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Tips For Gardening With Young Children

Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz

Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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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!

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Working Moms' Kids Face Negative Judgments

Posted March 4, 2010 - 08:01 by Rhonda Franz

Social Skills, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Pre School, K-8, High School

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A new study suggests there are less-than-favorable perceptions of children whose moms work full-time. Is society really judging the children of working mothers? Or is it just more fodder for the Mommy Wars?

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Warning: Dangerous Foods Ahead

Posted March 3, 2010 - 08:18 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Culture, Nutrition, Allergies

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Scour your pantry and empty the fridge: Time Magazine has put out a list of the ten most dangerous foods. Chances are, you won't find many of these lurking on your kitchen shelves. But don't worry: this mama has got you covered.

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7 Simple Tips To Encourage Writing In Young Children

Posted February 24, 2010 - 06:55 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School

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Getting young children to write can be a difficult, tooth-pulling kind of task. Whether they’re still scribblers, or are printing their name, try these ideas to help make this important developmental skill interesting and fun!

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"Math Anxiety" Research Doesn't Add Up

Posted February 15, 2010 - 08:32 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Learning Tools, K-8

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A recent research study suggests that a teacher’s anxiety in the subject of math can have detrimental effects on female students. Intriguing research topic? Yes. A large enough of a study to cause concern? No.

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Notes For Your Underbelly: Great Online Pregnancy Resources

Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz

Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare

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The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.

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Bringing Home The Gold: Olympics As A Learning Tool For Parents And Children

Posted January 28, 2010 - 12:00 by Rhonda Franz

Education, K-8, High School, Parent-Teacher

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The start of the 2010 Winter Olympics is near. This is a great time to get your young champion excited about what the Olympics represent, and use it for an educational resource - for the whole family.

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Disciplining Other People’s Kids

Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:36 by Rhonda Franz

Discipline, Social Skills, Conflict Resolution, Pre School, K-8, High School

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Regardless of the type of social activity, parents have to deal with one another’s children. And like our own, kids will sometimes misbehave. What do you do when children misbehave in your presence?

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“F” For Fitness: Grading Students On Their Health

Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:36 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Health, Nutrition, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher

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Last fall, in an apparent effort to combat current rates of poor diet and obesity, Lincoln University in Pennsylvania required anyone with a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 30 or above to take a fitness course.

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The Great American Milk-Drinking Craze: Good Purpose Or Propaganda?

Posted January 15, 2010 - 14:54 by Rhonda Franz

Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Other than sunshine, the most common vitamin D source is usually considered to be cow’s milk. But as goes the good stuff, so goes the bad. Cow’s milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, ingredients both linked to heart disease.

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Scratch And Sniffle: Keeping Winter Air Symptoms At Bay

Posted January 7, 2010 - 14:00 by Rhonda Franz

Home Life, New Parents, Pre School, Healthcare, Allergies

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It’s one thing to know what to do for the body’s response in winter; but it can be exhausting to get young children to go along. Here are a few tips to help improve the dry conditions in your home, and ideas for encouraging children to stay healthy and well.

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Getting The (Right) Word Out: Important Information About Early Intervention Services

Posted December 23, 2009 - 08:10 by Rhonda Franz

Education, Birth, New Parents

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In spite of efforts by states to inform families of infant and toddler services, many people are still unaware of the resources. It's important for parents to have the correct information about their rights to access Early Intervention evaluation and services.

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Prenatal Care And Doctor Wars: Standing Up For Yourself And Your Child

Posted December 17, 2009 - 19:39 by Rhonda Franz

Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Healthcare

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Sometimes the doctor just isn't a good fit. Before deciding on a physician to provide you and your unborn child with prenatal care, take some steps to help you find the right provider for you and your family.

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