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10-Minute Cardio Workout for Parents Video Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This 10-minute cardio workout is perfect for sneaking in some exercise in a busy parent's schedule. Watch this video from About.com for a 10-minute cardio workout for parents.
10-Minute Core Workout for Parents Video Created: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
This 10-minute core workout works your abs and torso and fits perfectly into a parent's busy schedule. Watch this video from About.com for a 10-minute core workout for parents.
Unusual Christmas Gifts - Weird, Wacky, and Unusual Christmas Gifts Created: Tuesday, November 09, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
If you received one of these unusual Christmas gifts, would you laugh...or perhaps cry? Going on the assumption that one person's ghastly gift is another person's treasure, here are some examples o...
Quick and Easy Spooky Halloween Cupcakes Created: Friday, October 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Here is a fast, fun, and easy recipe for Halloween cupcakes. Your child will love drawing on the spider web design.
School Lunch Boxes - Ideas for Kids’ School Lunch Boxes Created: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
What to put in kids' school lunch boxes is one of the biggest daily challenges for parents. But with a little creativity, some leftovers, and some colorful fruits and veggies, you can make yummy an...
Back to School Ideas and Tips for Home Created: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
When summer break is over, the time to get organized begins. Try these tips and ideas for making the transition to back to school time easier for your family.
Decorating Easter Eggs with Kids Created: Sunday, March 28, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
One of the most fun childhood activities is decorating Easter eggs. Kids just love using their imaginations -- and all those pretty colors! -- to create fun, beautiful Easter eggs they can show off...
Valentine's Cards - How to Make Pop-Up Valentine's Cards Created: Monday, February 08, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
These adorable Valentine's Day cards are as fun to make as they are fun to share. You and your grade-schooler can create these pop-up cards for family, friends, classmates -- anyone on your Valenti...
Pictures of Great Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas Created: Friday, October 23, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Great photos of homemade Halloween costumes that will inspire you to create your own!
Great Kids' Halloween Costumes Created: Tuesday, October 13, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Finding great kids' Halloween costumes can be fun and easy if you know what's popular this Halloween. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Write a Review: Children's Book - What is Your Family's Favorite Children's Book?> Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
We are certainly lucky to be living in a time when there are so many wonderful children's books for kids and parents to enjoy. What is your child or family's favorite children's book or series? Did...
Children's Book - What is Your Family's Favorite Children's Book? Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
We are certainly lucky to be living in a time when there are so many wonderful children's books for kids and parents to enjoy. What is your child or family's favorite children's book or series? Did...
New Kids Movies - Our Family's Favorite Kids' Movie Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
What is your all-time favorite family movie? What did you and your children love about it? Did you love the plot, the characters, the action? What did you think could have made the movie even better?
Write a Review: New Kids Movies - Our Family's Favorite Kids' Movie> Created: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
What is your all-time favorite family movie? What did you and your children love about it? Did you love the plot, the characters, the action? What did you think could have made the movie even better?
Write a Review: Halloween Costumes for Kids - Best and Worst Halloween Costumes for Kids> Created: Sunday, September 26, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
What were some of your favorite Halloween costumes for kids? Which ones ended up being not worth the money? Where did you buy it? Share your review of the best or worst Halloween costumes for kids.
The New "Dirty Dozen" Fruits and Vegetables to Buy Organic When Possible Created: Monday, May 17, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Some fruits and vegetables -- the so-called dirty dozen -- have greater contamination of pesticides. Children are especially susceptible to the health risks from common pesticides, which include br...
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Stay Fresh Longer Created: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
What are some tips for keeping fruits and vegetables fresher for longer periods of time?
How to Put Eyedrops in Your Child's Eyes Created: Monday, April 12, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Putting eyedrops into a child's eyes can often be a daunting task since many kids simply do not like the idea or sensation of having drops put into their eyes. Here is a step-by-step guide to make ...
Reading Problem - How to Spot Early Signs of a Reading Problem Created: Friday, July 24, 2009 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Not every child who's slow to read has a reading problem. But early intervention is crucial to helping kids with reading problems such as dyslexia. Look for these signs of reading delays, and have ...
A Grade by Grade Guide to What Your Child Will Learn Created: Friday, October 01, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Grade school is an exciting time, packed with learning, growth, development, and fun. Here is an overview of what you can expect your child to learn from kindergarten to fifth grade.
Year Round School - The Pros and Cons of Year Round School Created: Thursday, September 30, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Would year round school or a longer school day solve our nation's concerns about school performance? Would it help to produce more globally competitive citizens? It is questions like these that lay...
Fall Beauty Makeover for Moms Created: Friday, September 10, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Summer is the time when kids relax and recharge, but what about moms? Between running around with kids to the pool or beach and spending more time taking care of them at home playing chef, playmate...
What is a Benchmark Book - Definition of a Benchmark Book Created: Sunday, August 08, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
For many leveled reading programs, students are assessed using a benchmark book. Here's a definition of what a benchmark book is.
5 Leveled Reading Programs You Should Know About - Decoding the Different Reading Program Levels Created: Saturday, August 07, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
When you're trying to decide what books would be best to have on your child's bookshelf, it can be confusing to figure out what book level to purchase. The reason so many parents end up baffled by ...
What's a Leveled Reading Program? Understanding Today's Reading Programs Created: Saturday, August 07, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Many of us remember being the reading program from when we began school. Although they were supposed to be coded or named in a way that obscured ability, it was still easy to know who was a good re...
Reading Programs-What is Basal Reading Instruction-Reading Instruction Beyond Dick & Jane Created: Saturday, August 07, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Basal reading instruction differs from a guided reading program in that it uses texts that are written to teach reading, as opposed to using written texts to teach reading. Simply put, this means t...
What is Reading Fluency - Why Reading Fluency is Important Created: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Reading fluency isn't all that different from being fluent in a foreign language. Both rely on knowing the language well enough to comprehend and communicate without difficulty. In the case of read...
What is a Fluent Reader - Characteristics of a Fluent Reader Created: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Though in short a fluent reader is one who demonstrates both oral and silent reading fluency (the ability to easily read mechanically, expressively and with comprehension) there are number of speci...
Reading Problems-The Non-Fluent Reader -A Look a Reading Fluency Problems Created: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
If you know what a fluent reader looks like, it seems logical that you'd know the characteristics of a non-fluent reader. However, kids who have reading problems with fluency aren't necessarily the...
What Are Decoding Skills - Defining Decoding Skills Created: Saturday, July 10, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
When it comes to reading you hear a lot about decoding skills. What does decoding really mean?
What Are Word Attack Skills - Definition of Word Attack Skills Created: Thursday, July 08, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Fluent readers often have great
What Does "Reading With Prosody" Mean - A Definition of Prosody Created: Thursday, July 08, 2010 Updated: Saturday, May 19, 2012
You've been told your child reads with prosody. Although you're proud, you're not sure what prosody means. Find out here.

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