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1). "Clean Your Plate" Is Not Always The Way To Go For Healthy Kids By : Adam Johnes
According to obesity researchers, the United States obesity rate has more than doubled for preschoolers and adolescents-and more than tripled for ages 6 to 11-over the past 30 years. Obese children are at greater risk for health problems such as diabetes and heart disease, and often carry these problems into adulthood. So, how do parents help children,.
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2). "Parenting Tip: 7 Ways to Complement Computer Games and Unleash Your Child’s Creative Genius” By : Paul Arinaga
Copyright 2006 Paul Arinaga Even though we may enjoy playing them ourselves, many parents worry about the impact of computer games on their child’s development. We fear that letting our kids play computer games for more than an hour or so per day will turn them into anti-social, obese couch potatoes. It would be better to have our children read or to read child stories to them, we think.
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3). "Please Stop Whining!" By : Adam Johnes
Ask parents how they handle whining and you're likely to get a variety of suggestions-along with a confession that they hate whining. Many call it the single most irritating childhood behavior. Parents agree there are many ways to deal with whining. Some say: "Stop whining and then we'll discuss it." Others believe that whining is all about your child needing your attention, so attention is what he should get.
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4). "Safety First" Tips For Water Fun By : Adam Johnes
There may be few better ways to spend a hot day than at the beach, lake, water park or swimming pool but amid all the fun and games it is important to put safety first. Learning to swim and be safe in and around the water are important survival skills. Accidents only take a few seconds to occur, but they can often be prevented by ensuring your loved ones follow simple water safety guidelines.
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5). $300 Writing Prize Focuses Kids On Gender Equity By : Silvester Thompson
Harry Potter would be eligible for entry into a contest sponsored by up-and-coming young adult novelist R.J. Nimmo - on one condition. "He would need some magic spell or potion to change himself from a 'Harry' to a 'Harriet,'" joked Nimmo, who is an expert on entertainment for children and young adults. "Describing how the famous boy wizard would behave as a witch would be enjoyable for author and reader alike," Nimmo said.
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6). 'No Child Left Behind': What it Means for Parents By : Roy Garcia
The No Child Left Behind Act is a landmark education reform law that is already improving academic performance across the land. One of its chief aims is to close the troubling achievement gap that separates many disadvantaged, disabled and minority students from their peers. To do this, it measures student performance and focuses extra resources and attention on those most in danger of falling behind.
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7). ,,,And a Little Child Shall Lead Us By : Carolyn Wilson-Elliott
You may have seen a television commercial in the U.S. that ran earlier this year. The ad was for a snack bar and showed a number of small children telling family secrets like, "My dad sleeps on the couch," "My mom cut up her credit cards." The ad suggested parents could avoid these embarrassing moments by giving their kids something to eat, apparently oblivious to the fact that kids are virtuosos when it comes to eating and talking at the same time.
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8). -Child Safety-Does Your Dog Have More Identification Than Your Child? By : Scott Irwin
When you consider the fact that, as adults, we would never consider leaving the house without our id. We spend thousands on home and car alarms, we are even protecting our family pets with microchips; however, our most cherished possessions, our children, leave home without any identification.
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9). 10 Great Baby Naming Tips Your Baby Wants You To Know By : Neil Street
Imagine. Your baby, now 4 years old, has just completed her first day at kindergarten. You’re waiting anxiously for the return of the school bus, praying that she enjoyed her first day at school, that everything went well, that she’ll be OK. She gets off the bus. You rush forward to hug her. And she’s in tears. Through her sobbing, barely able to understand what she’s saying, you desperately try to find out the cause of her meltdown.
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10). 10 Great Ideas For A Baby’s First Birthday By : Roy Dietelzieg
A baby’s first birthday is a memorable event filled with fun and joy for family and friends. The growth and development of a young child takes place too fast, so take special thought and planning for such a major event to make it memorable for years to come. Here are ten tips for your baby’s first birthday party to make the event a fun time for everyone and help your family cherish the event for many years: •Plan The Big Day – Plan the event at a time that is best for your child to avoid missing nap time as it leads to a fussy child.
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11). 10 Things to do Before Choosing a Boarding School for a Troubled Teen By : Eric Morgan
1) Ask about their success rates. A quality program should have a systematic way of measuring success and should be able to provide information to interested parents about that success. If a school is reluctant about telling you their success rates or can only provide anecdotal evidence of program effectiveness, this is a fairly good indicator that the results aren’t too impressive.
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12). 10 Things You Should Know About Charter Schools By : Stacey Moore
The number of charter schools continues to grow. Today, more than a million children attend over 3,600 charter schools in 40 states and the District of Columbia. While such schools can serve a real need in the community, many people are still unsure what a charter school really is. Here are the facts: 1. Charter schools are independent public schools that are open to all students, regardless of income, gender, race or religion.
