Sleepy Teens May Have Biological Excuse
Posted 16 hours 38 min ago by Fred Lee
Lack of sleep can adversely affect the lives of teenagers, and may in fact have a biological basis.Home Life
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Brown Recluse Spider Bites Linked to Anemia in Kids
Posted 16 hours 52 min ago by Fred Lee
According to new research, spider bites may be behind certain mysterious cases of anemia in children.
Which Came First, the Book or the Movie?
Posted March 12, 2010 - 12:55 by Lain Ehmann
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?
Top 4 Ways to Save Money With Kids at Tax Time
Posted March 11, 2010 - 06:53 by Lela Davidson
Are you taking advantage of all the tax benefits available to parents? Check out these tips and make plans for next year now.
Tips For Gardening With Young Children
Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
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!
Guns at Starbucks: How do you explain that?
Posted March 9, 2010 - 05:11 by Lela Davidson
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?
Chatroulette: One More Reason to Freak Out
Posted March 8, 2010 - 06:01 by Lela Davidson
The real scoop on Chatroulette from a mom who logged on. My summary: Ew.
Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?
Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?
Choking Hazards and the Search for a Redesigned Hot Dog
Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:04 by Fred Lee
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.
Parenting: Tips for Surviving the Day
Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.
Teen Dating Violence More Prevalent Than Many Realize
Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:51 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
The fight between 21-year-old singer Rihanna and her ex-boyfriend, 19-year-old singer Chris Brown had one positive result: it’s jumpstarted a national dialogue on teens and dating abuse, also known as interpersonal violence.
Live-in Grandparents: Joy or Curse?
Posted March 1, 2010 - 05:50 by Deeanna Franklin Campbell
An extended family living in multigenerational harmony sounds like a wonderful concept in theory. In reality, it was much harder to create than I ever imagined.
5 Great Bedtime Books
Posted February 27, 2010 - 09:18 by Lain Ehmann
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.![2439130205_5f0d6240cc[1].jpg](http://parentingsquad.com/files/parentingsquad.com/imagecache/blog_image_teaser/files/parentingsquad.com/blog-images/2439130205_5f0d6240cc[1].jpg "2439130205_5f0d6240cc[1].jpg")
Setting Video Game Guidelines For Kids
Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:49 by Xin Lu
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?
Oscar Nominee Food Inc. Is Food for Thought
Posted February 26, 2010 - 14:33 by Lela Davidson
Curious where that convenient boneless chicken breast meat came from? You might not like the answer. Oscar nominee for Best Documentary, Food, Inc., provides a thought provoking overview of the United States food industry.
Best of Parenting Round-Up: Bad Weather Edition
Posted February 26, 2010 - 13:27 by Lain Ehmann
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!
Free-Range Kids: Nutty or Natural?
Posted February 25, 2010 - 18:19 by Lain Ehmann
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?
Review: Academy Award Nominees for Animated Feature
Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:57 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Have you seen all the great and interesting films up for best animated feature film? Here are the nominees and my reviews.
Product Placement In Movies Influences Children
Posted February 23, 2010 - 13:09 by Fred Lee
Product placement in movies has more of an influence on our children's health than many of us realize.
Is Spanking Good For Kids?
Posted February 18, 2010 - 03:00 by Sierra Black
A professor at Calvin College claims kids who remember being spanked do better in school and grow up to be better-adjusted adults.
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