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Boating Safety For Kids

Posted 2 hours 46 sec ago by Sonja Stewart

Safety, Entertainment

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Boating that's fun and won't give you panic attacks about your kids' safety...? Yeah, that's doable. A little bit of knowledge can make your trip a breeze.

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Reality TV: How To Avoid Letting It Dictate Your Kid’s Life

Posted August 18, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Entertainment

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Reality TV shows that promote the idea of happiness through plastic surgery are influencing teenagers in their decisions to want these procedures.

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Encourage Your Kids to Get Outside this Summer

Posted July 24, 2010 - 21:00 by Sarah Winfrey

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To a lot of kids, summer now means the chance to catch up on TV programs, beat the latest video game, or sleep in as much as possible. If you’d rather your kids spend at least some of their summer outdoors, here are some suggestions for getting them out of their rooms.

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6 Simple Rules for Water Park Safety

Posted July 23, 2010 - 21:00 by Julie Rains

Safety, Entertainment

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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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The Vital Need for Music Education

Posted July 20, 2010 - 21:00 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Culture, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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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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Screen Time Contributes to Attention Problems and What Parents Can Do About It

Posted July 12, 2010 - 21:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Entertainment

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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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Simple Summer Fun

Posted June 30, 2010 - 08:58 by Lain Ehmann

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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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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Road Trip Edition

Posted June 28, 2010 - 08:45 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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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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How to Manage Kids' TV Time

Posted June 24, 2010 - 08:24 by Debbie Dragon

Home Life, Entertainment

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Kids of all ages should be monitored when using various forms of media. Parents understand this concept when dealing with cell phones, Internet usage and social media applications however the trusty old television set is often viewed as a safe distraction for children and adolescents.

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The Importance of Arts Education for Children

Posted June 23, 2010 - 10:56 by Debbie Dragon

Education, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Arts education is one of the most important areas of child development, but has to justify its relevance to learning to share shrinking budgets.

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Rules for the Road: Family Vacation Tips

Posted June 16, 2010 - 05:42 by Debbie Dragon

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As the days grow longer and the weather warmer, many families are gearing up for annual summer vacations. Whether your vacation destination is 50 or 5,000 miles from home, there are certain road rules that apply to all parents traveling with children.

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Tips on Surviving T-Ball

Posted June 7, 2010 - 18:32 by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Entertainment, Time Management, Culture, K-8

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Hey Parents! What were you thinking? You run around at work all day, have no time to catch up on things related to house, yard, yourself, your spouse so what do you do next to sabotage your life? You sign your kid up for T-Ball. Sound familiar? Are you surviving?

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Best of Parenting Weekly Round-Up: Camping

Posted May 27, 2010 - 20:00 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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Memorial Day weekend isn't just the start of "white shoe" season, it's also the all-systems-go signal for family camping. With almost 10,000 public campgrounds in the 50 states, there's sure to be a campground near you that has a rock with your sleeping bag's name on it. Here's a must-read list of online info for would-be family campers.

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Best of Parenting Round-Up: Kids and Music Edition

Posted May 14, 2010 - 09:22 by Lain Ehmann

Education, Entertainment

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music is critical to our lives, and that love and enjoyment starts at a very young age. This week we take a look at a round-up of blog posts on the importance of music, teaching music to kids, and more.

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Contest & Best of Parenting Round-Up: Mother's Day Edition

Posted May 7, 2010 - 05:40 by Lain Ehmann

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It's not too late to make Mother's Day special for the mom in your life -- even if that's you! Read on for a round-up of great ideas... and a chance to win a deeelish cake from Bake Me a Wish!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Posted May 5, 2010 - 10:12 by Lain Ehmann

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Feliz Cinco de Mayo! You don't have to have a drop of salsa in your blood to celebrate this Mexican holiday. Here's a list of some fun online resources if you want to share a little "ole" with your family. Do all or just one or two to make your Cinco de Mayo fun.

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Tips for Choosing a Summer Camp

Posted April 30, 2010 - 10:21 by Debbie Dragon

Education, Entertainment, K-8, Extra Curricular

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Summer is just around the corner, and if you are contemplating sending your kids to summer camp, you will want to start looking now. Many camps fill up early and the sooner you make a decision the better. Whether you plan to use camp as an alternative to summer day care or as a means for your child to learn and have fun, here are some tips to choosing one that will be a perfect fit for you and your child.

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Making the Most Out of TV: Tips for Educational and Limited Viewing

Posted April 23, 2010 - 06:25 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships, Pre School

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Don't let television be just a babysitter for young children. Used properly, television can help entertain and teach your children. Make your child’s time in front of the tube work for everyone.

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8 Easy, Breezy Tips for Inviting Creativity into Your Home

Posted April 21, 2010 - 05:59 by Sarah Winfrey

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Kids need their playtime and opportunity to express creativity. Here are 8 easy tips to join in on the fun with your kids.

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Birthday Registries for Kids: What Would Miss Manners Say?

Posted April 19, 2010 - 07:37 by Lain Ehmann

Entertainment

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A new trend in parenting: Gift registries for kids. They may seem innocuous, but to me they're bad manners.

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