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 | Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a new set of recommendations advising parents to keep kids in rear-facing car seats until age 2 and in booster seats until they are at least 4' 9" tall (which kids typically reach anywhere from age 8 to 13). Also in the news: Clarifications in the Florida school fracas that made headlines when some parents protested the school's nut-free policies to protect a student. And, with the promise of warmer spring weather around the corner, outdoor games and ways to celebrate Easter and Passover, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. | |
More on the School Peanut Allergy Controversy in Florida
I don't know if any of you have been following the story out of Edgewater, Florida, where last week, an elementary school was in the news because some parents were picketing to protest what they saw as unreasonable measures to protect a child with a nut allergy. But it's clear from the comments that have been posted by readers, both of my columns and other online news sources, that there is a lot of confusion about some of the facts about this case... Read more
| Spring Break Fun
Looking for some fun things to do with your kids during spring break? One great idea is to let them get their creativity out, whether it's through fun spring crafts or a play that they create with finger puppets as the actors. And if you plan to travel, don't forget to take some portable games for kids on the road (you'll be glad you did, trust me)... Read more
| It's Time for Outdoor Games!!
As surely as Easter approaches, we are headed for days of warm sunshine and playing outside. My son will at last be able to let out his winter-restricted energy running around in the park, throwing a ball around, and climbing trees. And then, of course, there's the promise of outdoor games with friends, picnics, and, further out, languid days of summer and games on the beach... Read more
| New AAP Guidelines Say Older Kids Should Stay in Booster Seats
Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued new guidelines advising parents to keep kids in booster seats until they are at least 4' 9" tall -- a height kids may reach anywhere from age 8 to 13... Read more
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