About Parenting School Age Children: Kids Eating Junk, School and Bedwetting, 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 Halloween is just a few weeks away -- have you carved your jack-o'-lanterns yet? If you are looking for tips on how to decorate your Halloween pumpkins, check out the excellent tips and info about Halloween pumpkin carving and stencils from About.com guides (see links below). Also in this issue of the Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: A new study shows that kids are getting too many calories from junk food; new research shows that cash-register receipts are coated with BPA; and doctors say the start of school is prime time for a resurgence of bedwetting in kids. Have You Carved Your Halloween Pumpkin Yet? Has your family carved your Halloween pumpkins yet? If you're looking for a refresher course on how to carve the perfect pumpkin, check out our video on pumpkin carving. And for excellent tips on how to choose the right pumpkin, preserve your work of art so that it lasts longer, how to use your pumpkin as an air freshener, and more, read "Pumpkin Carving Tips - How to Carve a Pumpkin for a Jack-o'-lantern"...Read more What are Kids Eating Today? You Won't Like the Answer Which foods are the top sources for energy among kids aged 2 to 18? The sad but not surprising answer is desserts, pizza, and soda, says a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association... Read more BPA in Cash Register Receipts Here's something I never knew I'd even have to think about as a source of BPA exposure: cash register receipts. According to a recent report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), many cash register receipts contain high levels of BPA... Read more Back to School and Bedwetting Have you or other parents you know recently seen an increase in bedwetting in their kids? If so, the reason for the surge in this frustrating problem might have to do with school. The start of a new school year may be associated with an increase in bedwetting for some children, say doctors at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center... Read more K-6 Children Ads School Children Healthy Eating Parenting Tips ADHD Kids Featured Articles Your 5 Year Old Child: Behavior and Daily Routines Warning Signs That Your Child is Being Bullied When is a Sick Child Too Sick for School? Brain-Boosting Breakfasts Choosing the Right New Kids' Movies for Your Family Top 7 Tips for Disciplining Your Grade-Schooler   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. Take the quiz now > 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 Fall Beauty Makeover for Moms 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines How to Spot Anxiety and Stress in Kids 5 Ways Parents Can Help With Homework Does Zero Tolerance Work in Schools? Advertisement