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Posted 12 min 45 sec ago 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 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 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 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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Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular
Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?
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Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz
Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School
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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Posted March 4, 2010 - 07:23 by Fred Lee
Education, Extra Curricular
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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Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:04 by Fred Lee
Safety, Health
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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Posted March 2, 2010 - 08:02 by Fred Lee
Health
A new compound to treat head lice is not only effective, but non-toxic, as well.
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Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:33 by Lela Davidson
Culture, Sex Ed
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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Posted February 27, 2010 - 09:18 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
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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Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:49 by Xin Lu
Discipline, Entertainment
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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Posted February 26, 2010 - 13:27 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
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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Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann
Safety, Home Life
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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Posted February 25, 2010 - 08:06 by Fred Lee
Health, Allergies
It turns out that some allergies identified in children may in fact be the result of an incorrect diagnosis.
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Posted February 24, 2010 - 07:04 by Fred Lee
Education, Learning Tools
Musical education is more than just learning how to play an instrument, it may have a profound influence on how children process information and learn.
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Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:57 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Entertainment
Have you seen all the great and interesting films up for best animated feature film? Here are the nominees and my reviews.
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