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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, a massive recall of top kids' fever and allergy medications; the connection between R-rated movies and early-onset kids' drinking; and a new study that shows that obesity, more than race, gender, or even social skills, puts kids at a greater risk of being the victim of bullying. Plus, a California county approves a groundbreaking bill that seeks to ban toys from kids' fast food meals. Should Happy Meals be Banned? How many parents have given in to pleas for fast-food and other restaurant menu choices that entice kids with toys in kids' meals? It's genius marketing when you think about it... Read more R-Rated Movies and Kids Drinking Do you allow your grade-schooler to watch R-rated movies with you or other adults? Or are you waiting until your child reaches middle-school age before you okay R-rated movies? Neither... Read more Obesity May Attract Bullies Obesity not only adversely affects kids' health, but it may make them more likely to be victims of bullying. Children who are overweight may be at greater risk of being the target of bullies, says a new study... Read more Children's Fever and Allergy Medications Recalled If you have Children's Motrin, Infant's Motrin, Children's Tylenol, Infant's Tylenol, Children's Benadryl, or Children's Zyrtec, check the serial numbers today to see if your medicine bottles are among those included in a massive recall... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Care School ADHD Kids Parenting Toddler Parenting Kids Angry Kids Featured Articles Best Ways to Build Healthy Food Habits 7 Strategies for Limiting Media Violence 5 Fun Fitness Tips to Get Reluctant Kids to Exercise Best Tips for an Easy and Fun Family Picnic How Much Should Your Child Sleep? Natural Ways to Treat Your Child's Cough and Cold   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 Top 10 Summer Safety Checklist Tips What Are High-Stakes Tests? Teaching Kids Math in the Grocery Store How to Handle Anxiety in Children Great Kids' Birthday Party Ideas Advertisement