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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 report that suggests home kitchens could use food-safety overhauls and a new study that cautions about kids' BPA exposure from dental sealants. Plus, a call for Halloween blogs and/or stories about your child's first day of school. Please share your stories (and photos, if you have 'em!) with other parents--we'd love to hear from you! Most Home Kitchens Don't Pass Inspection Oh, gross. A recent report by Los Angeles County's health department suggests that only 34 percent of home kitchens would receive an "A" rating on a health inspection... Read more Dental Sealant Danger for Kids? According to a new worrisome study from doctors at Children's Hospital Boston, dental sealants temporarily raise BPA (bisphenol A) levels in kids. The researchers say the exposure lasts only a few hours, right after the material is put into the mouth... Read more Calling All Bloggers: Do You Want to Join Our Halloween Blog Carnival? Are you excited about Halloween yet? We are nearly done negotiating this year's costume and accessories (just how many Clone Trooper blasters does a 9-year-old need, anyway?). This month, the About.com Parenting and Family Channel's blog carnival will be on the subject of Halloween... Read more How Was Your Child's First Day of School? Now that the first day of school is behind you, how did it go? Did your child experience first day of kindergarten or school anxiety? Did you? Please take a minute to share your story about your child's first day of school with other readers... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Parenting ADHD Children Autistic Children Waiting Children Parenting Help Featured Articles Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas Creative and Fun Indoor Kids Games Fall 2010 Beauty Makeover for Moms Top 7 Tips for Disciplining Your Grade-Schooler How to Treat Kids' Seasonal Allergies Top 10 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. 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 Good School Night Sleep Habits How Children Learn to Read Ideas for School Lunch Boxes Brain-Boosting Breakfasts Back to School Guide Advertisement