front in a decade-long campaign against bullying and violence. Many urban districts have found empathy workshops and curriculums help curb fighting and other misbehavior. "