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12/21/97 - Gut Check Time - Slow Down and Enjoy the Moment
Don't panic. Write it down, pare it down, and relax.

12/13/97 - The Emotionally Healthy Family at Christmas
Focus on what's really important this holiday season.

12/07/97 - Teach Your Child About Different Cultures This Holiday Season
". . .on earth peace, good will to men." Teach your children peace through understanding.

11/29/97 - Planning Your Child's Christmas Party
Find easy and fun ideas for party food, games, decorations, and projects.

11/15/97 - Help Your Family Have a Peaceful Holiday Season
A special joint feature on coping with family conflict during the holidays.

11/08/97 - Are You a Beanie Parent?
I confess. I love Beanie Babies. Come on in and join the fun.

11/01/97 - Parenting Experts on the Web Update
An updated resource list for your parenting questions.

10/25/97 - The Magic of Reading
Magical and inspiring books to read to your child.

10/18/97 - Making Magic for Our Children
Inspiration and ideas to nurture your child's creativity and imagination.

10/11/97 - I Still Believe in Fairy Tales
How do YOU keep magic and imagination in your child's life?

10/04/97 - Planning Your Child's Halloween Party
Whether for school or home, you will find many creative and easy party ideas on the Web.

09/27/97 - Nurture Your Child's Musical Intelligence
Researchers now relate music education with improved spatial and  mathematical-logical intelligence.  Interesting.

09/20/97 - Activities for the Kinesthetic Child
Enhance the kinesthetic child's self-esteem with these activities that build a sense of competence - the crucial developmental task for elementary-age children.

09/13/97 - Nurture Your Child's Visual-Spatial Intelligence
How can parents value and encourage this ability in order to build the self-esteem of the learning-different child?

09/06/97 - Discover and Nurture Your LD Child's Strengths
Specific ways that parents can recognize and nurture their LD child's special gifts.

08/30/97 - Temperament Styles - Implications for School Adjustment
Assess your child's temperament style and learn ways to help him find acceptance and success at school.

08/23/97 - Elementary Textbook Publishers on the Web
Find enrichment activities geared to the textbooks your child uses at school.

08/16/97 - Beginning Kindergarten - A Bittersweet Milestone
Feeling sad? You're not alone.

08/09/97 - The Dog Days of Summer
Find dog fun on the Web.

08/02/97 - A Parents' Guide to Pop Culture and the Media
TV, music, movies - reviews for parents.

07/26/97 - Web Parents Part 3: Parents of Children Ages 11-12
Safe and fun surfing for ages 11-12.

07/19/97 - Web Parents Part 2: Parents of Children Ages 8-10
Safe and fun surfing for ages 8-10

07/12/97 - Web Parents Part 1: Parents of Children Ages 5-7
Safe and fun surfing for ages 5-7.

07/05/97 - Ideas for the At-Home Vacation
Big trip not in the budget?

06/28/97 - Hiking and Camping - The Perfect Family Activities
Challenge your family.  Older kids especially love this.

06/21/97 - Summer Reading for Kids
A wonderful tradition to begin in childhood.

06/14/97 - Best Web Sites for Dads
You will be pleased to find these great sites.

06/07/97 - Planning Your Family Vacation
The Web is a great tool for planning your vacation.

05/31/97 - Planning Your Child's Birthday Party
Fun ideas and resources on the Web

05/24/97 - Coping with Sibling Conflict
Mild to serious, what you can do.

05/17/97 - Summertime Strategies for ADHD Children
Planning for a terrific summer.

05/10/97 - Best Web Sites for Moms
Don't miss these great sites.

05/03/97 - Supporting and Coaching Your Child's Sports Team
Little League Baseball begins again.

04/26/97 - Building Your Child's Self-Esteem - Part Four
Build your child's sense of models.

04/19/97 - Gardening with Your Child
Make it small for a stress-free project.

04/12/97 - Building Your Child's Self-Esteem - Part Three
Build your child's sense of power.

04/05/97 - Building Your Child's Self-Esteem - Part Two
Build your child's sense of uniqueness.

03/29/97 - Building Your Child's Self-Esteem - Part One
Build your child's sense of connectiveness.

03/22/97 - Faith and the Family
Stages of spiritual growth in children.

03/08/97 - Family Fun and Travel - Spring Break!
Get out and have fun as a family.

03/01/97 - How To Get Your Child To Do What You Ask - The First Time
Step-by-step strategy that works.

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