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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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What Makes a High School Successful?
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What Makes a High School Successful?
How can we make sure that high school is giving kids the educational resources for college, and for life?
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The College Savings Cheat Sheet
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The College Savings Cheat Sheet
It's never too late to start saving for college, but it's never too early either. Here are six tips to get you started.
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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School
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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School
Studies show that one out of four high school students leaves before graduating. Here are some tips for keeping kids in school:
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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs
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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs
If you care for a child who is disabled, it's likely you worry about your child's financial future. Here's how to ensure that your child's needs will be met:
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
Want to help your tween become a confident, creative, young man or woman? Give them a pen and paper!
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans
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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans
Helping your children get into college is no picnic. But with tuition outpacing inflation, paying for your child's education can be an even bigger headache.
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Montessori Turns 100!
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Montessori Turns 100!
According to Maria Montessori, young children, left to their own devices, will choose activities to enrich their minds.
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Teenage Smoking not Declining as Fast as Usual
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Teenage Smoking not Declining as Fast as Usual
Twenty-three percent of American high school students smoke and 8 percent of middle school students. So what's a parent to do?
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
A new initiative is aiming to get girls engaged, giving them the opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed.
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Cheap Jewelry May be Hazardous for Kids
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Cheap Jewelry May be Hazardous for Kids
A new study shows that many inexpensive jewelry items such as charm bracelets, key chains, and necklaces may be dangerous for kids.
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A Friendship Clinic for Kids with ADHD
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A Friendship Clinic for Kids with ADHD
Many ADHD researchers focus on the disorder's possible causes. But one researcher is trying to help children with ADHD become better at making friends.
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Are Schools Safe?
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Are Schools Safe?
School should be a safe haven, free of crime and violence. But parents who think of school as a place where a child's biggest problem might be someone stealing his lunch have some catching up to do.
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Holiday Movies for Everyone
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Holiday Movies for Everyone
There's nothing like a family movie night to wrap up the holidays. Here's a list of holiday classics, both old and new.
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Arm Yourself for Family Travel!
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Arm Yourself for Family Travel!
Taking a holiday trip with kids requires a huge amount of stamina and strength. But most of all, it requires seeing the trip through children's eyes.
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Are Their Ears Ringing?
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Are Their Ears Ringing?
Have you ever wondered how much damage is being done to your child's ears by listening to music through headphones? Doctors are seeing an increase in noise-induced hearing loss.
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Three Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
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Three Healthy Hanukkah Recipes
Hanukkah's Coming! With little extra effort, you can stick to your nutritional guns and eat your latkes, too.
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Holiday Gifts for Teachers
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Holiday Gifts for Teachers
What's the best way to thank teachers this holiday season? Here's some advice from The National Education Association.
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Family Volunteering: How to Find the Perfect Match
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Family Volunteering: How to Find the Perfect Match
Volunteering provides a wonderful way to give back to your community. It also gives your kids a personal perspective on some of society's larger issues, such as homelessness and the environment.
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Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
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Private vs. Public: The Great Debate
Parents have more choices in schools now than ever. But there's not as big a difference between public and private school performance as many believe – at least when it comes to reading and mat
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Educate Yourself About Food Labeling
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Educate Yourself About Food Labeling
Consumers can easily be confused or misled by supposedly healthy labeling. So what do those labels really mean, and can you trust them?
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
A new study shows that the equipment kids wear when they play sports might not adequately protect them from harm.
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