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13). 10 Ways To Protect Children From Internet Dangers By : Stacey Moore
The Internet can be a wonderful research tool and an educational resource for school-age children. However, there are many Web sites that kids should be prohibited from visiting and certain activities they should avoid. Following are 10 tips, developed by experts, to help keep children safe online. 1. Remove computers from your children's bedrooms or any other places where the Internet can be accessed in private.
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14). 100 Top Baby Names By : Suzanne Doyle-Ingram
Whether you are looking for a popular baby name or an innovative, unique name for your baby, it is important to examine the top 100 baby names to make sure the one you want is on the list (or not!).
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15). 13 Commandments For Parents By : Ken Charnley
In a child’s education an important factor is the parents’ expertise for this “job”. No one is born holding all the knowledge, but we can learn and understand some things from books or advice from qualified persons. Amongst the commandments a parent should strictly follow are the following:
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16). 3 Key Challenges To Reduce Homework Time and Stress - What Parents Can Do By : Mira and Mark Halpert
Parents have asked us why homework takes their child 2, 3 and even 4 times longer than their peers and what they can do about it. This article defines the 3 key issues and what parents can do about it. Student’s key issues often include: 1- Attention is a major problem, both in class and while doing homework 2- They often have one or more vision issues.
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17). 3 Reasons Mom Should Have A Hobby By : Carrie Lauth
Moms these days are so very busy, but we're more stressed than ever before and in need of lifestyle choices that help us be happier. Pursuing a hobby may be just the ticket. Here are a few reasons why a hobby is a great idea, even for a busy Mom. Having a hobby relieves stress and tension Spending time with a hobby replaces negative thoughts and replaces them with positive thoughts and feelings.
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18). 3 Reasons Why Your Child Needs Strong Memory Skills By : Jim Sarris
Being able to memorize is one of the best tools a child can have in their educational toolkit. The author gives parents three reasons why they need to help them develop strong memory skills.
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19). 3 Ways To Inspire A Love Of Reading In Your Children By : Nicole Dean
If your child is showing little interest in reading, there is hope. Sometimes moms and dads have to get sneaky, but you can still turn your child into a reader, even if he is reluctant about it. 1. The Early Bedtime trick. One of my favorite ways to get my kids to read is something they hopefully will not figure out until they have kids of their own.
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20). 4 Baby Care Tidbits Every Parent Should Know! By : Melida Cohen
New parents face many problems and issues that they are expected to understand and deal with immediately. Unfortunately, newborns do not come with an instruction book so here are a few topics that you may need to know about. Bathing your baby: Until your baby’s umbilical cord falls off one to two weeks after their birth, only give her sponge baths.
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21). 4 Blocks to Building a Lifelong Relationship with Your Daughter By : Sandy Heinz
As with every generation, mothers and daughters share a special bond. Though one is not quite a woman and one, in many ways, is still no longer a girl – they each bear the qualities of each other. Little girls want to grow up fast, and dear sweet moms want to regain their youth. Mothers also know how important it is to be a good role model for their daughters.
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22). 5 Baby Shower Gifts That Mom Will Love By : Cynthia Marcano
With the pregnancy bug in the water system, you are bound to know someone who is having a baby, if you aren’t having one yourself. Pregnant women equal shopping time. Here are 5 gifts that any mother will most certainly be appreciative of. The baby shower gift ideas are great for those who are shopping or for mom’s to put on their gift registry. 1.
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23). 5 Must Ask Questions For Anyone Potty Training A Toddler By : Susanne Myers
If you are thinking about starting to potty train your toddler, there are a few questions you should ask yourself before you begin potty training. Being well prepared for this challenging transition from diapers to potty is one of the best things you can do to make this as easy as possible on your child. 1. Is My Child Ready? You want to start potty training at just the right time.
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24). 5 Parenting Tips To Help Your Child Get More Exercise By : Susan Carraretto
Was parenting easier forty years ago? As a mom in the new millennium, I dream about the idea of parenting in a world where streets are safe and parents can let their children run freely through the neighborhood, their bodies naturally challenged with the exercise of play. Instead today, before the slam of the car door fades and the backpack drops on the floor, the TV is switched on and the last few hours of daylight disappear in a haze of video games and over processed snack foods.
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25). 5 Simple & Inexpensive Baby Shower Gift Ideas. By : Art Hill
A baby shower is an exciting event for a new mom where she and the new baby are the center of attention. Even if you are not attending the baby shower (for example if you are a male family member or friend) it is still a good idea to pick up at least a small gift for the baby. The new mom may have made a list of some general things that the baby will need, and if she has a list like this, you can check it out.
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