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Posted July 29, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, Finances, Shopping, Nutrition, Wellness
The heat is on, and stores are fighting hard for your business. Don't miss out on the savings you can get in your local stores' summer sales ads, for now — and later.
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Posted July 28, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Planning, Home Life, Finances, Education, Shopping, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption, New Parents
Don't put off developing good financial habits until the kids are a few years from college, and you're wondering about retirement. Starting putting your money to work now.
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Posted July 26, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education
Not every kid loves books. It may take some creativity, and possibly a little bribery, but getting kids to read is essential. Try these tips to keep the pages turning in your home.
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Posted July 25, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Learning Tools
Have you thought about introducing your child to a friend with special needs? It can be a great way to teach your child compassion, give her an expanded view of "normal," and help your child understand someone else's perspective. Your child may also find a new friend in this unexpected place.
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Posted July 23, 2010 - 21:00 by Julie Rains
Safety, Entertainment
As a former lifeguard and water safety instructor, I am impressed with the safety practices of the mega-water-park in my area. Still, I wouldn’t rely completely on a well-trained stranger to protect my children. Here are simple rules to keep kids safe when they are supposed to be having fun.
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Posted July 21, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Safety, Home Life, Health
The differences and variability of household spoons makes them problematic when dispensing medication to children.
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Posted July 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Culture, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education
Music education is a vital and necessary part of our children's education. If our public K-12 does not provide it, we need to take matters into our own hands and opt for private lessons, history, appreciation and performance.
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Posted July 17, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck
Shopping, Wellness, Allergies
Overwhelmed with options when shopping for natural personal care and beauty products? Be armed with this info when navigating the naturals aisles.
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Posted July 15, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Home Life
Cooking up delicious Thai meals for your family is quick and easy with Thai Kitchen products (and your kids can help).
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Posted July 14, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey
Education
Summer school is no longer the dreaded bore that it once was. While you may hesitate to even consider it for your child, there are some situations where it may be your best option. And who knows? Your child might even have some fun along the way.
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Posted July 13, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck
Health
Spend your summer days enjoying the sunshine, not worrying about your sunscreen. These facts will help you make sense of SPF protection.
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Posted July 12, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee
Home Life, Entertainment
Too much time in front of the TV or playing video games can have an adverse effect on your children's ability to focus and pay attention.
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Posted July 12, 2010 - 09:30 by Rhonda Franz
Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Healthcare, K-8, Wellness, High School
The USDA summer food program is intended to make sure children have plenty to eat during the summer months when those who would normally be participating in the school lunch program don’t have access to those meals. Continued funding for the program is a current issue right now in Congress.
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Posted July 11, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Social Skills, Etiquette, Culture
Do your kids ever ask you about money? Do they want to know if they are rich or poor? What do you say?
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Posted July 10, 2010 - 21:00 by Rhonda Franz
Safety, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders
Heat stress is the broad category of conditions related to hot-weather or being in a heat-filled environment. Infants and young children are especially prone to problems with these conditions this time of year. Get educated, and take precautions to protect your family from heat-related dangers.
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Posted July 6, 2010 - 09:30 by Lain Ehmann
Education
I've been thinking a lot about censorship lately, at least as it relates to books. I've always been an adamant supporter of public libraries, freedom of the press, and our right to bear books (even above and beyond our right to bear arms). But when it comes to my kids, where do I draw the line?
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Posted June 30, 2010 - 08:58 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
The wallet seems to get hit a bit harder this time of year, with more mouths to feed more times per day, and fewer working hours for the adults. Here's a list of a few budget-friendly activities every family can make room for on their summertime to-do list.
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Posted June 29, 2010 - 08:38 by Lain Ehmann
Discipline
Once we parents admit that the only people we really can control is ourselves, things will get better from there. It's the old "you can lead a horse to water but can't make him drink" perspective; we can coerce, threaten, yell, and punish, but we can't MAKE our kids do anything. Or so says Dr. William Hughes in his new book.
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Posted June 28, 2010 - 09:46 by Rhonda Franz
Family Planning, Home Life, Relocation, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships
The current economy has created a tougher-than-ever job market. In families where Dad has traditionally been the bread-winner, this sometimes means big changes. And men trying to find re-employment are finding out that the stay-at-home gap in their resume can significantly affecting their chances of being hired.
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Posted June 28, 2010 - 08:45 by Lain Ehmann
Entertainment
The temperature is rising, the sun is shining, the humidity is frizzing hair from coast to coast -- the conjunction of these items can only mean one thing: ROAD TRIP SEASON! Whether you're heading cross-country or cross-town, here's the best of the best to keep your sanity on the road.
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