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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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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs
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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs
If you care for a child who is disabled, it's likely you worry about your child's financial future. Here's how to ensure that your child's needs will be met:
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
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Teach Your Tween Creativity
Want to help your tween become a confident, creative, young man or woman? Give them a pen and paper!
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Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?
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Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?
Admission to college is getting more and more competitive. Good grades aren't always enough. Can bowling help your kid?
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Scientists Say Kids Need More Video Games
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Scientists Say Kids Need More Video Games
Video games provide more than fun, according to the FAS. They “can teach higher-order thinking skills such as strategic thinking, interpretive analysis, problem solving, plan formulation ..."
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Bullies in Cyberspace
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Bullies in Cyberspace
Bullying is a big problem, and now more than ever. With technological advances come new kinds of bullying. Here's what you need to know about "cyber bullies."
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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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Cyberdating Abuse: What Parents Need to Know
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Cyberdating Abuse: What Parents Need to Know
Breaking up has always been hard to do, and now, it's even harder. Advances in communications technology have led to "cyberstalking" among teens.
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Holiday Movies for Everyone
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Holiday Movies for Everyone
There's nothing like a family movie night to wrap up the holidays. Here's a list of holiday classics, both old and new.
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Family Volunteering: How to Find the Perfect Match
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Family Volunteering: How to Find the Perfect Match
Volunteering provides a wonderful way to give back to your community. It also gives your kids a personal perspective on some of society's larger issues, such as homelessness and the environment.
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
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Study Finds Youth Sports can be Fatal
A new study shows that the equipment kids wear when they play sports might not adequately protect them from harm.
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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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Get Your Kid a Passport... Pronto!
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Get Your Kid a Passport... Pronto!
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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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Internet Slang Parents Need to Know
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Internet Slang Parents Need to Know
Here is a guide to translating the "netspeak," or Internet slang, kids use. Some of these Internet acronyms are harmless, but some are huge red flags!
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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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Kids' Music That Won't Drive You Crazy
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Kids' Music That Won't Drive You Crazy
We've got four artists who give kids' music a good name. These CDs are road trip ready.
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Avoid the Crowds! Check Out These Lesser-Known National Parks
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Avoid the Crowds! Check Out These Lesser-Known National Parks
Why suffer through crowded trails and vistas, when you can visit a park that's virtually empty? We've got five national parks that are prime for exploration.
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
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Before Harry Potter: 3 Great Books Your Kids Don't Know Yet
Children's book guru Anita Silvey has spent over 35 years in the publishing industry. Here are 3 kids' classics she can't live without.
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Bug Juice, Baseball, and the Benefits of Sleepaway Camp
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Bug Juice, Baseball, and the Benefits of Sleepaway Camp
As far as I'm concerned, there are two types of people in this world: those who went to sleepaway camp, and those who didn't.
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The Bottom Line on Camp Costs
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The Bottom Line on Camp Costs
Want to send your child to camp, but not sure if you can afford it? You can reduce the cost by asking the right questions.
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
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Grooming Green Thumbs (and Green Eaters!)
If you're like most parents, getting your kids to eat their vegetables is a tall order. Here's a unique approach that just might get the job done.
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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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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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