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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 new study about parents deliberately misusing medicines in kids (Benadryl for long flights, for instance). Plus, precautions parents should know about imaging tests and children. Also, what parents can do to avoid summer brain drain and -- believe it or not -- Christmas in July sales. When Parents Misuse Meds in Kids I once knew a dad who confided that he routinely gave his two young children Bendadryl to get them to sleep through flights when they'd travel to see family or friends. He is an educated, loving father who thought that this practice was perfectly harmless and common. Since I'm the kind of parent who hates the thought of giving my child even fever medication unless his fever is very high and he is extremely uncomfortable and the pediatrician strongly recommends it, I have to admit that I was a bit taken aback by his confession... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Christmas in July??? I have yet to get my mind wrapped around the fact that it's nearly the end of July and back to school shopping will be in full swing soon in my household. So the fact that many retailers are promoting Christmas in July sales is kinda throwing me for an Inception-like disorienting loop. ... Read more How to Limit Kids' Exposure to Imaging Radiation You may have seen recent reports about the potential dangers of overexposure to radiation from too many imaging tests such as x-rays and CT scans. For children, whose bodies are still developing and are more vulnerable to the potential effects of radiation, this can be a particular concern, especially now that children are playing outdoors more and are more likely to incur some sort of injury that may require a scan... Read more Worried about Summer Brain Drain? My little guy has been loving the summer day camp he has been enrolled in, which is wrapping up this week. While he's been engaged in everything from movie-making to writing stories (it's a creative arts camp), we have, admittedly, become lax about hitting the books and keeping up with summer homework... Read more K-6 Children Ads ADHD Kids Child Care School Children Attractions Parenting Toddler Small Children Featured Articles Giving Kids Chores That are Right for Their Age Outdoor Party Games How to Handle Anxiety in Children How to Keep Fruits and Veggies Fresher Longer Top 10 Tips on Teaching Kids about Money Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety   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 Fun Beach Games for Kids 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 Advertisement