About Parenting School Age Children: Thanksgiving Travel, Black Friday, 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 Is your family is planning to travel for Thanksgiving? Then check out our tips on travel survival strategies for families. Plus, are you ready for Black Friday? We have tips on how you can shop online and avoid the crowds. (For gift ideas, you can see our comprehensive gift guide lists, compiled by the guides on the About Parenting and Family Channel.) Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: Oscar-winner Jeff Bridges is working to end hunger in children in the U.S. And finally, a disturbing new study shows that girls as young as age 3 are already exhibiting a bias against people who are obese. Thanksgiving Travel Survival Tips for Families Planning to travel to Thanksgiving dinner? Whether you're planning to go by car, plane, or train, remember to bring along some entertainment for the kids along with some healthy snacks... Read more Ready for Black Friday? Are you planning to hit the stores next week on Black Friday? If so, you certainly will have lots of company. According to reports, the National Retail Federation is predicting that holiday sales will increase this year by as much as 2.3 percent... Read more Thin is Better, Say Even 3-Year-Olds I just read about a disconcerting study showing that girls as young as 3 were shown to vastly prefer thin over obese. Researchers at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California asked girls ages 3 to 5 to look at 3 figures that were identical except for size (one was thin, another average, and the third was fat)... Read more Jeff Bridges is Working to End Hunger in Kids As many families prepare to celebrate the holidays in the next couple of months, it is imperative that we take this opportunity to be grateful for what we have, and to remember that millions of children in the U.S. are living with food insecurity every day... Read more K-6 Children Ads Thanksgiving Children Parenting School Letters Parenting Web Site Featured Articles How to Plan a Kids' Christmas Party Christmas Party Invitations and Greeting Cards Holiday Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List 10 Great Toys and Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids Creative and Fun Indoor Kids Games Raising a Charitable Child   More from About.com Thanksgiving Recipes Herb-roasted turkey with cornbread stuffing, cranberry relish and roasted squash, sweet and tart fruit pies, and many more. More> Choose the Perfect Gift Whether you're looking for teens, teachers, grandparents or even pets, we have suggestions to make shopping easier. 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 7 Fun Winter Activities for Families Holiday Stress and Anxiety in Children Decoding Report Card Comments Natural Treatments for Kids' Colds Weird and Wacky Holiday Gifts Advertisement