age 8

  1. Child Development & Health

    Parents’ guide to praising your child

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 15, 2010
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    When it comes to kids, positive reinforcement goes a long way. But is there such a thing as too much praise? Before you risk not...
  2. Tweens, Teens & College

    The kids’ home alone debate: What’s the right age?

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 29, 2010
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    What is the right age for kids to be home alone? We spoke with experts and moms to get the scoop on how they determine when kids can...
  3. Parenting Tips & Advice

    15 Back to school tips for moms 

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jul 18, 2010
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    The long, lazy days of summer are getting shorter, and summer vacations are concluding as suitcases filled with summer memories are...
  4. School Age Kids

    Bringing up Beckham: Raising athletic kids

    By Vicki Salemi on Jun 26, 2010
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    Look out, Tiger Woods. Move over, Maria Sharapova. There's a new golfer, tennis pro, soccer player (insert hot sport here) in the...
  5. Family Activities

    Live Easter pets: Buying bunnies or chicks for kids

    By Jen Klein on Mar 30, 2010
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    They are so cute, aren't they? Baby bunnies and chicks are fluffy and soft and can elicit an "Aww!" from even the most hardened...
  6. School Age Kids

    Teaching kids about computer viruses

    By Abbi Perets on Nov 4, 2009
    Most parents spend a lot of time worrying about protecting kids from online predators. But what about protecting the family computer...