http://www.sheknows.com/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 06:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817656/Your-accident-prone-child When your child seems to get a lot of bumps and bruises -- more than what you think is typical -- your first instinct may be to shrug it off. He or she must just be a little clumsy or accident-prone, right? But what does that really mean? And should you really dismiss it so easily? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817656/Your-accident-prone-child Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Jen Klein Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:44:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835871/7-signs-your-child-needs-help-in-school If your child is falling behind in school, you may be the last one to know about it. Your child might be too embarrassed or ashamed to ask for your help, but if you look for these seven signs that your child needs help in school, you can get your child the assistance he needs before it's too late. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/835871/7-signs-your-child-needs-help-in-school Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Molly Cerreta Smith Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804357/family-bonding-trying-something-new-together Last weekend, we took the kids to a climbing gym about an hour away. We'd seen the ads for the place and wanted to try it for at least a couple of years. I am so glad we finally made the time to do it. It was a great day of family bonding. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/804357/family-bonding-trying-something-new-together Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Jen Klein Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:19:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828089/4-ways-go-get-the-kids-to-school-on-time 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 for school can be a daily battle. Here are a few tips to help make mornings easier on everybody. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/828089/4-ways-go-get-the-kids-to-school-on-time Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Julie Ruditzky Loffredi Wed, 21 Sep 2011 06:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840525/how-to-find-a-music-teacher-for-your-child 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 school. How do you go about finding a music teacher for your child so she can really take off? If you’re not particularly musical, you may not know where to begin. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840525/how-to-find-a-music-teacher-for-your-child Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Jen Klein Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823129/how-to-explain-to-your-kids-why-parents-fight When kids witness their parents butting heads or engaging in a yelling match, they may be confused, scared or even worried that the family is headed for divorce. From explaining the difference between having a disagreement and an argument, to letting them know that it doesn't mean you don't love each other, here's how to explain to your kids why parents fight. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/823129/how-to-explain-to-your-kids-why-parents-fight Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Michelle Maffei Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822921/is-3-d-okay-for-your-kids Advances in technology are bringing 3-D into movie theaters, the home and even your kid's hand-held video game. But the technology is flawed. Experts say that one in four viewers experience motion sickness or other ill effects. And Nintendo has even said that their new 3-D hand-held video game system isn't okay for kids under age six. That said, is 3-D okay for anyone? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/822921/is-3-d-okay-for-your-kids Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Sarah W. Caron Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840521/how-to-help-your-child-choose-a-musical-instrument It’s the beginning of the school year and elementary schools across the country are introducing musical instrument instruction to students. The choices of instrument are overwhelming! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/840521/how-to-help-your-child-choose-a-musical-instrument Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Jen Klein Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817679/Is-your-child-over-scheduled 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, enrichment courses or lifestyle classes , there's never a shortage of extra-curriculars. While these activities help our kids become well-rounded, they can also create unmanageable schedules. What's the right balance between enriching your child and over-stressing him? Read on for more tips to determine the best way to keep your child interested but not over-scheduled. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817679/Is-your-child-over-scheduled Parenting Age by Age Tiernan McKay Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809795/keeping-your-babysitter-happy If you've found a good sitter that your kids like and who is dependable, you've got a good thing going. Sometimes finding the good sitter is the easy thing - it's keeping the sitter that can be a challenge. Especially when you are hoping to build a long-term relationship, a healthy base relationship is essential. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/809795/keeping-your-babysitter-happy Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Babysitters and Childcare Jen Klein Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838025/how-many-activities-should-my-child-have Here's a quick guide to activities for kids of all ages, including recommendations on what different age groups can handle. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838025/how-many-activities-should-my-child-have Parenting Family Fun Activities for Kids Sarah W. Caron Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838403/kids-help-with-the-cooking-sure Sometimes our lives get so busy that feeding our family can feel like a chore. After a long day, toiling in the kitchen seems like…not a treat. But you have to eat and so do your kids, so you do it. Wouldn’t it be nice if your kids could help you in the kitchen? A little bonding time could make that toil seem less like toil and more like fun. And you’ll be teaching your kids some terrific life skills. One day, you’ll even be able to call ahead and dinner will be waiting for you when you get home, thanks to your kitchen-confident kids! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838403/kids-help-with-the-cooking-sure Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Jen Klein Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:47:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821963/getting-your-sedentary-children-moving Sometimes resolutions for fitness in a new year aren’t just personal goals. Sometimes it’s a goal for your whole family. If your family has gotten into a sit-in-front-of-screen-and-not-being-active rut, there’s no time like the new year to do something about it. You can get even your most Wii-attached child exercising and making healthy choices in this new year. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821963/getting-your-sedentary-children-moving Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Jen Klein Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838581/helping-the-introverted-child-make-friends Being introverted can make it hard to develop friendships -- especially for children. But parents can help. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838581/helping-the-introverted-child-make-friends Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Sarah W. Caron Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838877/family-dinners-that-the-kids-can-make Get your kids involved in the family dinner rotation with these easy meals that kids can make with little or no help! http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838877/family-dinners-that-the-kids-can-make Parenting Family Fun Family Activities Sarah W. Caron Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838397/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-do-the-laundry You've heard it before: “Mom, I need my soccer socks clean today!” And it’s not laundry day. Or after a day of household chores, only the laundry is left and it seems like everyone else is relaxing while you are running up and down the basement stairs. Or you’re running late from work and you call to ask you kid to throw a load of laundry in the washer in advance of weekend guests and he claims not to know how to do it. Guess what? Kids can do laundry, too. So let them! And teach them. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/838397/how-to-teach-your-kids-to-do-the-laundry Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Jen Klein Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:56:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836127/teaching-your-kids-not-to-be-sore-losers You probably can hear your own mother saying it now, just like you say it to your kids, “Don’t be a sore loser.” Whether it’s a soccer game or a board game, it can be hard to lose. Not only does it feel so good to win, but losing can feel so deeply personal. Even when it’s not. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/836127/teaching-your-kids-not-to-be-sore-losers Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Jen Klein Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:13:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837495/bring-back-the-jungle-gyms A new study says that the move toward safer play equipment for kids could be stunting their emotional growth. What do parents think? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/837495/bring-back-the-jungle-gyms Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Sarah W. Caron Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/6257/mustdo-rules-for-back-to-school Some parents wait to the last minute to get everything in order for the new school year, but it doesn't have to be that way! Here are a few tips to quash back-to-school stress -- before it gets the best of you. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/6257/mustdo-rules-for-back-to-school Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Children's School & Education Jodie Lynn Tue, 02 Aug 2011 05:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834503/online-arcade-games-for-kids Summer screen time doesn't have to mean buying the latest game console or heading to the arcade and spending a lot of money. From the comfort of your computer, you and your youngsters can find safe, free online games for kids that won't cost you a dime. From classic arcade games to games featuring your child's favorite characters, check out these 12 sources for online arcade games for kids. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/834503/online-arcade-games-for-kids Parenting Age by Age Michelle Maffei Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816496/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-practically-1 You've got the school supplies, you've been carefully talking up the start of school and acknowledging the mixed emotions that come with transitions, so you're all set for school, right? Close...but not quite. There are a few more things you need to do to be ready for the start of school. To make the transition really smooth, you probably need to adjust some things in your daily schedule, too. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816496/getting-ready-for-back-to-school-practically-1 Parenting Age by Age School Age Kids Jen Klein