About Parenting School Age Children: Good Kindergarten Counts, Early Puberty, 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 As many parents ease into or prepare for the start of a new school year, a new study shows that the early grade-school years (in this study, kindergarten) can make a great difference in future success. Also, disturbing news about increasing rates of early puberty in girls; a new study that shows that walking in the morning may help reduce stress in kids; and a new study that shows that parents may want to exercise caution when giving kids acetaminophen, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children newsletter. Quality Kindergarten Can Determine Kids' Future Success How much does kindergarten matter? Even more than we thought, says a new study that found that a high-quality kindergarten education can have a significant impact on how well kids do later in life... Read more Early Puberty for Girls Girls as young as 7 are reaching puberty earlier than ever in the U.S., says a new study... Read more Walking to School May Reduce Kids' Stress Could something as simple as a morning walk before school reduce a child's stress during the day? That's what researchers report in a new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise... Read more Acetaminophen and Asthma: Should Parents be Worried? You may have seen the reports about a new study linking acetaminophen to asthma and eczema in kids. Researchers found that taking acetaminophen frequently -- at least once a month -- more than doubled the risk of developing asthma... Read more K-6 Children Ads Kindergarten Elementary School Parenting Boys Parenting Toddler Children Home School Featured Articles How to Have a Great Family Movie Night 7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage 8 Steps to Discipline Children the Zen Way Top 10 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money Ideas for Kids' Birthday Cakes! How Much Should Your Child Sleep?   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 What to Expect in Grade School Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety Back to School Shopping Survival Guide Brain-Boosting Breakfasts What Kindergarten Teachers Wish We Knew Advertisement