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Parenting School Age Children Parenting School Age Children School Family Life Health & Development From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children Are your kids on spring break this week? We had lots of fun spring break activities planned, but only got to about half of what was on our list. But you know what? That's okay, because a vacation is all about being relaxed and easy. One thing we may do is catch a movie, though ticket prices are increasing in our local theaters. In other news, new research shows that optimism is good for your health. Plus, a study that shows that many parents are not using booster seats for grade-schoolers when they should. And great tips on how to make your electronic batteries last longer, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. Movie Theater Ticket Prices are Going Up If you took your family to to see a movie at your local movie theater this weekend, you might have noticed an increase in movie ticket prices. Believe it or not, many major movie-theater chains are raising already-high ticket prices by as much as $1 to $3, with the steepest increase targeted for 3-D movies...Read more Parents are Not Using Booster Seats Do you use a booster seat for your grade-school age child? According to a new survey from The C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, only about half of kids between the ages of 7 and 8 are being placed in booster seats... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Make Your Electronic Batteries Last Longer With Earth Day just a month away, I've been thinking a lot lately about some ways my family can go greener while saving money. We already recycle and try to conserve resources such as water, electricity, and gas... Read more Optimism Could be Good for Your Health If you ever experience a particularly stressful situation or problem, it might benefit your health to try to look on the bright side of things. An optimistic attitude can boost immune system health, according to a new study from the University of Kentucky... Read more K-6 Children Ads School Parenting Bedtime Parenting a Toddler Parenting Video Parents & Children Featured Articles Decorating Easter Eggs Math Games Online Best Tips for an Easy and Fun Family Picnic How to Keep Boiled Eggs Fresh Birthday Party Invitations Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Children   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Katherine Lee Parenting School Age Children Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting School Age Children newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Taking Back the Family Weekend Spring Break Activities for Kids 10 Ways to Help Your Child Go Green How to Handle Anxiety in Children Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Advertisement