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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 What do you think about the movement against so-called "helicopter parenting"? One mom in NYC suggested establishing a day to leave kids as young as 7 alone in the park to play. Is that going overboard? Plus, a recent Consumer Reports analysis of kid-popular chicken nuggests; tips to make fruits and veggies last longer; and the recent recall of a toy dart gun that caused the choking death of two boys, ages 9 and 10, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. How Healthy are Chicken Nuggets? Sometimes, at the end of a hectic day, a box of frozen chicken nuggets can be a parent's best friend. Just microwave some frozen veggies and pour a glass of milk and voila! Dinner is done in a few minutes. But just how healthy are those convenient chicken nuggets? In a report released last week, Consumer Reports found that many brands rated high in taste are loaded with sodium and fat and provide little nutritional value... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Tricks for Making Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Last Longer If you're like me, you've probably been dismayed to find that the fresh fruit and vegetables you buy to get your family to eat healthier sometimes goes bad after just a few days... Read more A NYC Mom Suggests Taking Your Kids to the Park -- and Leaving Them There Last week, Author Lenore Skenazy urged parents everywhere to take their kids to a local park...and leave them there by themselves. In calling for the establishment of a "Take Our Children to the Park...And Leave Them There Day," she is urging parents to practice "free range parenting," the hands-off parenting style that is touted as an antidote to so-called "helicopter parenting" or "over-parenting"... Read more A Toy Dart Gun Recall Serves as a Warning to Parents of Older Kids As a parent of a 9-year-old, I've long since stopped worrying about toys posing a choking hazard for my child. But a recent recall of a toy that caused the asphyxiation deaths of 9-year-old and a 10-year-old has got me thinking that it might be a good idea to take a good review of his toys and discard anything cheap and shoddily made... Read more K-6 Children Ads Parenting Help Teen Children Help Children Parenting Your Child Parenting Kids Featured Articles At What Age Can Your Child Walk to School Alone? How to Spot Anxiety and Stress in Children Great Birthday Party Ideas for Your Grade-Schooler How to Have a Great Family Movie Night 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer 7 Top Ways to Save Gas and Get the Best Car Gas Mileage   More from About.com Great Stuff Kids Love From the hottest tunes and best online videos to favorite books and classic toys, here are our top picks for the kids in your life. 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 Ideas for Kids' Birthday Cakes! Great Family Trips Math Games in the Kitchen Prevent and Stop Bullying in School Tips for an Easy and Fun Family Picnic Advertisement