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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 If you're like me, you are already feeling the stress of getting ready for the holidays. What do you do to counter stress? (I settle down for a good book with my child by my side--always does the trick.) Other moms--Guides at About.com as well as bloggers from around the Internet--have lots of other great tips for holiday survival in our All About Parenting Blog Carnival. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Newsletter, how to save money--as well as help the environment--by using reusable gift wrap; great ideas for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone; and an alarming new study that shows that rates of eating disorders are soaring among children under 12 years of age. Take a Time Out with Your Child to Counter Holiday Hubbub I don't know about you, but I'm already feeling the holiday stress. The holiday season is without a doubt one of the most stressful times of the year. Holiday parties; gatherings at work, church, school, and other social obligations; preparing your home for the holidays... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Save Money by Choosing Reusable Gift Wrap It happens every year: You scramble to make sure you have enough wrapping paper and ribbon, and end up spending money on something that will be quickly ripped up and thrown away, contributing to massive amounts of post-holiday waste. This year, you might want to consider cutting down the cost of buying gift wrap -- not to mention reducing your environmental impact -- by using reusable wraps... Read more Ideas for Stocking Stuffers and Gifts for Everyone If some of you out there are like me, you haven't even begun to tackle your Christmas list yet. (Yes, I did have a momentary panic attack as this realization sunk in.) If you are in my proverbial boat, remember two things: One, there is still plenty of time. And two: the About.com Parenting and Family Channel is here to help... Read more Eating Disorders Soaring Among Young Children If you thought eating disorders were something only older teens and adults might be at risk for, consider this startling statistic from a new report on eating disorders and kids from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): From 1999 to 2006, the number of hospitalizations for eating disorders among children younger than 12 years old increased by 119 percent... Read more K-6 Children Ads Holiday Gift Ideas Child Parenting Tips Children Parenting Christmas Holiday Featured Articles Stocking Stuffer Ideas - - Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Kids Christmas Games for Kids A Great Holiday Gift : A Photo Album Book Best Ways to Build Healthy Food Habits The Top Worst Gifts for Teachers Raising a Charitable Child   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. 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 Great Gifts and Stocking Stuffers How to Reduce Your Holiday Stress 10 Holiday Gifts Teachers Really Want Top 10 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money Advertisement