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Cool lunch box ideas

By Kori Ellis on Sep 4, 2012

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Now that school is back in session, packing lunch becomes a daily routine for many moms. This school year, make your child's lunch...
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Cross dressing boy's dad also wears a skirt

By Monica Beyer on Sep 4, 2012

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A dad in Germany has made headlines for supporting his son — who loves to wear dresses — by wearing a skirt himself. Is he doing his...
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Why don't school buses have seat belts?

By Kim Grundy on Aug 30, 2012

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Every parent worries when their child boards the school bus each day that they are not required to be buckled in. Research shows...
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Your 5-year-old: Development, behavior and parenting tips

By Tiernan McKay on Aug 30, 2012

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Understanding normal 5-year-old development and behavior will help you know the best way to parent your child. As parents, we know...
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9 Ways to end the summer fighting in your home

By Michele Borba, EdD on Aug 28, 2012

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The neighborhood kids have chosen your home as the "cool" place to hang out. Great, eh? After all, friends do play a big part of our...
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When your iPad becomes a babysitter

By Tiernan McKay on Aug 27, 2012
Many would argue that iPads and other electronic devices have made parenting easier in recent years but are we depending upon them...
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Pack an inspired lunch box

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 21, 2012

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Back to school means back to brown bag lunches. Don't start the year off with tired old peanut butter and jelly or plain old ham and...
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10 Things moms of kindergarteners need to know

By Katie Kavulla on Aug 20, 2012

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Your child is starting kindergarten this fall! Hooray! Right? Beginning kindergarten can be one of the most exciting moments in the...
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Create a memory box for the upcoming school year

By Christina Holt on Aug 17, 2012

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Create a memory box to organize your child's school work and art projects and to save as your child grows. With a memory box you’ll...
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Keep your school children organized

By Mary Fetzer on Aug 17, 2012

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These excellent message centers will make sure your family doesn’t miss a single appointment, homework assignment or after-school...
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How to manage your kids’ food allergies at school

By Christina Holt on Aug 13, 2012

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Roughly 1 in 25 school-aged children are affected by food allergies. With an overwhelmingly high number of kids experiencing an...
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Get back your back-to-school routine

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Aug 3, 2012

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Before you know it, school will be back in session. Before the bell starts ringing, you need to get your family back on the school...
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Fun book bag trends for children

By Mary Fetzer on Jul 31, 2012

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Funky or functional? Help your little student find the perfect back-to-school backpack, messenger bag or book bag.
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Get your kids excited for back-to-school

By Christina Holt on Jul 31, 2012

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Who says summer can’t include learning and excitement about going back to school? These fun, interactive and creative ideas help...
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Back-to-school clothes checklist

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 30, 2012

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Can it really be that we're thinking back-to-school already? Yes, believe it or not. You'll probably need to revamp your kids'...
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Pack a better lunch for your kids

By Sarah W. Caron on Jul 30, 2012

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School will be starting before you know it. Are you ready for all the lunch packing that will come with it? These ideas for packing...
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Closet organizing tips for back to school

By Christina Holt on Jul 30, 2012

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Are you tired of the battles over your child getting dressed before school? With these helpful tips and tricks, you can organize...
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Retro cartoons get a makeover

By Maria Mora on Jul 27, 2012

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Remember curling up in front of the TV with a bowl of sugary cereal on Saturday morning? The characters you loved are back on TV...
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Prepare your kids for the back-to-school routine

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 27, 2012

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Can it be true? Back-to-school time is looming ahead already? It may be a few (short) weeks away yet, but Mom, our back-to-school...
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Real moms share: What does the tooth fairy bring at your house?

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 20, 2012

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Don't let your kids catch you reading this article! Real moms tell us about the Tooth Fairy traditions at their home — how much does...

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