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Kid-Friendly Ways to Ring in the New Year

Posted December 31, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Culture

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New Year's Eve can be fun, even with (and sometimes especially with) kids! Ensure it's a happy celebration for all this year with these family-friendly ideas.

Book Review: Teaching Kids To Be Good People by Annie Fox

Posted December 28, 2012 - 01:00 by Maggie Wells

Safety, Tips, Discipline, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Teaching Kids to be Good People challenges parents to be open and honest with their children in the hopes that children will learn from them and, in turn, become better people.

Tips for Including Kids in Your New Year's Eve Celebration

Posted December 27, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment

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Inviting kids to your New Year's Eve celebration? Check out these tips on how to make the party fun for children and adults alike.

12 Ways to Entertain Kids Over Winter Break

Posted December 26, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips

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How are you going to entertain your kids over winter break? Try these 12 great ideas!

Wishing Your Family a Merry Christmas!

Posted December 25, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays to your family, from the Squad.

6 Simple and Sweet Last-Minute Christmas Treats

Posted December 24, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Entertainment

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Need a sweet treat that you can whip up at the last minute for your holiday parties? Try one of these!

Flying With Kids: 17 Tips for Happier Holiday Air Travel

Posted December 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips

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Flying the friendly skies with kids this holiday season? Use these simple tips to help you prepare.

6 Holiday Safety Hazards: How to Keep Safe This Season

Posted December 20, 2012 - 12:00 by Nancy Flanders

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

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The holidays are fun, but they can also be hazardous. Proper safety precautions will help keep you, your family, and your home safe.

Join Our Tweetchat Today, 12/20, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted December 20, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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Join our #pschat today on Twitter. Topics today include child safety, family safety, and safety during the holidays. Every week we give away an Amazon gift card to a participant!

15 Tips on Healthy Eating Over the Holidays

Posted December 19, 2012 - 01:00 by Fred Lee

Home Life, Health, Nutrition

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During the holidays, healthy eating can be a challenge but it's still important for the health and well-being of your family.

Child Behaving Badly? It Could Be What She’s Eating

Posted December 18, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

News & Commentary, Tips, Health, Social Skills, Nutrition, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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Is your child exhibiting some not-so-pretty behavior? It could be what she's eating, according to some studies. Avoiding some food additives could help.

25 Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Moms

Posted December 17, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Shopping, Entertainment, No Children Zone

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Stuffing a stocking for the mom in your life, but don't know what to include? These 25 ideas will help!

Shelf the Elf: Why NOT to Do the "Elf on the Shelf" Instant Tradition

Posted December 16, 2012 - 16:00 by Maggie Wells

News & Commentary

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Are we mothers to succumb to yet one more Christmas tradition that's not a tradition at all but a marketing gimmick? Just say No to Elf on the Shelf.

19 Great Christmas Gifts for Grandparents

Posted December 16, 2012 - 11:43 by Christa Melnyk Hines

Tips

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Share holiday cheer and your appreciation for the grandparents in your life with gifts that are creative, thoughtful...and, of course, a little sentimental.

ProSquad: Shopping For the Right Toys and Transitioning Siblings Into the Same Bedroom

Posted December 15, 2012 - 06:39 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, New Parents, Learning Tools

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Today's ProSquad experts give suggestions for choosing your child's perfect toy, and how to help kids make the transition to sharing a bedroom with a sibling.

GIVEAWAY: Upromise Is Giving 2 Parenting Squad Readers a $50 GAP/Old Navy/Banana Republic Gift Card!

Posted December 14, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Finances, Education, Higher Education

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Upromise, committed to helping parents save for their child's college education, is giving away a $50 gift card to 2 Parenting Squad Readers!

8 Tips to Help Your Kids Sleep While Away for the Holidays

Posted December 13, 2012 - 13:07 by David James

Tips, Home Life

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Taking your young kids on the road this holiday season? Bed time might be the most challenging time. These 8 tips will help make it easier.

Holidays and Special Needs: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 12/13, 2:00 EST For a Chance to Win!

Posted December 13, 2012 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School, K-8

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Come chat with parents about managing the holidays with children who have special needs. Every week, we give away an Amazon gift card to one participant!

Special Needs Gift Guide 2012

Posted December 12, 2012 - 01:00 by Nancy Flanders

Tips, Home Life, Education, Health, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Diseases & Disorders

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Finding the perfect toy for a child with different abilities is easier than you think. Here are 10 of our favorite gifts for children with special needs this season.

25 Holiday Book Recommendations for Children and Adults

Posted December 11, 2012 - 01:00 by Alyssa Chirco

Tips, Education, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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What should your family be reading this holiday season? We've rounded up 25 of the best Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzza books for children and adults.