lunes, 31 de mayo de 2010

About Parenting School Age Children: Silly Bandz Bans, More Kids' Med Recalls, and More

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From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children
Happy Memorial Day! In this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, we report on yet another kids' medicine recall (yes, I am as frustrated as you are!). Plus, some schools are starting to ban Silly Bandz; a new social-networking site for kids 6 to 10 has been launched; and some smart energy-saving tips for families to start thinking about as we kick off the start of summer.

More Kids Medicine Recalls - Again!!
I don't know about you, but I'm getting pretty fed up with kids' medicine recalls. The latest recall involves PediaCare products (don't bother looking for lot numbers -- all lots are involved in the recall)... Read more

Summer Energy Savings Tips
For many families, Memorial Day is the official kick-off to summer. Here in New York City, we are enjoying some sunshine and warm weather, and I've noticed that many people are already cranking up the air conditioning...Read more

Have Your Kids Caught the Silly Bandz Craze?
Schools around the country have begun banning Silly Bandz, those colorful, fun-shaped rubber bands that kids are collecting, trading, and wearing on their wrists... Read more

Will Your Child Use Togetherville?
You may have heard about a new social-networking site for young grade-school age children called Togetherville. On Togetherville, kids can interact with mom- and dad-approved children and adults such as grandparents and other relatives to share photos or videos, play games, and make and share art... Read more

 


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domingo, 30 de mayo de 2010

About Toddlers: Jeans Diapers, Discipline and Toddlers and Tiaras

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From Stephanie Brown, your Guide to Toddlers

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Have you seen the new Huggies diapers that look like a tiny pair of cut-offs? I'm not sure what to think about them but then I remember what a big deal it was when diapers first began sporting characters on... Read more

Disciplining Your Toddler
Learn ways of disciplining your toddler that will help him gain his independence without turning your household inside-out... Read more

Toddlers and Tiaras Renewed for Summer
The controversial reality show Toddlers and Tiaras has been picked up for a third season on TLC. The first episode will be airing on June 2 (10pm Eastern) and... Read more

Wordless Wednesday: 1-Year-Old Daniel

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sábado, 29 de mayo de 2010

About Fatherhood: It's All About Communication

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From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood
Keeping communication flowing in a family can be a difficult thing for fathers. Learn important steps and tools for communicating effectively with your children, your spouse and other family members.

Family Dinner Conversation Starters
Can't drag more than a one word answer out of your kids at dinner? Here are some conversation starters the whole family will want to talk about.

Family Night: Simple and Powerful
Think it's tough to set aside one night a week for family togetherness? Make a commitment to both quality and quantity time with a weekly family night!

Talking About Sex with Your Children
Talking to your kids about sex can be one of the trickier assignments for fathers. When you do start the discussion? How much should you say? How can you have the discussion in the context of your family and personal values? Do you treat the issue differently with your son than your daughter? And how do you address the issues of responsible sexuality with your teens?

Some Dads Experience "Postpartum Depression"
A recent study at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia suggests that at least one in ten new fathers experience a form of "postpartum depression" after the birth of... Read more

 


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