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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 In this week's Parenting School Age Children newsletter, we delve into two headlines about kids and fitness. One review of numerous studies has found that exercise can help boost learning and improve behavior in kids. And a new campaign launched by doctors' groups and athletes focuses on how to minimize the growing rates of sports-related injuries in kids. Plus, another study that shows that well-stocked home libraries may increase a child's chances of school success. And finally, a major hospital decides to go vegetarian -- at least for one day of the week. Exercise is Important for Learning With all the attention that's currently being paid to getting kids to eat better and exercise more for better health, there's one thing isn't mentioned often enough: the benefit of exercise on the brain... Read more Does Your Child Play a Sport? If so, you may want to take a closer look at how much she is playing one particular sport and whether or not she may be setting herself up for injury... Read more Home Libraries and School Achievement Do you have a lot of books at home? If so, it could be a good indication that your children will be successful in school, according to a new large-scale study from the University of Nevada... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Meatless Mondays Recently, the Johns Hopkins Hospital announced the launch of a campaign called "Meatless Mondays." They will be offering patients, visitors, and staff vegetarian-only meals at a section of the cafeteria.... Read more K-6 Children Ads Parenting Bedtime Child Care School Parenting Help Kids Fitness ADHD Kids Featured Articles 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer How to Put Eyedrops in Your Child's Eyes 8 Things Parents Should Know Before Making a Teacher Request Raising an Eager Reader Choosing the Right New Kids Movies for Your Family 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 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 How to Treat Kids’ Seasonal Allergies Taking Back the Family Weekend Math Games Online How to Handle Anxiety in Children Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Advertisement