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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.
Preschool
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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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Get Thee to a Theater: Tips for Seeing Live Shakespeare
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Get Thee to a Theater: Tips for Seeing Live Shakespeare
Live theater, especially, Shakespeare is good the brain. Here are some tips to watching live Shakespeare with your family
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Ten Terrific Shakespeare Festivals
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Ten Terrific Shakespeare Festivals
There are Shakespeare festivals in almost every state of the union, but here are some of our favorites:
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Learn About China's Famous Landmarks...Just In Time For The Olympics
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Learn About China's Famous Landmarks...Just In Time For The Olympics
Don't just veg in front of the TV, make watching the Olympics a fun learning experience this year!
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Unique Gear for the New School Year
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Unique Gear for the New School Year
We've done the Back to School shopping so you don't have to! Here's the best gear...whether your kid's heading off to kindergarten, or heading off to college.
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Healthy School Lunches: Sneaky Treats That Seem Sinful
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Healthy School Lunches: Sneaky Treats That Seem Sinful
Want to pack a healthy lunch? Help your kid resist temptation, with smart snacks and a few sinful stand-ins that only SEEM like junk food. Guilt-free lunch!
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Backwards Letters: Could It Be Dyslexia?
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Backwards Letters: Could It Be Dyslexia?
When kindergarteners and first graders reverse letters, are they just hitting a bump, or should you worry about dyslexia? Here's info on dyslexia warning signs.
Kindergarten
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Fuel for Thought: How the Cost of Gas is Affecting Schools
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Fuel for Thought: How the Cost of Gas is Affecting Schools
Cash-strapped school districts setting budgets for the upcoming year are eyeing the pumps, from cutting field trips to going to a four-day week.
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Get Back-to-School Supply Savvy
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Get Back-to-School Supply Savvy
Ready to shop for school supplies, but not sure where to begin? Use our school supply list to jog your memory as you troll the aisles for back-to-school.
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Support School Success by Building a Dream Team
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Support School Success by Building a Dream Team
School-age children spend the majority of their waking hours in the care of someone other than their parents. Do you know who's on your team this year?
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Power Breakfasts: Ideas to Start the Day Strong!
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Power Breakfasts: Ideas to Start the Day Strong!
Here's a list of power breakfasts you can put together for your kids in just minutes.
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Too Much Information? What to Tell Your Child's Teacher
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Too Much Information? What to Tell Your Child's Teacher
What should, and shouldn't, you share with your child's teacher about his health, family, and behavioral issues? Here's a guide:
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10 Reading Readiness Skills for Kindergarten Kids
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10 Reading Readiness Skills for Kindergarten Kids
Is your child ready for kindergarten reading? Here are the 10 skills he needs in order to succeed.
Kindergarten
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Helping Good Students Do Better on the SAT
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Helping Good Students Do Better on the SAT
How can you help your teen avoid choking on the day of the SAT test? Here are some expert stressbusters to ease test anxiety and help your teen succeed.
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What You Didn't Know About the Ancient Olympics
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What You Didn't Know About the Ancient Olympics
The modern Olympics are widely enjoyed today, but how much can you tell your child about the history of the Ancient Olympics? Here's a cheat sheet!
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The Olympic Athlete: A Gold-Medal Writing Project
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The Olympic Athlete: A Gold-Medal Writing Project
The Olympic Games are a great opportunity for your child to practice her writing and research skills.
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Writing: What It Looks Like in the Beginning
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Writing: What It Looks Like in the Beginning
Here are the steps that emerging writers go through as they make their journey towards becoming fluent writers.
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Separation Anxiety: How to Handle First Day Fears
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Separation Anxiety: How to Handle First Day Fears
Here are some tips to help your kindergartener deal with separation anxiety during the first days of school.
Kindergarten
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The Best Board Games for Every Age
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The Best Board Games for Every Age
Want to get your child playing, laughing and learning? Here are our top picks for best board games for preschool, grade school, middle school, and high school.
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A Guide to Getting Involved At Your Child's School
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A Guide to Getting Involved At Your Child's School
How do you make your involvement in your child's education count? Here's a guide to things you can do at home and at school.
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Reading: What Happens in Kindergarten?
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Reading: What Happens in Kindergarten?
Here's a handy guide to help you know where your child should be with reading skills at the beginning of the kindergarten year, as well as at the end.
Kindergarten
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Talking Over Your Child's Report Card
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Talking Over Your Child's Report Card
Parents seem obligated to use the report card moment as a pep talk. But experts aren't sure this is the right way to go.
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