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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 What are the germiest things you and your family touch every day? You'll be surprised by the answers. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: a story about a teacher who has been suspended for calling her students "lazy whiners" in a blog, and why parents should talk about family finances with their children. Finally, if you're looking for some fun activities to do with your kids during winter break, check out our articles on great indoor and winter activities for kids. What to Do During Winter Break Many kids around the country are gleefully headed into winter break. But for parents, a break from school often also means trying to figure out how to keep kids entertained... Read more The Most Germy Places and Things We Touch Every Day What are some of the germiest things we touch every day without even realizing it? When I began researching this article, I was floored to learn just how bacteria-laden ordinary items like grocery shopping carts and restaurant menus are (more so, even, than toilet bowls)... Read more Are Insults and Name-Calling the Way to Motivate Kids? Have you heard about the Pennsylvania high school English teacher who is under fire for reportedly calling kids "disengaged, lazy whiners" among other scathingly critical terms? Natalie Munroe, who has been suspended from her job... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Talk About the Family Budget with Your Kids Do you talk about the family budget with your children? If it's something you've been putting off, consider this: If you make saving and budgeting a part of routine family conversation, your child will know that purchases -- like that Lego set or Wii game he's been coveting -- are things that have to be planned for... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Spanish for Children Parenting Kids Sunday School Behavior of Children Featured Articles Grade-by-Grade Guide to Elementary School Teaching Empathy to Kids How to Have a Great Family Movie Night Spring Crafts Best Foods to Boost Your Immune System 8 Steps to Discipline Children the Zen Way   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Spring Break Activities Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Kids' Healthy Habits to Prevent Illness How to Handle Anxiety in Children Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Advertisement