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School Issues

10 Ways to Get Involved

Kim Kovelle -
Plenty of parents' attendance records could use a boost. Try these manageable suggestions on for size.
Health

Over-the-Counter Safety

Kim Kovelle -
What you should know about common drug store medications and how these pills and potions can affect your kids.
Health

Making Fitness Fun for Kids

Kim Kovelle -
Making exercise a blast is the key to keeping kids active, but how can it be done?
Uncategorized

Winning over Whining

Pauline M. Lupercio -
Yes, you can 'temper' your tykes' plaintive pleas and crabby cries.
Parenting

Cabin Fever Busters

Penny Warner -
Bored outta your minds? Try these 10 activities to shake up your stir-crazy kids.
School Issues

Hot for Teacher: When Kids Get a Crush on Their Teachers

Rebecca Thomas -
It's normal for a teenager to develop an innocent crush on a teacher. But how do you make sure the affection doesn't go too far?
School Issues

Managing School Paper Overload: Helping Your Student

Denise Yearian -
Graded school assignments, artwork, report cards and an array of other school documents pile up or get stashed. What should a parent do with it all?
Health

Lice Ain't Nice

Kristen J. Gough -
When your child comes home with a note from school reporting someone in the class has lice, don't panic. Just read this!
Uncategorized

Life Insurance for Kids?

Malcolm Denniss -
You think about covering your kids if something happened to you. But what about the event of a child's death?
Advice

Date Night on a Dime

Jessica Fisher -
In tight times, parents need a special evening together all the more. Here's how - cheap!
School Issues

TV as Teacher?

Katrina L. Cassel -
When used in a positive manner, television can be a great tool for teaching ideal behaviors and encouraging creativity.
Uncategorized

Family Meeting Regroup

Kristen J. Gough -
Ever had to be at three of your kids' events - at the same time? Is your planner a sea of scribbles? Could be time for a face-to-face.
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