About Parenting School Age Children: Cartoon "Ad Men," Food Dyes and ADHD, and More

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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 This week, we saw two studies that highlight just how big a problem artificial dyes and sugary-snack pitching cartoon characters are for our nation's kids (and how much better a job Great Britain is doing when it comes to protecting kids against these prevalent problems). Also in the news this week, Campbell's Soup announced a massive recall of three of their kid-popular SpaghettiOs canned pastas. Plus, what's your biggest parenting pet peeve? Share with us! Study: Cartoon Characters Pitch Unhealthy Food Just having a cartoon character on a package can make kids think a sugary snack tastes better, says a new study... Read more Recall Alert: Campbells's Soup Recalls SpaghettiOs If you buy SpaghettiOs for your family, take a look in your pantry. Campbell's Soup Company is recalling 15 million pounds of SpaghettiOs with meatballs... Read more Is There a Link between Food Dyes and ADHD? Starting this year, food makers in Great Britain will no longer be allowed to use artificial colors in their products. The ban was initiated because public health officials are concerned... Read more What's Your Parenting Pet Peeve? The other night, as I struggled with the teeny, tiny screw on the battery compartment of my son's power toothbrush, I found myself wondering why these things have to be so darn small... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Care School ADHD Autism ADHD Online Test Aspergers Children Dyslexia School Featured Articles Best Ways to Build Healthy Food Habits Giving Kids Chores That are Right for Their Age How To Teach Proper Hand Washing Techniques Guide to Your Growing Grade-Schooler Top Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Kids How to Raise an Eager Reader   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 How to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer Great Family Trips Summer Safety Checklist Top 7 Child Discipline Tips Advertisement