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Kentucky school reportedly puts autistic boy in duffel bag

By Monica Beyer on Dec 26, 2011

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A school is accused of putting a 9-year-old boy who has autism into a duffel bag as punishment. An online petition calling for the...
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Help your gluten-free child fit in

By Monica Beyer on Dec 23, 2011

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A diagnosis of celiac disease may be a welcome one. You suddenly know what has been ailing your little one and the cure isn't...
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Kids' breakfast food is more like dessert

By Monica Beyer on Dec 12, 2011

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Would you give your children cookies for breakfast? A new report from the Environmental Working Group reveals that many breakfast...
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South Carolina teacher spanks students

By Monica Beyer on Dec 6, 2011

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A South Carolina teacher has been accused of spanking a child in school. Besides violating school district laws, this case brings a...
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Ohio county places obese child in foster care

By Monica Beyer on Dec 5, 2011

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Recently, an Ohio third grader was removed from his home due to his morbid obesity. Did the county go too far by placing him in...
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How to teach your kids to fight fair

By Jen Klein on Dec 2, 2011

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In an ideal world, we would all get along, all the time. But the world is not ideal and conflicts do happen. There are spats and...
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Penn State sex scandal takes another turn: Bullying

By Monica Beyer on Nov 30, 2011

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As if the child sexual abuse allegations coming out of Penn State aren't horrifying enough for parents around America, the story...
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5 Holiday gift ideas for girls

By Kori Ellis on Nov 23, 2011

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From dolls to art supplies to electronics, we have gift ideas for girls of all ages. Check out some of these hot holiday gifts.
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5 Holiday gift ideas for boys

By Kori Ellis on Nov 23, 2011
We have found some of the hottest toys of the year for boys of all ages. Check out our list of holiday gift ideas that your little...
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Congress resists healthy school lunches

By Monica Beyer on Nov 18, 2011

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Some members of the United States Congress are doing what they can to undo efforts made by the Department of Agriculture to improve...
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6 Creative birthday party locations for kids

By Christina Holt on Nov 18, 2011

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Maybe you like the classic backyard party or even the extremely popular community park party. There's nothing wrong with that, but...
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How much does the tooth fairy pay?

By Michelle Maffei on Nov 1, 2011

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Once your youngster starts shedding baby teeth, parents are faced with a big question: How much does the tooth fairy pay these days?...
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Sleepover safety guidelines

By Michelle Maffei on Oct 31, 2011

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Whether it's your child's first sleepover or your teen's 100th slumber party, child safety should be the most important factor when...
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Hollywood celeb kids rock Disney Halloween costumes

By Kori Ellis on Oct 20, 2011

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From princesses to pirates, celebrity kids were rocking popular Disney Halloween costumes at the Disney Store Halloween BOOtique...
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Inappropriate Halloween costumes for kids

By Laura Willard on Oct 18, 2011

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Halloween is a time for kids to dress up as their favorite characters, hit the streets and collect candy. But what if your daughter...
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How to find a music teacher for your child

By Jen Klein on Sep 21, 2011

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It turns out the trumpet was the right choice for your daughter. She loves it and wants more than the weekly 20-minute lesson at...
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Help your child discover her talents

By Ami Burns on Sep 20, 2011

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Is your child a talented, budding artist, athlete or academic? No matter where your child’s talent lies, you can help him discover...
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How to help your child choose a musical instrument

By Jen Klein on Sep 12, 2011

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It’s the beginning of the school year and elementary schools across the country are introducing musical instrument instruction to...
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Teaching your kids different types of deal making

By Jen Klein on Sep 6, 2011
If you’re like a lot of moms, you use deal-making terms pretty much interchangeably. Negotiation, bargaining, compromise…they’re all...
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Helping the introverted child make friends

By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 23, 2011

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Being introverted can make it hard to develop friendships -- especially for children. But parents can help.

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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.