Posted 8 hours 6 min ago by Lain Ehmann
Home Life
Matching your sofa upholstery to the shade of the P in your kids' PB&J sandwich may not be your idea of high style, but you could do worse. According to interior designer Debbie Wiener, author of "Slob Proof: Real-Life Design Solutions" (Alpha, 2010), "Real-life design isn't art -- it's smart!"
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Posted March 17, 2010 - 13:30 by Lela Davidson
Culture
Is Barbie really a racial barometer? Or just a cheap consumer good?
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Posted March 17, 2010 - 10:47 by Lain Ehmann
Planning
We've been thinking about having another baby. Problem: Are we too old?
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Posted March 17, 2010 - 09:31 by Fred Lee
Health, Entertainment
Movies have more influence on our kids than we realize, and may encourage unhealthy lifestyle habits that include smoking and drinking.
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Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:34 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Health
Lack of sleep can adversely affect the lives of teenagers, and may in fact have a biological basis.
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Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:20 by Fred Lee
Safety, Home Life, Health, Diseases & Disorders
According to new research, spider bites may be behind certain mysterious cases of anemia in children.
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Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:34 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher
In many cities, rating the effectiveness of public schools is as easy as texting on a Blackberry. Capitalizing on ever-present public opinion, many districts are turning to the technology of the internet to get an idea of how parents feel about their child’s education, and capturing a strong voice.
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Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:23 by Lela Davidson
Education
Teachers say they expect all their students to do well, but a new study suggests something is being lost between what they profess and what they practice.
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Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:05 by Fred Lee
Health
Exposure, or lack thereof, to certain kinds of natural light may affect the sleep patterns of teenagers.
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Posted March 12, 2010 - 12:55 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
With the plethora of book-based movies recently released and coming out this spring for kids (A Christmas Carol, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Coraline, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, and Alice in Wonderland, to name just a few), the question is, do you make your kids read the book before they see the movie?
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Posted March 12, 2010 - 11:07 by Lain Ehmann
Learning Tools
Even the youngest kids gravitate naturally towards books -- especially if they're widely available in their home space. This week, we cover a variety of ways to encourage kids of all ages to crack a book every now and then -- just for fun!
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Posted March 11, 2010 - 06:53 by Lela Davidson
Finances
Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits available to parents? Check out these tips and make plans for next year now.
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Posted March 11, 2010 - 06:47 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Health
Good hand washing is an overlooked but critical step in staying healthy. Most adults don't give it much thought until you have to teach it to a child. Here's a refresher course on hand washing, and a tip on giving your hands the spa treatment.
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Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!
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Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:45 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
Health
When your little one loses a tooth unexpectedly it's best to have game plan. Here's some advice from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists on how to save a tooth.
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Posted March 9, 2010 - 19:22 by Lain Ehmann
Relationships
Whether your spouse is on the road for business, an older sibling is heading off for sleep-away camp, or an ever-present grandparent goes on an extended trip, even a temporary break-up in the family unit can make things scary for the little ones left behind.
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Posted March 9, 2010 - 05:11 by Lela Davidson
Safety, Culture
If I see a gun in the coffeehouse, the pizza place, or the playground, I'm taking my kids far, far away. How about you?
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Posted March 8, 2010 - 08:27 by Lain Ehmann
Nutrition
Got a bottomless pit at your house? This guide will show you the ins and outs of keeping your teenage boy's fire stoked.
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Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson
Safety, Culture
The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.
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Posted March 6, 2010 - 05:03 by Lain Ehmann
Learning Tools
Science fair season has arrived! Here are our tips for keeping your sanity while helping Junior earn his lab coat.
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