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A Trading Card for Girls Only
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A Trading Card for Girls Only
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Tips for Parents to Reduce Teen Driver Crashes
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Tips for Parents to Reduce Teen Driver Crashes
It's not just speeding and irresponsible behavior that causes teen crashes, it's also inexperience and lack of practice. Here's how to help.
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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School
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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School
Studies show that one out of four high school students leaves before graduating. Here are some tips for keeping kids in school:
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
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7 Habits of Highly Successful Teens
The life of a teenager is full of tough issues and life-changing decisions. As a parent, you are responsible to help them learn to be successful.
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Introduce Your Girl to Engineering
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Introduce Your Girl to Engineering
Women make up 46% of the American workforce, but they account for only 24% of jobs in science, technology, and engineering. Why the disparity?
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Teenage Smoking not Declining as Fast as Usual
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Teenage Smoking not Declining as Fast as Usual
Twenty-three percent of American high school students smoke and 8 percent of middle school students. So what's a parent to do?
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
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Program Aims to Hook Girls on Science
A new initiative is aiming to get girls engaged, giving them the opportunities and encouragement they need to succeed.
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Groom Your Daughter for President
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Groom Your Daughter for President
Could your daughter be president? If you asked parents that question 50 years ago, they'd have said no. Not because they thought she wasn't up to the task, but because the likelihood of her getting elected was next to nil. A new study shows that might no longer be the case.
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Are Today's Girls Under Too Much Pressure?
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Are Today's Girls Under Too Much Pressure?
You can’t please all the people all the time, as the saying goes. But that’s just what today’s girls feel they’re being asked to do.
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1 out of 4 Teenagers Binge Drink
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1 out of 4 Teenagers Binge Drink
The official drinking age is 21, but a new study shows that almost half of high schoolers drink. Here's how parents can help their kids fight the temptation:
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Give the Gift of Languages
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Give the Gift of Languages
As adults, we often feel it's too difficult to learn a new language, but for kids, it's easy. Here's how to get bilingual in an increasingly global society.
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Can a 10-Year-Old Change the World?
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Can a 10-Year-Old Change the World?
Volunteering can make a positive impact in the world, and in your child. Here's how to help inspire kids to make a difference.
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When I Grow Up ...
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When I Grow Up ...
What does your little one dream of becoming? A cowboy? A ballerina? What do these "when I grow up" fantasies mean?
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Art Milestones: What's Typical at Each Stage of Life
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Art Milestones: What's Typical at Each Stage of Life
While every child develops artistically at his or her own pace, there are certain milestones typical on the journey. Here’s what parents can look for:
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Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?
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Does Your Child Need Speech Therapy?
It's estimated that 10 percent of all Americans have a speech problem. The good news is that young kids can be helped tremendously with a bit of intervention.
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Mind Your Manners! Table Manners 101
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Mind Your Manners! Table Manners 101
Dining etiquette isn't about showing off or following an arcane set of rules; it's about making mealtime more pleasant for everybody. How to teach manners.
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The 6 Most Important Decisions Your Teen Will Ever Make
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The 6 Most Important Decisions Your Teen Will Ever Make
The decisions your teen makes today will affect her life in years to come. Here are six key decisions you should discuss with your child.
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Growing Kids Who Care
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Growing Kids Who Care
Most parents want to raise kids who are empathetic. But it can be difficult to figure out how to do it. Parenting tips on raising kids who care.
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Living With Your Child's Imaginary Friend
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Living With Your Child's Imaginary Friend
Are you troubled by your child's omnipresent invisible companion? Rest assured, experts agree imaginary friends are a normal, healthy part of childhood.
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When the Love Bug Bites: Surviving Your Teen's First Romance
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When the Love Bug Bites: Surviving Your Teen's First Romance
Young love rarely lasts a semester, let alone a lifetime. But experts warn that when teen hearts are broken, kids can carry the hurt well into adulthood.
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What to Do When Your Child Lies
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What to Do When Your Child Lies
Fibbing, bending the truth, telling tall tales: in other words, lying. What to do when your child stops telling the truth.
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Martial Arts for the Younger Set
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Martial Arts for the Younger Set
The ancient practice of martial arts is no passing trend. And it can do wonders for children - not just physically, but mentally as well.
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Playing Favorites: Why It's Okay to Treat Your Kids Differently
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Playing Favorites: Why It's Okay to Treat Your Kids Differently
Experts say it's not only fair for parents to treat each child differently, it's a good idea. Practical parenting tips on dealing with sibling rivalry.
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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.
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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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