RutlandHerald.com: Next http://www.rutlandherald.com Pulitzer Prize Winning Vermont Newspaper Established 1794 en-us randal.smathers@rutlandherald.com webmaster@rutlandherald.com Technology use up in kids, parents losing ground http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100208/FEATURES13/2080303/1027/FEATURES13 Like many working parents, Beverly Flaxington armed her daughter with a cell phone in fifth grade, when the time came for her to venture out alone. At first, it was a great way to stay in touch. ... - By LEANNE ITALIE The Associated Press Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST Heard It At School http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100208/FEATURES13/2080302/1027/FEATURES13 School Board to review test scores ... - By CRISTINA KUMKA STAFF WRITER Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:58:00 EST Heard It At School: Rutland Intermediate students talk deployment http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100125/FEATURES13/1250301/1027/FEATURES13 Pupils at Rutland Intermediate School last week learned how to help others — from a crisis caused by an earthquake to the deployment of some of their family members or those of their peers. ... - By CRISTINA KUMKA Staff Writer Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:41:00 EST Childhood depression a growing problem http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100125/FEATURES13/1250302/1027/FEATURES13 Q: My 8-year-old son seems to have the perfect life, but he is unhappy and negative most of the time. He has two parents who love him, numerous friends, and achieves well in virtually everything he does. Is it possible for an 8-year-old to be depressed? ... - By GREGORY RAMEY Cox Newspapers Sun, 24 Jan 2010 22:35:00 EST Parents, doctors debate tots teetering in heels http://www.rutlandherald.com/article/20100118/FEATURES13/1180301/1027/FEATURES13 DALLAS — A pair of sparkly, peekaboo shoes with heels 2 inches high are favorites of 6-year-old Helena Bell ever since she got them for a wedding. ... - By JAMIE STENGLE The Associated Press Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST