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Long Car Rides

by Sam P. July 4th, 2012| Teen Perspective
In a large family, flying places gets quite expensive, and quickly too.  Because of that, my family tends to drive everywhere.  Sure, always driving is boring and slow, not to mention cramped.  But almost always it is much more financially intelligent, especially with six people in our family, because

Tweens and Cooking

by T Akery July 3rd, 2012| Tweens
Cooking is a life skill that will serve tweens well into adulthood. While this doesn't necessarily mean that they will eat better, it will be easier for them to make the adjustments to a healthier lifestyle if they understand the basics of the kitchen. There is no better instructional

Predicament:Too Old for Tantrums?

by Editorial Team July 2nd, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My five-year-old is still having occasional tantrums, and I'm worried about kindergarten in the fall. But I don't want to go to a doctor if this is just normal behavior -- is it?

 

Three Things Preschoolers Crave

by Lori Sciame June 28th, 2012| Preschool
The stages of your child's life each present themselves as a gift.  A newborn, helpless in every way, requires complete care from parents.  Once your son or daughter becomes a preschooler, he or she can do many things on his own, from eating to getting dressed to brushing teeth;
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Swimming Lessons for Toddlers

by T Akery June 27th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Swimming is a vital skill that can potentially keep toddlers out of trouble when they are near water. Even if you don’t have a pool nearby, these skills can come in handy later in life. Learning how to swim is also a great summer project that you can do

Siblings as Babysitters

by Lori Sciame June 26th, 2012| Elementary
Older brothers and sisters serve as built-in role models for elementary age children.  This can either have negative or positive effects, depending on what the older child is teaching the younger child while you and your spouse are at work. Since it's summer, and many parents depend on an

Avoiding Seasonal Injuries

by Lori Sciame June 22nd, 2012| Elementary
Don't end up in the emergency room this summer with your elementary age child.  To avoid unintentional injuries, be wary of falls, fireworks, and even the sun.  No one wants to think that an injury will happen, yet if you purposely work to avoid such instances, your summer will

Homeschooling Your Preschooler

by T Akery June 20th, 2012| Preschool
If you decide to take the homeschool route for your preschooler, there is a bunch of information that you should know. Homeschooling can be great for some kids, but for other kids it may not be the right choice. But it is a decision that should not be taken

Predicament: Facebook Forever?

by Jane Wangersky June 18th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
My twelve-year-old gave a fake birth date and opened a Facebook account. Of course I want him to close it down, but I'm afraid if he admits he lied he'll never be able to open one when he's old enough. How do I shut him down for the short

Solution: Getting Kids Outdoors

by Playroom Supervisors June 15th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
Last time's question:

How do I get my kids to play outdoors? I think the inside of our house is too much fun! Even while they're not allowed to play video games or watch TV, they don't want to go outdoors — they say it's boring.

S.O., playroom supervisor and early

Computer Time with Toddlers

by T Akery June 12th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
Computer time with toddlers can be a lot of fun. Even though toddlers typically have a short attention span, most computer games you find for the age group are short and simple. The idea with most of these games is to get your toddler used to manipulating the mouse.

Helping Tweens with Math

by T Akery June 8th, 2012| Tweens
Tweens are at a school level where math goes beyond the scope of what parents remember. Fractions, word problems, and the dreaded subject of algebra make the task of helping a lot harder. Parents can help overcome these math problems with these tips.

Remember that solving math problems is a
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