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Archives for July 2008

A Special Mom & Daughters Morning

by Michele July 31st, 2008| Tweens

As a woman, I enjoy the occasional indulgence of a spa treatment. I have taken my 10 year old daughter for pedicures a couple times in her young life. She also has found these treatments to be delightful.


With a new 11 year old daughter in my life, I

Eliminate your Child’s Bad Breath

by Rosanne Lorraine July 29th, 2008| Elementary

Bad breath is nothing to be embarrassed about unless you don't do anything about it. Bad breath in children is a common condition; it is not necessarily a symptom of a serious health problem. Some of the most common causes of bad breath in young children include:


Improper brushing
Breathing through
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Another Table Game

by Bea July 24th, 2008| Elementary
To go along with TK's post (Breakfast and a Game with Kids), I've got another game you will love to play with your family while you sit and wait around at a restaurant. In fact, this game is fun to play at camp or with a group of kids. You'll
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The Green Hour

by Lisa Stauber July 22nd, 2008| Elementary

Children today spend a majority of their time in climate controlled environments. Their days are structured and scheduled, and they're lacking in time to daydream or catch their breath. They've lost touch with

Breakfast and a Game with Kids

by TK July 20th, 2008| Helpful Hints
As a father of four with two early stage companies, I do not get the opportunity to take a couple of the kids out for a meal often. But this humid Saturday morning in New Hampshire I was able to take one daughter and one son to breakfast at

Teach Financial Responsibility Early

by Rosanne Lorraine July 15th, 2008| Elementary

Letting your child learn the value of money while he or she is young can help him or her become a financially responsible adult in the future. The first thing you need to do is involve your child in simple money transactions. Explain the basics of financial transactions by

A Son’s First Trip to Taco Bell

by TK July 9th, 2008| Tweens
I know it may be hard to believe that in the U.S. in 2008 there are people who have never had Taco Bell, but my stepson, Jacob was one of those people. He is 12 years old and had never had the pleasure of soft tacos from the land

Firecracker Fun: Don’t Get Burned!

by Lisa Stauber July 8th, 2008| Infants/Toddlers


Fourth of July is a favorite family holiday. Relatives arrive from out of town to grill, eat, and gape at the fireworks. It's a pleasant interruption during the long, hot days of summer.


It's also a time when parents must be extra vigilant, especially if you choose

Internet Safety for Kids

by Rosanne Lorraine July 8th, 2008| Elementary

Social media has penetrated the lives of children, teens, and adults alike. These sites encourage interactivity, and it enables people to exchange personal details and information about themselves. It is now incredibly easy for children to share videos, pictures, and private messages to communicate with their "friends" in social

Water Country

by Bea July 1st, 2008| Elementary
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel almost every summer vacation, but I definitely remember the summers, such as this one, when I was home, but I always looked for something to do! I always found that the days I loved most were the days that my parents
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