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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 It's not just commercials you have to watch for anymore. Online games on kids' food product websites are also promoting unhealthy junk food to kids, says a new study. Also, a recall of millions of "Shrek" drinking glasses that were sold at McDonald's due to concerns about cadmium. Plus, experts are finding that today's young adults are much less empathetic than previous generations. And finally, smart ways to save water and money on your water bill, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. Be Aware of "Advergames" Parents need to be aware of the latest junk-food marketing trend: Advergames. Previous research has shown that many kids' TV ads feature high-fat fast-food restaurants, candy, and high-sugar cereals. Now, a new study shows that online games on kids' food company websites, which are promoted in commercials during kids' TV programs, are also marketing unhealthy foods to kids... Read more Millions of Shrek Glasses Sold at McDonald's Recalled The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and McDonald's have issued a recall of 12 million "Shrek Forever After" movie drinking glasses sold at McDonald's because cadmium was found in the paint on the U.S.-made glasses... Read more Young Adults Today Lack Empathy A startling new study has found that young adults today are significantly less empathetic than previous generations, says a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Saving Money by Saving Water Now that we are approaching summer, more families will be using more water. But you can save money on your utility bills -- and reduce your impact on the planet... Read more K-6 Children Ads School Child Care School Parenting Toddler Teen Children Parenting Kid Featured Articles 10 Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy TV Viewing Habits Boosting Emotional Intelligence and Teaching Empathy in Kids 10 Great Ways to Help Your Child Go Green Ways to Save Energy in the Summer Summer Safety Checklist Great Birthday Party Ideas for Your Child   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! 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 Best Educational Kids Games for Kids Easy Ways to Save Gas -- and Money Teaching Kids Math During Road Trips 7 Strategies for Limiting Media Violence 5 Fun Ways to Get Kids to Exercise Advertisement