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School Age Kids

Webkinz bullies: Protect your child

By Abbi Perets on Mar 10, 2009

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Webkinz are a popular online virtual pet for many kids, but they can also lead to online bullying. Don't believe it? Read on to see...
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Get your kids to clean their rooms

By Abbi Perets on Mar 5, 2009

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Getting your kids to clean their rooms doesn't have to be a battle. You beg. You bribe. You threaten. Nothing seems to work -- your...
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How an allowance teaches kids about money

By Abbi Perets on Mar 4, 2009

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Should you give your kids an allowance? How much should you give them? Your kids have been clamoring for an allowance for a long...
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My child has no friends: What to do

By Abbi Perets on Feb 24, 2009

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If your child has no friends, you may be wondering what you can do help them through this difficult time. Is there anything more...
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How to be the cool aunt

By Vicki Salemi on Oct 15, 2008

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Wanna be the cool aunt who always has gum in her purse? According to Melanie Notkin, auntrepreneur of the new online social...
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How you can help your child form their own identity

By on Oct 14, 2008
Children develop their identity by learning to know what they like about their environment, their way of dressing, their way of...
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How to prevent sibling rivalry and help your toddler accept the new baby

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Bedwetting, bowel problems seen in children with ADHD

On Sep 28, 2008
Children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also tend to struggle with bedwetting and other bowel and urinary...
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How to gracefully handle your child's embarrassing remarks

By Melissa Leonard on Sep 12, 2008
Simon is a precocious 5-year-old who has lots on his mind and uses every opportunity to let others know what he thinks. Everyone...
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Summer guests? Save time, skip stress with these quick & easy cleaning tips

By Maribella Sandoval on Aug 29, 2008
After coordinating your already busy schedule around summer camps, trips to the pool and your kids' other activities, there's not a...
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Teaching your kids to clean

By Lori Wilson on Aug 29, 2008

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There comes a time in every family when you must teach your children the ins and outs of housework. Even at a young age, kids can...
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Encouraging responsibility in older children

By Abbi Perets on Aug 5, 2008
Imagine if you could teach your kids to do everything they're supposed to do without fighting, screaming, or talking back? Guess...
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10 Secrets of great moms

By on Jul 28, 2008

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Redbook knows that moms just know . So the life-tested parenting advice here comes straight from the mouths of the experts --...
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Get your kids organized and save your sanity! Cleaning up toys and more

By Gregory Thomas on Jul 3, 2008

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It may be hard to relate saving money with organization, but the two terms really go hand in hand. If you are able to organize right...
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Cures for outdoor woes

By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 25, 2008

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Sunscreen? Check. Water? Check. Swimsuit? Check. Do you have everything you need for the warm weather?
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Writing thank-you notes: Good habit or special torture?

By Jen Klein on Apr 16, 2008
The day after their birthdays and Christmas, my boys think I am the meanest mom in the world. After days that are such tributes to...
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Junior scientists and age-appropriate competition

By Jen Klein on Apr 15, 2008
Woody was in the town science fair over the weekend. He and a friend collaborated on a project about buoyancy. Of course in my...
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The power of "I'm sorry" when you really mean it

By Jen Klein on Apr 7, 2008
When the kids are disciplined for various reasons, I insist, after we have all calmed down a bit and discussed what has happened,...
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A half dozen super-saving educational activities

On Apr 1, 2008
Teaching kids how to learn will go a long way in helping them be more successful in school. With all the educational materials...
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Housekeeping and I are not friends

By Jen Klein on Mar 27, 2008

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I am not known for my housekeeping skills. Or, rather, I am not known for the consistency of applying my housekeeping skills.

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