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School Age Kids

Keep your kids safe on the sports field

By Jeanne Sager on Jan 26, 2010

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With 30 million kids involved in organized sports in America, nothing says "childhood" like playtime. Unfortunately, nothing carries...
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Is it time to visit an orthodontist?

By Jeanne Sager on Jan 26, 2010
The picture of your average orthodontic patient may be a smiling tween showing off her metal, but if you're waiting until your kids...
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Make microwave mug cakes with your kids

By Abbi Perets on Jan 11, 2010

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Looking for a fun indoor activity to pass a snowy day with your kids? Try making Microwave Mug Cakes! These single-serving snacks...
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Do's and don'ts of kids thank you notes

By Abbi Perets on Dec 28, 2009

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The gifts have been opened and admired. The boxes have been recycled. The toys are in use -- or, perhaps, already shunned in favor...
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5 Holiday charity ideas for kids

By Abbi Perets on Dec 21, 2009

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With kids in the picture, it's easy to get caught up in the holiday gift-giving hype. But if you'd like to make your holidays a...
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Dinner time printables for kids

On Dec 15, 2009

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Make meal time fun by printing these connect the dots games and leaving them next to each child's plate with some crayons and...
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Teaching kids holiday manners

By Abbi Perets on Dec 14, 2009

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The holiday season is filled with family meals, gift exchanges, visiting friends and relatives, and lots of interaction. You want...
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Educational gifts for kids

By Abbi Perets on Nov 30, 2009

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Are you looking for an educational or brain-building Christmas gift for the kids? The holidays are here, with all the TV-watching,...
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Teaching kids about computer viruses

By Abbi Perets on Nov 4, 2009
Most parents spend a lot of time worrying about protecting kids from online predators. But what about protecting the family computer...
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16 Easy ways to make your children feel special every day

By Susan Newman, PhD on Sep 28, 2009

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The time and know-how to create positive memories can easily escape today's harried parents whether or not they work. No matter how...
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9 Fun activities for kids

By Abbi Perets on Aug 4, 2009

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Check out these 9 fun activities for kids that are sure to keep them busy and active. Trust us, it will prevent your kids from...
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Should kids have cell phones?

By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 3, 2009

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Should kids have cell phones? Families have always dealt with the perils of having several kids in different activities and the...
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When your kid hates camp

By Abbi Perets on Jun 23, 2009

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What should you do when your kid hates camp? You gave into the begging, saved all year long, paid your deposit in March, and set...
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4 Ways to unspoil your kid

By Abbi Perets on May 12, 2009

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Do you need help unspoiling your kid? "You need to buy meâ€¦" "I needâ€¦" "I wantâ€¦" "Give meâ€¦" You probably hear these phrases...
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How to talk to your kids about sex

By Abbi Perets on Apr 30, 2009

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Have you had the sex talk with your kids? It's the one thing that can strike fear in the heart of all parents: the moment you...
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Four tips for organizing the kids bathroom

By Abbi Perets on Apr 16, 2009

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Ah, the serene space of your children's bathroom. What, no ? It's not organized and in order? Well, if you want it to be, that's...
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3 discipline mistakes parents make

By Abbi Perets on Apr 8, 2009

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Discipline isn't easy, but there are a few things you can do to make your family life a little easier. Here are three discipline...
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Bathroom routines for kids: Tips for bath time, teeth brushing & more!

By Abbi Perets on Apr 3, 2009

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Keeping the bathroom clean is an ongoing task, and one many of us dread. Add kids into the mix, and you might think you'll never...
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Kids and TV: Break the addiction

By Abbi Perets on Apr 2, 2009

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Is the television a constant presence in your house? No doubt, there are some great shows out there (did you see that shirtless Jack...
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Competitive parents: How to deal

By Abbi Perets on Mar 17, 2009

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We can't help comparing our kids to everyone else, and it's hard not to get caught up in the game. Something about parenting brings...

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Find out how to be the most effective parent tor elementary-school age kids (5 to 12 years old). Learn about growing pains, child health, teachers and homework, gifted education, discipline and bad behavior, and ways to connect with your children.