About Parenting School Age Children: Nut-Free Schools, Rango and Tobacco, 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 A number of controversial issues popped up this week, starting with kids' health advocates pointing out the multiple instances of tobacco use (not to mention the violence and rude language) in the new kid-friendly hit movie Rango. Another headline, about parents in a Florida elementary school who protested their school's measures to protect a nut-allergic first grader, generated heated debate among Parenting School Age Children readers. Also in the news: A new study that suggests that parents exaggerate their happiness about having kids because we want to make ourselves feel better about the fact that kids wallop us financially, physically, and emotionally. And finally, a reminder that flu season is not yet over (so remember to keep up those healthy habits and strengthen your family's immune system). Parents Protest a School's Nut-Free Policy I see a lot of news stories come across my desk. Some, about kids who are sick, hurt, or abused, make me weep. Others, about bone-headed parenting, make me fume. Jeanette Bradley, About's Guide to Food Allergies, wrote about a story out of Edgewater, Florida, where parents at an elementary school are protesting because they have to make adjustments to help ensure the safety of a student who has a life-threatening peanut allergy... Read more Flu Season is Not Over Yet As we get ready for spring and warmer temperatures (finally, yay!), it's worth keeping in mind that flu season is not over yet. Flu activity typically peaks in January and February, but flu can strike as late as May, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... Read more Rango Ignites Criticism Over Characters' Tobacco Use Rango, the new hit movie about a colorful and charismatic chameleon voiced by Johnny Depp, has come under fire for its depiction of smoking and tobacco use. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and other child advocates have criticized Rango for depicting numerous instances of smoking and tobacco use in the PG-rated kid-friendly film... Read more Price of Parenthood: Parents Exaggerate Their Happiness About Having Kids, Says a New Study Having children comes with some costs. Among the most obvious is the financial drain: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that the cost of raising a child born in 2008 to age 17 will be a staggering $221,190 ($291,570 when adjusted for inflation)... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Parenting Childs Schools Epstein School School Education Featured Articles Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? 10 Best Foods to Boost Your Immune System Great Birthday Party Ideas Show Off Your Child's Science Fair Project! Raising a Charitable Child Best Kids CD Choices for Family Road Trips   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 Outdoor Party Games 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines Elementary School, Grade by Grade 7 Top Ways to Boost Immune System Health 10 Tips for Flying with Children Advertisement