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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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Playing Favorites: Why It's Okay to Treat Your Kids Differently
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Playing Favorites: Why It's Okay to Treat Your Kids Differently
Experts say it's not only fair for parents to treat each child differently, it's a good idea. Practical parenting tips on dealing with sibling rivalry.
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Scrapbooking 101
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Scrapbooking 101
Scrapbooking is fun, and it's a creative way to preserve precious memories. Here's how to dive into this wonderful family activity.
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Is Sibling Rivalry Driving You Crazy?
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Is Sibling Rivalry Driving You Crazy?
If you have more than one child, you probably know that sibling rivalry goes with the territory. Here's some advice on limiting the "compare" factor.
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Single Parenthood: Finding Quality Time With Your Child
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Single Parenthood: Finding Quality Time With Your Child
You probably knew single parenthood wouldn't be easy, but you didn't expect life to feel so out of control. Practical tips on dealing with the ups and downs.
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The Brown Bag Never Looked So Good: Sprucing Up Your Child's Lunch
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The Brown Bag Never Looked So Good: Sprucing Up Your Child's Lunch
Bored packing the same PB&J sandwich in your child's lunch? Your child is probably bored with eating it, too. Here's how to add some zazz to the brown bag.
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What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has a Learning Disability
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What to Do if You Suspect Your Child Has a Learning Disability
It isn't anything specific, just a hunch that something is wrong. Does your child have a learning disability? Here's what parents can do.
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What It Means to Be a Visual Learner
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What It Means to Be a Visual Learner
Is your child artistic, great with faces (but not names); does she have a strong sense of color? She may be a visual learner.
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Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Language of Special Education
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Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Language of Special Education
The world of special education seems to come with its own unique language. Practical parenting tips on how to navigate the maze of special needs education.
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A Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling
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A Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling
Over a million families homeschool every year in the United States alone. Practical parenting tips on what to do if you're considering joining their ranks.
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Tips for Stocking Your Car in Case of Emergency
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Tips for Stocking Your Car in Case of Emergency
If something bad were to happen and you got stuck in your car for hours or days, would you be ready? Practical parenting tips on how to keep your car safe.
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It's Math's Month!
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It's Math's Month!
There are things you can do to make math more fun. Here are three tips:
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Making Passover Fun
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Making Passover Fun
A holiday for children that involves a three-hour dinner, served only after a long history lesson? Practical parenting tips on making Passover fun!
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When Your Kid Wants to Quit the Team
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When Your Kid Wants to Quit the Team
Sports can be a way for kids to test their limits and learn patience and teamwork. But what can parents do when their child wants to quit the team?
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Don't Get Burned!
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Don't Get Burned!
The bulk of skin damage happens in childhood. Here's what parents need to know about sunscreen and keeping their child safe in the sunshine.
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Parents Helping Parents
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Parents Helping Parents
Research shows that when parents help out and join in school events, their kids actually do better in school. How to build community at your child's school.
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The Reading Wars
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The Reading Wars
What are the Reading Wars? What the experts have to say on the issue of whether there is one best way for kids to learn to read.
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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm
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The Early Reader Isn't Always the Bookworm
Kids are not always ready to read by age five, and pushing them can have negative effects. Why parents should respect their child's natural reading pace.
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What Teachers Really Want From Parents
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What Teachers Really Want From Parents
What teachers really wish for is simple. Here are five easy ways to help them out without breaking the bank or producing weekly batches of 20+ cupcakes.
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Celebrate Mother Earth
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Celebrate Mother Earth
When someone picks up a piece of litter, walks instead of drives, recycles a tin can, or plants a tree, they make the planet a cooler, cleaner, and safer place for everyone.
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Growing Kids Who Care
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Growing Kids Who Care
Most parents want to raise kids who are empathetic. But it can be difficult to figure out how to do it. Parenting tips on raising kids who care.
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Bring in the Ox!
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Bring in the Ox!
It's Chinese New Year. And today, the ox is taking center stage. It's the Year of the Ox. Here's how your family can join the celebration.
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