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  1. Teen School & Education

    College solicitations: Real mail or junk mail?

    By Jen Klein on Apr 16, 2012
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    In the increasingly competitive college application process, not only are our kids competing for spaces in the college or university...
  2. Child Development & Health

    Teaching children to embrace their differences

    By Ami Burns on Sep 24, 2011
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    Everyone feels different at some point in her life. Rather than focusing on differences in a negative way, parents can teach their...
  3. Tweens, Teens & College

    Boost your teen girl’s self confidence

    By Kori Ellis on Sep 23, 2011
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    Help boost your teenager daughter's self confidence by nurturing her talents, being a good role model, and helping her build a...
  4. Teen Health & Wellness

    The Nutmeg high: A new drug trend?

    By Meagan Morris on Sep 22, 2011
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    YouTube is now home to several videos of teens smoking nutmeg in order to get a "nutmeg high." What is up with this and what can you...
  5. Children's School & Education

    4 Ways to get kids to school on time

    By Julie Ruditzky Loffredi on Sep 21, 2011
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    For most families, the most hectic time of day is when the alarm clock goes off. Getting the kids out of bed, dressed, fed and ready...
  6. Child Development & Health

    How to explain to your kids why parents fight

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 15, 2011
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    When kids witness their parents butting heads or engaging in a yelling match, they may be confused, scared or even worried that the...
  7. Child Development & Health

    Is 3-D okay for your kids?

    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 14, 2011
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    Advances in technology are bringing 3-D into movie theaters, the home and even your kid's hand-held video game. But the technology...
  8. Age by Age

    Is your child over-scheduled?

    By Tiernan McKay on Sep 11, 2011
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    As a parent, it seems there are a million opportunities to sign your child up for some sort of activity. Whether it's sports, clubs,...
  9. Tweens, Teens & College

    Introducing your kids to what it takes to run a household

    By Jen Klein on Aug 25, 2011
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    What does the term “running a household” mean to you? Is it cleaning? Is it budgeting and bill-paying? Is it cooking? Is it...
  10. Teen School & Education

    Starting the college search? Recruiters looking to state schools over Ivies

    By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 24, 2011
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    High school juniors and seniors are thinking about college as the school year gets underway. But where should they be looking? A new...
  11. School Age Kids

    Schedule now, don't overschedule later

    By Jen Klein on Aug 3, 2011
    One of the reasons summer time is so loved and dreamt about is the extended period of downtime. There’s less schedule, less demands,...
  12. Age by Age

    8 Tech gadgets for kids

    By Michelle Maffei on Jul 28, 2011
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    Parenting in the 21st century means keeping up with technology -- especially when it comes to the gadgets your kids are using. From...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
  18. 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...
  19. 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...
  20. 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...
  21. 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...