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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, an unsettling study about kids with food allergies being at greater risk of being bullies got parents abuzz. Plus, a new study that shows that kids don't read as much as they get past elementary school (read our tips on how to keep the love of books going); and the continuing debate over whether or not to institute a longer school year. And finally, turning thoughts toward Halloween (yes, it'll be here before we know it!). Do You Support a Longer School Year? Recently, President Obama reiterated his support for a longer school year. Both he and Education Secretary Arne Duncan have expressed support for extending time at school, by lengthening the school day and/or the school year... Read more Kids with Food Allergies are at Increased Risk of Being Bullied As a mom of a child with life-threatening food allergies, I found myself counting my blessings as I read about a new study that shows that kids who have food allergies are at risk of being bullied in school... Read more How to Keep Kids Reading Your grade-schooler may be reading a lot now, but the amount of time he spends on books will likely decrease by a significant amount as he gets older, says a new study... Read more A Happy Halloween -- Celebrated My Child's Way Does your child like to go trick-or-treating on Halloween? I know that sounds like a strange question (what kid doesn't?). But the fact is, my son has never really liked the going door-to-door thing. He's always loved to dress up -- whether as a Power Ranger or Clone Trooper -- and celebrate Halloween with his friends. But for some reason that I'm still not sure about, he would much prefer to give out candy in his costume than go trick-or-treating.... Read more K-6 Children Ads Pre School Parenting Family Montessori School ADHD Kids Parenting Help Featured Articles Halloween Fun! Great Halloween Costumes for Kids Best and Worst Kids's Halloween Costumes -- Write a Review! Fall 2010 Beauty Makeover for Moms When is a Sick Child Too Sick for School? Share Your Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas for Weeknights   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 Halloween Fun! Back to School Guide Advertisement