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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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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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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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The Case for Physical Education

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The Case for Physical Education

Experts say keeping physical education in schools can improve cognitive abilities and overall mental and physical health.

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When Your Teen Wants Plastic Surgery

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When Your Teen Wants Plastic Surgery

More teens are turning to plastic surgery to "fix" the flaws that bother them. Here's parenting advice for discussing risks and uncovering underlying issues.

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Making the Blended Family Work

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Making the Blended Family Work

Here are some steps you can take to smooth the way towards creating a blended family.

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School Counseling Demystified

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School Counseling Demystified

School counselors can be a wonderful resource for parents. Here's a guide to getting the most out of their services.

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One Laptop Per Child ... Including Yours

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One Laptop Per Child ... Including Yours

One Laptop per Child provides durable laptops to students in developing nations, and with its "Give One Get One" campaign, you can donate one and keep another.

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International Assessment: What's the PISA All About?

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International Assessment: What's the PISA All About?

Find out the results to the latest PISA, which tests student competence in reading, science, and math around the world. See how the U.S. ranks internationally.

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Is Standardized Testing Failing Our Kids?

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Is Standardized Testing Failing Our Kids?

The debate over "standardized testing" masks a larger question: just how do we define what it means to learn something, and how can we test for it?

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So You've Decided to Homeschool ... What Now?

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So You've Decided to Homeschool ... What Now?

So, you've decided to homeschool your child. You feel liberated; the possibilities are endless. Then panic sets in. What do you do now?

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Is Plastic Dangerous?

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Is Plastic Dangerous?

As questions of toy safety plague parents, concerns over the health risks of plastic may change parents' attitudes towards their children's plastic playthings.

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College Admissions: Between Applications and Acceptances

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College Admissions: Between Applications and Acceptances

Here are some parenting tips for handling those knucklebiting months.

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Dealing with Divorce: What Parents Need to Know

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Dealing with Divorce: What Parents Need to Know

Here are some tips for helping your kids through divorce.

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How to Start Thinking about College ... in Middle School!

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How to Start Thinking about College ... in Middle School!

Believe it or not, middle school lays important foundations for higher education. Here's what you can do now to pave the way for future success.

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Learn Like an Egyptian

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Learn Like an Egyptian

One way to create a bridge to the past is to recreate some of the sights, sounds and tastes Egyptian kids might have experienced all those years ago.

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Plan a Pirate Party

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Plan a Pirate Party

Planning a pirate party for your kid's birthday? From invitations in a bottle, to homemade telescopes, grub, and plenty of treasure, here are great party ideas.

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When Your Child Refuses to Go to School

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When Your Child Refuses to Go to School

Every day, all across the nation, as many as 1 in 4 children refuse to go to school. But where's the line between what's normal and what's not?

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Experience History at these Civil Rights Landmarks

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Experience History at these Civil Rights Landmarks

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day marks the perfect opportunity to explore the history and context of the Civil Rights Movement. Here are some notable landmarks:

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Is Spell Check Creating a Generation of Dummies?

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Is Spell Check Creating a Generation of Dummies?

Studies show spelling and grammar checkers are often used as a crutch. Make sure your child knows how to use this popular function responsibly.

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Make Your Child a Punctuation Princess

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Make Your Child a Punctuation Princess

Toss that text book. Here are four great ways to turn your child into a punctuation stickler.

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Middle School Science in the Kitchen

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Middle School Science in the Kitchen

Why limit science to the classroom? Roll up your sleeves and get cookin'!

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Legislators Fail to Put Schools on a Diet

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Legislators Fail to Put Schools on a Diet

Recent attempts to bring school nutrition policies into the 21st century fail despite rising obesity rates.

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Unplug Your Child!

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Unplug Your Child!

Today's tweens are more accustomed to the drone of electronics than to the buzz of the great outdoors. Here are some ideas to regulate their exposure.

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