About Parenting School Age Children: Parent-kid battles, "A's" Shaping Grades, and More

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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 I saw some intriguing news headlines this past week. One was about areas in which parents and kids often clash (over hair, clothes, friends, etc.). Another was about the powerful influence just seeing the letter "A" before taking a test may have on a student's performance. Also, a terrific profile of a mom's job search after being out of the workforce for 17 years, written by About.com's Guide to Working Moms, Katherine Lewis. And some tips on how to save money and help your appliances last longer, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. Rules of Conflict Do you find that there are just some areas in which you and your child constantly have conflict? For us, lately, it has been over hair (length, style, to comb or not to comb, you name it)... Read more To Help Kids Achieve, Show Them "A's" Just seeing the letter "A" before a test could help raise test scores while viewing the letter "F" could lower performance, says a new study... Read more A Mom Going Back to Work after Nearly 20 Years Are you a mom who works or stays at home? In a moving and compelling profile published this past weekend in The Washington Post Magazine, About.com's Guide to Working Moms, Katherine Lewis, writes about the complex issue many women face after becoming mothers: how -- and whether -- to fit into the workforce with their newly-minted identity as a mom.... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Are You Using Too Much Detergent? I've been more vigilant about not using too much detergent in my washing machine and dishwasher lately, thanks to an article I recently read on how using too much product can harm your appliances... Read more K-6 Children Ads Parenting Bedtime Parenting Help Parenting Toddler Autistic Children Parenting Children Featured Articles Top 7 Tips for Disciplining Your Grade-Schooler Summer Learning Activities to Prevent Summer Brain Drain When Can a Child Use a Public Restroom by Himself? How to Have a Great Family Movie Night How to Raise an Eager Reader 7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage   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 Math Games Online 10 Ways to Help Your Child Go Green How to Handle Anxiety in Children Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Advertisement