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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, a story about a mom who sold her sons' favorite toys online to punish them for damaging the tub. Do you think that's going too far? What's your punishment style? Plus, a look at a new study that shows that bilingualism may boost brainpower, and a call for entries for our March blog carnival (this month, we are talking about kids and music). And finally, do you think your family is getting enough sleep? Read on and find out how to tell if your kids need more zzz's at night. Mom Sells Her Kids' Toys on EBay to Punish Them Would you ever sell your child's favorite toys online to punish them? That's just what one mom did recently after her two young sons damaged the bathtub with their Beyblade spinning tops... Read more Speaking More Than One Language Boosts Brainpower Bilingual speakers tend to possess cognitive skills such as an increased ability to prioritize, focus on important information, and multitask. Being bilingual may also protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline later in life. Researchers say that contrary to some previous findings suggesting that bilingualism may hinder language development in children, studies show that children who grow up speaking more than one language don't have trouble slipping between different languages... Read more Is Musical Ability Nature or Nurture? Where does musical ability and interest come from? For some kids, it may be nurtured my mom or dad, but for others, I can attest from firsthand experience that it comes from within, embedded somehow in the cells and souls that make up who they are out of the womb. So where do parents fit in when they give birth to a musical kid?... Read more Is Your Family Getting Enough Sleep? For grown-ups and children alike, getting enough sleep is an important part of staying healthy. Research shows that one of the factors that can contribute to a decreased immune system is not getting enough sleep. Getting enough sleep is particularly important for school age kids since lack of sleep has been associated with decreased ability to concentrate and pay attention, mood swings, irritability, and even obesity.... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Nursery Parenting Discipline Defiant Children ADHD Children Children Daycare Featured Articles Great Family Trips Great Birthday Party Ideas for Your Grade-Schooler How to Set Good Sleep Habits in Your Child 10 Best Foods to Boost Your Immune System Spring Crafts What Do Report Card Comments Really Mean?   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 Parent’s Guide to Science Fair Projects The Most Germy Public Places and Things How to Have a Great Family Movie Night Advertisement