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We Reject Mommy Wars: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/23 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 23, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Social Skills, Vaccines, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Healthcare

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Help us banish The Mommy Wars. Grab a cool drink and join us for this week's chat on Twitter, where we're ready to attack the negativity in our lives for the sake of our children, our families, and our sanity.

Your Child's World View: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/16 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 16, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances, Education, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Culture, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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Join our Twitter chat today about making sure your child has awareness of people in other cultures, children with special needs, and families in various circumstances. You could be this week's winner!

A Day for Moms: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/09 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 9, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

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We're honoring moms today at our weekly Twitter chat. Stop by and enjoy the discussion with us today!

Tantrums, Pop Culture, and Discipline: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 05/02, at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted May 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Discipline, Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Weigh at today's chat on Twitter with your thoughts about temper tantrums and child discipline.

ProSquad: Consonant Blends and the Rest of the Alphabet

Posted May 1, 2013 - 13:22 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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Our Literacy Pro clears up confusion between consonant blends and consonant digraphs, and offers tips to help parents encourage reading fluency in their children.

7 Simple Geography Lessons for Children of Traveling Parents

Posted April 30, 2013 - 12:32 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Have a traveler in the family? Don't miss out the opportunity to strengthen your children's geography skills.

Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/25 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 25, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today we're talking about societal pressures on children. Do you think such pressures exist, and are they different for boys and girls? Join us today for our weekly Twitter chat.

Join Our Earth-Friendly Tweetchat Today, 04/18 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 18, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Earth Day is on its way. What do you do with your kids on an ongoing basis to encourage earth-friendly practices? Join our chat today on Twitter for a chance to win!

ProSquad, Building on the Marshmallow Test: How to Teach Children Self-Control

Posted April 16, 2013 - 10:32 by Rhonda Franz

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

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Could your children pass the marshmallow test? Could you? We have strategies for teaching self-control from our Developmental Pro today.

Out the Door: 4 Tips for Home Base Survival With a Parent On Call

Posted April 16, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Relationships

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Are you managing a schedule with an on-call parent? Things get harried when a mom or dad is called away last-minute. Don't get stuck without a plan, and develop an attitude that embraces flexibility.

Children's Emotions and Tough Situations: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 04/11 at 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted April 11, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Today's chat is about children's emotions and talking about tough subjects with them. Come join us at the #pschat today on Twitter for a serious parenting discussion.

Interview With Tracey Beckerman, Author of Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir

Posted April 9, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, New Parents, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Relationships, Wellness

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Tracey Beckerman, with Lifetime Television's The Balancing Act, talks about her new humorous book, Lost in Suburbia: A Momoir.

Squad Roundup: Helpful Hints for the Home and Family

Posted April 2, 2013 - 13:02 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips

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Our Squad has grabbed the latest, greatest resources to help you get through spring and jump start your summer.

6 Things to Consider Before Signing Up Your Child for Summer Camp

Posted April 2, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Education, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Extra Curricular

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It's time to scope out the summer camp that is the best fit for your child. A program manager with the Philadelphia Zoo offers great tips for making the right decision for the coming summer months.

ProSquad: How Will Common Core Standards Affect Reading Requirements in School?

Posted March 30, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Learning Tools, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Do you know about the new Common Core reading standards? We have expert opinion on the controversial requirements being handed down for schools.

Family Financials: Join Our Tax Time Tweetchat Today, 03/28 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 28, 2013 - 02:52 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Finances

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Taxes are almost due. Are you ready? Come to our family financial chat today to share budgeting and tax tips with other families. You could be our weekly winner!

Preserving Memories: Capturing Your Children's Words, Guest post by Marilyn H. Collins

Posted March 25, 2013 - 11:06 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Home Life, New Parents, Learning Tools, Pre School, K-8

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Images in your smartphone, video footage, and perhaps even a hefty scrapbook album — you've kept your child's photos. How about their words?

Spring Is in the Air: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 03/21 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 21, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life

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Join our spring time chat today on Twitter for a chance to win!

21 Fun (and Even Educational) Activities to Do on Spring Break

Posted March 20, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Tips, Home Life, Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8

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Whether you're in the middle of spring break, or getting ready to start, we have 21 ideas to help keep the week fun, educational, and productive.

Keeping Children Safe: Join Our Tweetchat Today, 03/14 2:00 EST for a Chance to Win!

Posted March 14, 2013 - 01:00 by Rhonda Franz

Safety, News & Commentary, Tips, Home Life, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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Today we're talking all about safety and travel during our weekly chat. How do you protect your kids when you're headed away from home? You could be our next winner!