About Parenting School Age Children: Kids' Halloween Costumes, Family Day, 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 was an action-packed week of news for parents: Yet another study has shown that family dinners are crucial for kids' well-being and health, reducing kids' risk of engaging in alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; Sesame Street decided to yank a Katy Perry segment before it aired due to parents' protests about Perry skimpy dress; and the first round of health care reform changes took effect this past week. Plus, your review of the best and worst kids' Halloween costumes: If you've had a great -- or bad -- experience with a kids' Halloween costume, please share it with other parents! Another Reason Why Family Dinners are Important Yet another study has found more evidence that eating dinner with your kids is a crucial part of raising healthy and happy children. A new study by researchers at the National Center for Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University has found that teens who infrequently eat dinners with their family (fewer than 3 times a week) are more likely to say they'll use drugs in the future than kids who eat dinner often with their family (5 or more times a week)... Read more Sesame Street Will Not Air Katy Perry Segment Have you heard about Sesame Street's decision not to air the segment they shot featuring Katy Perry? Sesame Workshop, the producers of Sesame Street, made the call in response to the overwhelming flood of objections raised by people -- many of them parents -- to the dress worn by Perry in the video... Read more Your Review of Best and Worst Halloween Costumes for Kids It's hard to believe, but Halloween is just around the corner. For parents, fall is about much more than pumpkin carving, apple picking, and celebrating fall harvests. It's about Halloween costumes and fun! If you have any great recommendations for Halloween costumes for kids (or what costumes and accessories you thought were absolutely not worth the money), please share your review... Read more Health Care Reform: What It Means for Parents The first round of health care reform changes took effect last week. If you, like many parents out there, are still unsure about how these changes will affect you and your family, take a look at this helpful list of benefits and protections parents can expect, compiled by About.com's Pediatrics Guide, Vincent Iannelli, MD... Read more K-6 Children Ads ADHD Kids ADHD Children Defiant Children Autistic Children Child Care School Featured Articles Great Kids' Halloween Costumes Best Ways to Build Healthy Food Habits Child Development Guide to Your Growing Grade-Schooler How Children Learn to Read The Importance of Teaching Kids Empathy How to Handle Anxiety in Children   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 9 Great Homework Habits that Work Ideas for School Lunch Boxes 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines Back to School Guide Advertisement