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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 Do you reach for the fever medicine when your child has even a slightly elevated temperature? A new American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation says to watch your child symptoms, not just the number on the thermometer. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, how parents can save money and still have fun with potluck parties; a new study that suggests vitamin D deficiency may be linked to allergies in kids; and a call for photos of your kids' science fair projects. Show them off and share your stories! Are Parents Overusing Fever Medicine? When it comes to kids' fevers, parents should focus on treating the overall symptoms rather than worry about the number on the thermometer, says a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics... Read more Allergies in Kids May be Tied to Vitamin D Deficiency Could having low levels of vitamin D be linked to kids' allergies? In the latest study suggesting a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and allergies, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York found that kids who had low levels of vitamin D were 2.4 times more likely to be allergic to peanuts than kids who had sufficient levels of the vitamin... Read more Have Fun While Saving Money with Potluck Parties If your family budget is allowing less and less money for going out to dinner with friends, consider a fun alternative way to socialize and have fun while staying at home: potluck parties... Read more Show Off Your Child's Science Fair Project! Has your child created a science fair project? Whether it's a baking soda volcano or a model of an animal cell, we would love for you to share your child's masterpiece with us! It's easy: Simply write a brief description of what the project was and upload a photo if you have one... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Parties Kids Parties Parenting Happy Children Children Party Featured Articles Top Sports Injury Prevention Tips for Kids 7 Strategies for Limiting Media Violence Great Family Travel Games for Kids 10 Tips for Flying with Children 7 Top Ways to Save Gas and Get the Best Car Gas Mileage Do's and Don'ts of Parent-Teacher Communication   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 Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Giving Kids Chores by Age Parent’s Guide to Science Fair Projects 5 Stay-Healthy Habits for Kids How to Have a Great Family Movie Night Advertisement