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Sustainability Made Simple
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Sustainability Made Simple
Families are increasingly striving to lead a more natural, sustainable lifestyle. Want to take living green to the next level?
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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!
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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!
Celebrate the classically delicious combo of peanut butter and jelly by throwing a PB&J Party! With tons of nutty and fun ideas, your party is sure to be a hit!
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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!
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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!
Sorting and classifying objects helps children begin to notice how items are alike and different, and creates an awareness that is vital for math learning.
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A Parent's Guide to Twitter
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A Parent's Guide to Twitter
In the world of tweets, pokes, and chats, how can you make sure that your child is social networking savvy? Here's what parents should know about Twitter.
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Albums to Tame the Savage Beast
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Albums to Tame the Savage Beast
Has your child outgrown lullabies? Here are some fun kids' CDs to calm the tyke who doesn't want to hear anymore "Skidamarink!"
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Cultivate Your Kid's Independence
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Cultivate Your Kid's Independence
Independence starts at home -- in your own kitchen and your own backyard. Here's how to set up your house to encourage it.
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Experiment With Science at Home
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Experiment With Science at Home
It's easy to create science experiments at home, without any fancy equipment! Simple cups of water to ooey-gooey Oobleck -- these activites are fun for all!
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Are You Raising a Chicken?
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Are You Raising a Chicken?
如果你r child balks at zipping down a slide on his own, thinks ice is too slippery for skating, and bikes go too fast, you may worry that you've raised a scaredy-cat. Of course, we all want our kids to wear seat belts and helmets and to show some degree of caution. But we also want to raise children with the confidence to take risks safely, sensibly, and without tears.
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Teach Your Child to Make Peace
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Teach Your Child to Make Peace
Most childhood conflicts resolve themselves in a fairly short amount of time. Here are some parenting tips to help you help your child make peace.
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Don't Cover the Pictures!
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Don't Cover the Pictures!
Is your child "reading" by looking at the pictures for clues? Should parents be concerned this isn't "real" reading? Of course not!
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Even Preschoolers Sweat the Small Stuff
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Even Preschoolers Sweat the Small Stuff
Is your preschooler stressed? How to recognize the myriad pressures children experience and help your little one remain calm.
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Crazy for Dinosaurs? 13 Songs to Try Now
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Crazy for Dinosaurs? 13 Songs to Try Now
Is your kid crazy for dinosaurs? Is that driving you a little crazy? Here are some fun dino-themed tunes for kids (and parents) to enjoy.
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Argument or Bullying?
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Argument or Bullying?
Is your child being bullied or is there another side to his story? Practical parenting tips to help your child navigate conflict and avoid bullies.
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Keeping Struggling Readers Positive
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Keeping Struggling Readers Positive
Learning to read isn't exactly intuitive. It takes hard work. How to help your child with the bumps and hiccups along the way.
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Teaching Kids to Give Thanks
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Teaching Kids to Give Thanks
Even if you're content to whip off an email of appreciation for your own gifts, consider teaching your child the art of the thank-you card.
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Teaching Science While Smelling the Flowers
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Teaching Science While Smelling the Flowers
With just a few ordinary household items, you can make a creative flower bouquet together--and have a great time learning about plant biology in the process!
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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice
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Sugar and Spice: Why Rhyme Is So Nice
As kooky as some childhood rhymes are, they may actually have a serious role in child development. Here's how to use rhyme to help kids learn to read.
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Bright vs. Gifted: Is There a Difference?
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Bright vs. Gifted: Is There a Difference?
We've all seen those bumper stickers: My Child is an Honor Student at (fill in the blank) School. Okay, we get it. She's smart. But is she gifted?
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The First Day of School
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The First Day of School
The first day of kindergarten is a recipe for incredible anticipation mixed with a tummy full of butterflies. How to make the most of this special day.
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Making Words for Reading Readiness
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Making Words for Reading Readiness
如果你've got an emerging reader why not try a round of "Making Words?" This easy at-home activity will boost your child's skills in language arts.
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Pushing Your Shy Child
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Pushing Your Shy Child
Is your child shy? Could your pushing be causing him anxiety and to withdraw even more? Practical parenting tips on helping your shy child.
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Learning on the Go: Games for the Grocery Store
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Learning on the Go: Games for the Grocery Store
It's time to drag your kindergartener to the grocery store, and you can already hear him whining. Fear not! These ideas can make shopping educational and fun.
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5 Great Kids CDs You've Probably Never Heard
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5 Great Kids CDs You've Probably Never Heard
Looking for some new music? Really new music? Here are five self-distributed albums that are tremendous fun for the whole family.
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Goodbye Ritalin! Nonmedical Approaches to ADHD
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Goodbye Ritalin! Nonmedical Approaches to ADHD
There are almost always multiple ways to approach every health problem. And ADHD is no different.
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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style
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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style
What are "Multiple Intelligences?" An inside look into Dr. Howard Gardner's theories and what they could mean to your child.
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