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Top 10 Swine Flu Vaccine Questions on Parents Minds
Parents of school-age children are understandably confused and concerned about the swine flu vaccine. Here, we address the top questions parents have about the swine flu vaccine to help them sort fact from fiction.
Tips for Halloween Safety
Halloween is a time to have fun, but remembering Halloween safety is important, too. Here are some important tips for Halloween safety to keep in mind while having Halloween fun.
Great Family Travel Games
Playing great travel games for families can be an excellent way to have fun with your kids and pass the time while you're on the road. Here are some terrific ideas for family travel games to try on your next trip.
Swine Flu Fact vs. Fears
If you've been feeling anxious about swine flu, it's understandable. Perpetual headlines about swine flu outbreaks and deaths have created a skewed impression that swine flu is poised to strike our children and families. But what are the facts behind the fears?
Best Ways Parents Can Prepare for Swine Flu
No matter how much we try to take steps to prevent swine flu and other contagious illnesses, interacting with others at school and at work means that the risks for contracting illnesses is real. That's why preparing for swine flu infection is a smart move in any cold and flu season.
Today’s Kindergarteners are Playing Less, Studying More
Kindergarteners today are facing increasing pressure to perform academically and achieve good scores on tests. At the same time, kindergarteners have less time to play. All this, say educators, can lead to increased stress in children, and may actually hamper development of important skills and growth in kindergarteners.
Teaching Your Child Good Personal Hygiene
Health and hygiene go hand in hand. Here are some great tips on how to teach children good personal hygiene habits.
What You Can Expect in: Kindergarten
Kindergarten curriculums today are less about play and more about academic achievement. Here's an overview of what you might expect from your child's kindergarten lesson plans this school year.
Choosing the Right New Kids Movies for Your Family Movie Nights
Choosing the right new kids movies and DVDs for your next family movie night can be easy if you know where to go. Learn how to research the new kids movies in theaters and new kids movies on DVD. Then, trust your own instincts about which new kids movies are right for your family.
Great Fitness Classes for Moms
Fitness classes that are great for moms include kickboxing classes and boot camp classes and martial arts classes such as krav maga. Check out your gym or fitness center for these fitness classes
7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage
What are some ways happy couples spice things up for a happy marriage? The list of best relationship-building happy marriage habits includes sending naughty texts and doing the chores.
Planning Girlfriend Getaways
Can't remember the last time you didn't have to worry about taking care of someone? That's a sign that you are overdue for a mom-cation or a girlfriend getaway. Here are some great ideas for getting away from responsibilities, bonding with your friends, ditching the guilt, and recharging your mom batteries.
Top Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Kids
Kids need sports injury prevention tips. Your grade-schooler can get a lot out of playing sports. But alongside the positives, such as fitness and self-confidence and self-discipline, your child could also be at risk for sports injury problems. What are the biggest pitfalls and how can you keep you child safe while he has fun?
Helping Your Child Make Friends
By kindergarten and grade-school, children are socializing more and are increasingly making friends on their own at school. But while you are no longer your child's sole social director, you can still help your grade-schooler learn how to form positive and rewarding relationships. Here's how.
Raising a Charitable Child
It can be easy to teach a child to be charitable. Children are naturally geared toward empathy and charity -- wonderful traits we parents can nurture as we teach our grade-schoolers how to help those in need.
Teaching Kids about Race and Cultural Diversity
When it comes to racial and cultural diversity, children are naturally geared toward respecting and appreciating differences. Here are some great ways parents can nurture those instincts as they teach their kids about race and cultural diversity.
Raising an Eager Reader
If your early grade-schooler hasn't caught the reading bug yet, don't worry -- some kids learn to read later than others. Here's what you can do to foster a love of books, even in a reluctant reader.
How to Set Up a Homework Area for Your Early Grade-Schooler
Homework is a routine part of the early grades and sometimes even kindergarten. Here are some great ideas for how you can set up a comfortable spot for your young child where he can relax and learn.
What You Can Expect in: 5th Grade
Your 5th grader is about to make the big leap into middle school. As 5th grade science, math, and other subjects become more challenging -- and your increasingly social 5th grader has more demands on her time -- she will need to learn how to balance and organize her time and responsibilities.
What You Can Expect in: 4th Grade
Fourth graders use the skills they've learned in previous grades to find out more about their world. Fourth grade math, reading, and other subjects will be tackled with reference books and internet searches. Learn what else you can expect from 4th grade.
What You Can Expect in: 1st Grade
Your first grader is becoming more sure of herself and her surroundings. Here's an overview of what you can expect as your child navigates her way through first grade.
What You Can Expect in: 2nd Grade
Second graders are seasoned pros when it comes to knowing how school works. Here is some of what you can expect to see in your child in the 2nd grade school year.
What You Can Expect in: 3rd Grade
Having mastered reading, writing and math, 3rd graders are on an adventure of discovery. Find out what you can expect from 3rd grade reading, math, science and other 3rd grade activities and subjects.
Child Development Guide to Your Growing Grade-Schooler
What can your school-age child do and when can he do it? Here's a general child development guideline of his physical milestones.
Is Your Child Stressed?
Your grade-school age child can face a lot of challenges at home and at school as she navigates new expectations and responsibilities. And if she has experienced any major changes at home, that can add to her stress. How can you spot the signs of anxiety in your child, and what can you do to help ease her stress?