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Fathers Can Influence A Child’s Future Relationships

Posted 13 hours 9 min ago by Fred Lee

Home Life, Social Skills, Relationships

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The presence of a father in a child's life may affect their relationships as adults.

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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Decluttering Your Kids Edition

Posted 13 hours 19 min ago by Lain Ehmann

Chores

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In the spring, a parent's fancy turns to thoughts of... cleaning! Something about the fresh air and warmer weather makes us naturally inclined to spruce up our living areas. One of the toughest places in the house is the kids' domain -- so many little pieces! These blog posts will help you get a handle on the task at hand.

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Brown Recluse Spider Bites Linked to Anemia in Kids

Posted March 16, 2010 - 06:20 by Fred Lee

Safety, Home Life, Health, Diseases & Disorders

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According to new research, spider bites may be behind certain mysterious cases of anemia in children.

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School Districts Are Using Technology To Get Feedback

Posted March 15, 2010 - 05:34 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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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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Which Came First, the Book or the Movie?

Posted March 12, 2010 - 12:55 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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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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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Kids and Reading Edition

Posted March 12, 2010 - 11:07 by Lain Ehmann

Learning Tools

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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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Save a Tooth

Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:45 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell

Health

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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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While the Cat's Away: What to Do When a Family Member Travels

Posted March 9, 2010 - 19:22 by Lain Ehmann

Relationships

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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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Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out

Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson

Safety, Culture

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The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.

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Keeping Sane During Science Fair Season

Posted March 6, 2010 - 05:03 by Lain Ehmann

Learning Tools

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Science fair season has arrived! Here are our tips for keeping your sanity while helping Junior earn his lab coat.

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Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?

Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?

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Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Pre School, Relationships, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Sports and Kids: Balance Is Key

Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:23 by Fred Lee

Education, Extra Curricular

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Playing sports has many positive benefits for children, but when there are no other extra-curricular (EC) activities, the situation may not be optimal

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Choking Hazards and the Search for a Redesigned Hot Dog

Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:04 by Fred Lee

Safety, Health

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Hot dogs and finger-friendly candies may be a child's favorite foods, but they can pose significant choking risks that should not be ignored by parents.

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New Non-Toxic Treatment for Head Lice

Posted March 2, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee

Health

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A new compound to treat head lice is not only effective, but non-toxic, as well.

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Miley Cyrus’s Little Sister Is NOT Designing Kiddie Lingerie, Only Pole Dancing

Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:33 by Lela Davidson

Culture, Sex Ed

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So what if Miley Cyrus' sister Noah is not actually designing kiddie lingerie, as rumored. The truth surrounding the myth is disturbing enough.

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5 Great Bedtime Books

Posted February 27, 2010 - 09:18 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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Picking a bedtime story isn't as simple as grabbing any old book off the shelf. From the parent's end, you don't want something too long (skip the Lord of the Rings trilogy) or difficult to read (some of those Dr. Seuss books are real tongue-twisters!). And you want a bedtime book that's going to put your kid to sleep, not rile her up. The kids want something interesting and vivid, but not too scary right before bed.

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Setting Video Game Guidelines For Kids

Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:49 by Xin Lu

Discipline, Entertainment

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My husband is a video game programmer, so we play a lot of video games. But video games have often been painted in a negative light by the media as the cause for all types of childhood problems. So how can two gaming parents establish a proper video game policy for their child?

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Bad Weather Edition

Posted February 26, 2010 - 13:27 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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As winter continues to wreak havoc on outdoor activities across much of the country, parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained inside (after all, you can only watch so many hours of the Olympics...). Here's a round-up of some sure-fire ways to get the kids out of your hair and off each others' backs, at least for a few minutes!

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Free-Range Kids: Nutty or Natural?

Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann

Safety, Home Life

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Infant mortality is down, violent crime against kids is at one of the lowest rates in decades, and there hasn't been a single -- not one! -- documented case of poisoned Halloween candy. Ever. So why are today's parents so crazy about keeping their kids safe?

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