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  1. Child Development & Health

    Does my child need therapy?

    By Abbi Perets on Jul 20, 2011
    A bout of low self-esteem, a new habit of throwing tantrums... at age 10. A behavior you could ignore once or twice but are suddenly...
  2. Teen School & Education

    Should you encourage your teenager to go to art school?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 20, 2011
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    “Mom, I decided I want to go to art school.” The words hang in the air. Sure, you’ve encouraged your child’s artistic and creative...
  3. Mom & Dad

    No, life is not fair

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 19, 2011
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    The other day, I overheard my five-year-old son tell my seven-year-old daughter that, “Life is not fair.” While the heated...
  4. Tweens, Teens & College

    Should you encourage a fitness conditioning program for your teen?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 18, 2011
    You have an athletic teen -- but she seems to be prone to injury. You have a son who is on the edge of coordination and klutz. Which...
  5. Child Development & Health

    Aromatherapy for kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 14, 2011
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    If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    Online games for teens

    By Michelle Maffei on Jun 30, 2011
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    According to a study by the MacArthur Foundation, nearly 97 percent of kids ages 12 to 17 play video games, including online gaming....
  7. Age by Age

    10 Simple ways to bond with kids

    By Kim Grundy on Jun 27, 2011
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    Between work, school and extracurricular activities, you may feel disconnected from your family and kids. If you feel like you are...
  8. Child Development & Health

    Daredevil kid? How to keep your adrenaline-seeking child safe

    By Jen Klein on Jun 23, 2011
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    You’ve got one of those kids who just loves adrenaline and to push his or herself beyond the comfort zone. Most of the time...
  9. Parenting Advice & Columns

    "I'm not here to be your friend."

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 17, 2011
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    Growing up, I cannot tell you how many times I heard, "I'm not here to be your friend, I'm here to be your father!" Anytime I...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    Responsibility and your teen’s first job

    By Laura Willard on Jun 16, 2011
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    Does your teen want a job? Do you want your teen to get her first job? Or perhaps you both think it’s an awful idea that will...
  11. Family Activities

    9 Experiences your family should have this summer

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 15, 2011
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    From watching fireworks to jumping in puddles, these easy (and mostly free!) summer activities are sure to make lasting good...
  12. Tweens, Teens & College

    Negotiating with teenagers: Crazy or critical?

    By Jen Klein on Jun 14, 2011
    You may put the notion of “negotiating” with teenagers on the same level as negotiating with toddlers: Crazy. After all, both...
  13. Family Activities

    10 Family fun nights under $20

    By Kristin Chessman on Jun 8, 2011
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    In the age of texting, tweeting, blogging and skyping, families can go days without face-to-face conversations. That's why planning...
  14. Tweens, Teens & College

    5 Simple steps to help your tween or teen study for a test

    By Alexandra Mayzler and Ashley Leeds on May 31, 2011
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    Test anxiety is no fun for kids or moms. Teens and tweens are stressed out enough on a normal day, and when you throw in a huge...
  15. Family Activities

    Make a summer bucket list with your kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 27, 2011
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    Hot, lazy days spent lounging and playing are great -- but they shouldn't be the only kind of days you and your kids have this...
  16. Family Fun

    Should your teen become a Junior Camp Counselor?

    By Michelle Maffei on May 24, 2011
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    Each summer, teens flock to camp -- but not as campers. Many camps offer Junior Camp Counselor positions that give teens the...
  17. School Age Kids

    How to handle kids' crushes

    By Michelle Maffei on May 19, 2011
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    Whether it’s a secret crush on a cute kid from class or a crush on a teen pop star, chances are that your child’s first crush will...
  18. Parenting Advice & Columns

    3 Tips for helping your child establish strong interpersonal relationships

    By Jen Klein on May 18, 2011
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    Teaching our kids about relationships -- friendships, family relationships, romantic relationships and professional relationships --...
  19. Tweens, Teens & College

    Could my teen be a cutter?

    By Tiernan McKay on May 16, 2011
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    Cutting, a form of self-injury, is a disturbing trend among teens that often takes parents by surprise. Like many behavioral issues,...
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Supplementing your child’s art education

    By Jen Klein on May 13, 2011
    School budgets all over the country are taking hits. Hard, hard hits. Even while there are increasing demands on academic...
  21. Activities for Kids

    High-tech, musical and artsy summer camps for kids

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 9, 2011
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    Is your child a film-lover? A budding scientist? A Grammy-winner in the making? Here are some of the most unique camps and summer...