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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 Could something as simple as eating apples daily help help lower bad cholesterol? That's exactly what a new study has found (and it's prompted me to eat an apple a day). Also in the news this week: A J.Crew image of a mom painting her young son's toenails pink sparked criticism by some pundits who claimed that it basically symbolized the destruction of our society as a whole (I can just imagine the folks at J.Crew plotting about taking down social mores with that picture, can't you? No? Well, neither can I.). Plus, small (and cheap!) kid favorites to put in your child's Easter basket, and a call for entries for our Mother's Day Blog Carnival, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. An Apple a Day May Keep High Cholesterol Away Listen up, moms: You might wanna add an apple to your daily diet. Eating apples daily may reduce your levels of bad cholesterol, says a study presented this past Tuesday at the scientific meeting Experimental Biology 2011... Read more Much Ado About a Boy's Pink Pedicure Who knew that an innocent image of a mom and child having fun painting said child's toenails would spark a national debate? Certainly not I, when I recently received my mass email blast about "Jenna's Picks" from J.Crew, whose clothes and accessories I adore... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Inexpensive Easter Basket Ideas for Kids It's a fortunate fact of parenting that young children often love things that don't cost much money. Sure, they'd love an iPad if mom and dad can afford such a big-ticket item. But the truth is, kids are gonna love some jacks or a deck of cards, too, especially if they get it as a party favor or among other carefully-selected favorite items in a fun Easter basket... Read more Join Our Mother's Day Blog Carnival! May is just around the corner, and if you're a mom, you know what that means: Heartfelt handmade cards with "I love you" scrawled on them, coupons for hugs and kisses (and if your husband has had a hand in it, perhaps a gift certificate to a day spa!), breakfast in bed, and all the other trappings of Mother's Day... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Gift Basket Ideas Parenting Mother and Children Custody of Children Featured Articles Easter Games Decorating Easter Eggs How to Keep Boiled Eggs Fresh Spring Crafts and Fun for Kids How to Treat Kids' Seasonal Allergies 10 Tips for Flying with Children   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 for Families Outdoor Party Games for Kids How to Raise an Eager Reader Share Your Seasonal Allergy Stories When is Summer School a Good Idea? Advertisement