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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 If you rely on hand sanitizers to keep your family safe from infections, be aware: Recently, the FDA issued a crackdown on hand sanitizers that promise to prevent illnesses caused by dangerous bacteria such as MRSA. Also in the news this past week: A new bill has been passed in Florida that would prevent pediatricians from asking parents whether or not they keep guns at home in order to advise them about storing guns safely away from kids. Plus, a new study that shows that how much dads eat out has a strong effect on kids' eating patterns. And some tips on how to banish phantom power eaters, all in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter. Florida Gun Law Could Endanger Kids Child health and safety experts including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Florida Pediatric Society are expressing "grave concern" over a recent passage of a bill in Florida that would restrict doctors' ability to ask parents and kids about guns in the home to counsel them about gun safety... Read more When Dads Dine Out, So Do Kids There is a strong association between how often dads eat restaurant food (including fast food) and how much their children eat restaurant foods, says a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior... Read more FDA Cracks Down on Hand Sanitizers Does your family use hand sanitizers? Many people swear by them, especially when soap and water aren't ready available or when traveling. But the FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) cautions consumers not to assume that these products can prevent illness... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Banish Phantom Power Eaters Do you keep electronic devices plugged into outlets when they are not in use? If you're still practicing this outdated habit, think about the consequences on your wallet (not to mention the environment)... Read more K-6 Children Ads Child Custody Law Children Parenting Mom and Children School Age Care Featured Articles Top 7 Tips for Disciplining Your Child Summer Learning Activities The Top Most Germy Places and Things Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? 10 Best Foods for Your Family's Immune System 7 Tips for a Happy Marriage   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 Best Ways to Teach Kids About Money Ideas for Kids’ School Lunch Boxes 5 Habits That Hurt Immune Systems How to Treat Kids’ Seasonal Allergies How Children Learn to Read Advertisement