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Do you remember your very first friends? Even if you haven't talked to them in years, odds are good they played an important role in your life. In this Parent Coach video on First Friendships, Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina explains how early friendships affect kids.

Added: 2009-11-03

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Children's First Friendships

SpongeBob's Boating Bash Preview

We're giving away the new SpongeBob's Boating Bash game for Wii. It's rated E for everyone, with mild cartoon violence, and seems like a boatload of fun. If you want to enter to win it, swim on over to the Metro Parent Magazine Facebook page and tell us you "want it."
Added: 2010-03-10

The Importance of Play

Today's kids are so bombarded with appointments that in the past 20 years unstructured playtime has declined by 50 percent. Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina talks about the number of ways just running around and having fun helps a kid mind, body and soul.
Added: 2009-11-03

Preventing Dog Bites

Dogs can be wonderful addition to the family, and they're often enticing to kids. But not all dogs are man or child's best friend. Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina offers tips for preventing your child from getting bitten by a dog.
Added: 2009-11-03

Summer Water Safety

Spending time at the lake or pool during the summer is fun, but it also means being mindful about safety. Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina offers tips for keeping kids safe in and near the water.
Added: 2009-11-03

Car Care Tips for Teens

Teens have to study the rules of the road before getting behind the wheel, but drivers' tests don't cover how to keep cars running smoothly. Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina offers tips to teach teens responsible car maintenance and care.
Added: 2009-11-03

When A Child Is Missing

It's a parent's worst nightmare. One minute your child is riding her bike outside and the next minute, she's gone. Metro Parent Publisher and Certified Parent Coach Alyssa Martina shares tips for protecting your kids and offers advice on what to do if the unthinkable happens.
Added: 2009-11-03