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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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A Guide to Leveled Books

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A Guide to Leveled Books

What are "leveled readers" and how can they help your child? A brief introduction into the world of these special educational tools.

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Twice Exceptional Children

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Twice Exceptional Children

Are they gifted or learning disabled? Maybe the answer is both.

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What Kind of Disciplinarian Are You?

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What Kind of Disciplinarian Are You?

While there is no one right method to deal with whining, back talk, or bad behavior, the approach you take can shape a child in subtle ways.

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How to Tame a Potty Mouth

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How to Tame a Potty Mouth

What to do when that verbose little one of yours shouts the "s-word" (or worse)? Parenting tips and tricks for dealing with a potty mouth.

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What Makes a Bully?

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What Makes a Bully?

Say the word "bully" and most people think of a thug. But what is the reality? Parents should be aware of the common myths surrounding bullying.

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5 Ways to Support an Emerging Reader

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5 Ways to Support an Emerging Reader

Find out what you really need to support your emerging reader.

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Learning Styles: Working With Strengths and Weaknesses

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Learning Styles: Working With Strengths and Weaknesses

Is your child primarily a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner? How to use your child's strengths to help them overcome their weaknesses.

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Teaching Tolerance

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Teaching Tolerance

Most experts agree that while children are curious about difference, they learn prejudice from others. Here are some parenting tips to help promote tolerance.

Kindergarten

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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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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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Everyday Strategies for Struggling Readers

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Everyday Strategies for Struggling Readers

Usually kids struggling with reading just need a little extra time. In the meantime, here some parenting tips that can help.

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Need a Family Vacation?

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Need a Family Vacation?

Are your family vacations in a rut? This year, why not try an arts vacation?

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How to Transform Your Picky Eater into a Food Fanatic

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How to Transform Your Picky Eater into a Food Fanatic

Here's how to turn your picky eater into a food connoisseur, and get some help in the kitchen while you're at it.

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Get Physical With Your Kids!

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Get Physical With Your Kids!

This is thought to be the first generation of children with a shorter lifespan than their parents. How do we turn this trend around?

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Testing 1,2,3: Evaluating a Child for Giftedness

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Testing 1,2,3: Evaluating a Child for Giftedness

With the overabundance of definitions, criteria, assessments and theories on what a gifted child is, how can a parent go about getting a proper assessment?

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Is Your Child Ready to Study Abroad?

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Is Your Child Ready to Study Abroad?

It's one thing to let your teenager sleep at a friend's house, another to let them travel halfway across the world. Is your child ready to study abroad?

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The Benefits of Team Sports

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The Benefits of Team Sports

Giving kids an excuse to exercise is reason enough to consider enrolling them in team sports. But there are other benefits: social, emotional, and physical.

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