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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 One issue that never fails to rankle me is the idea of anything that can damage a child's self-esteem. Case in point: A new study has found that as many as a third of clothing for girls ages 6 to 14 is sexualized. Aside from the ick factor, there is fact that putting such skewed emphasis on growing up so fast and in such a hurry is unhealthy for kids' perception of themselves and the world around them. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: the best sunscreens for families, new summer movies for kids, and the most important kid safety tips to keep in mind for summer. Best Sunscreens for Kids and Families As summer approaches and you and your kids spend more time playing outside, be sure to check the expiration dates of your sunscreens. You should also check labels and make sure that they block both UVA and UVB rays and contain zinc or titanium... Read more Disturbing Tally: Almost One Third of Clothing for Young Girls is Sexy As many as 30 percent of clothes for young girls are sexualized, says a new study from Kenyon College in Ohio. Researchers looked at girls' clothing generally ranging in sizes from 6 to 14 on the websites of 15 popular retailers including Abercrombie Kids, Nieman Marcus, Kmart, and Target... Read more New Summer Movies for Kids Which summer movies for kids are you and your family most excited about? We are looking forward to Kung Fu Panda 2, which we were too busy to check out this weekend. As for the rest of the summer, many of the upcoming new kids' movies are either not age-appropriate for my 10-year-old son (such as Green Lantern and Transformers: Dark of the Moon, which are both rated PG-13) or something he might have gotten excited about a few years ago... Read more Top Summer Safety Tips Summer is finally close at hand. For parents, it's the season for spending time with family, scrambling for childcare, and, as child safety experts urge us to remember, keeping kids healthy and safe while they are having fun... Read more K-6 Children Ads Children Parenting African School Girls Children Pre School Child Care School Featured Articles Great Outdoor Games for Kids How to Choose New Kids' Movies for Your Family 7 Tips to Spice Things Up for a Happy Marriage 8 Steps to Discipline Children the Zen Way 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer Great Birthday Party Ideas for Kids   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 Surprising Reasons to Discipline Kids Eight Year Old Child Development Kids' Birthday Parties on a Budget Top 10 Summer Safety Tips Easy, Affordable Teacher Gifts Advertisement