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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 Hope you're having a great summer. It's been HOT here in the northeast! The heat is one reason why so many parents of grade-school age kids welcome summer movies for younger kids -- there's nothing like a nice, cool, air-conditioned movie theater on a sweltering afternoon. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, the value of summer homework, bribing kids with junk food while on the road, and fresh controversy in England over whether young kids should ride their bikes to school alone. Stay Cool! New Kids' Movies for Summer Here we are in full summer-movie season again. Which new kids' movies have you and your family seen, and which ones are you looking forward to seeing?... Read more Should Parents Let Young Kids Ride Bikes to School Alone? Would you let your child ride a bike to school alone, without adult supervision, at the age of 8? How about also letting a 5-year-old younger sibling go with the 8-year-old, who would presumably have to keep an eye on the younger child? That's exactly what a British couple, Oliver and Gillian Schonrock, did, and now they are finding themselves at the center of a firestorm of controversy... Read more Parents Bribe Kids with Sugar on Road Trips In a recent poll, three out of four parents in Great Britain said that they bribe their kids with sugary snacks and treats to keep them quiet in the car... Read more Summer Homework Has your child tackled her summer reading list or other summer homework yet? My child has made his opinion about summer homework clear (a definite "no" vote). But I actually think that doing some summer math, summer reading, and other summer learning activities is a great way to keep kids' brains sharp as they enjoy the lazy days of summer... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Care School School Letters Small Children Help Children Parenting Kids Featured Articles Activities to Prevent Summer Brain Drain 8 Steps to Discipline Children the Zen Way Top 10 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money Outdoor Party Games Teaching Your Child Good Personal Hygiene 7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage   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 Choosing the Best New Movies for Kids Summer Safety Checklist 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer Back to School Tips for Summer Months Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresh Longer Advertisement