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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 Spanking is still fairly common today, and unfortunately, it is used in many cases when a firm reminder or diversion or other forms of positive discipline would have been a better choice, says a new study. Also in this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter: super summer sales, great books for grade-school age kids, and new summer movies for kids. Happy Fourth of July! Do You Spank Your Kids? Spanking is still fairly common today, says a new study by researchers at Southern Methodist University. The study, which was presented recently at the Global Summit on Ending Corporal Punishment and Promoting Positive Discipline... Read more Thrifty Thursdays: Summer Sales are Everywhere If you're looking for a bargain on clothes or just about anything else, now is a good time to check out some sales. Many retailers are clearing out their inventory to make room for back-to-school sales... Read more Summer Reading List: Great Books for Grade Schoolers What's on your child's summer reading list? Whether your child has an assigned reading list or a recommended (but not required) list of books to dive into this summer, chances are there are some that you will enjoy just as much as your child will... Read more Which New Kids' Movies are You Taking Your Kids to See? Here we are in official summer blockbuster time. Reports say that the new Transformers movie is barreling over the competition -- this despite garnering scathing reviews. Never underestimate the juggernaut that is the Transformers franchise, I guess... Read more K-6 Children Ads Kids Summer Camps Children Postive Parenting Summer School Parenting Discipline Featured Articles 10 Tips for Flying with Children 9-Year-Old Child Behavior and Daily Routines How to Raise an Eager Reader Children and Sleep: Is Your Child Getting Enough Shut-Eye? Giving Kids Chores That are Right for Their Age How to Handle a Child Who is Talking Back   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. 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 Fun Beach Games for Kids Great Books for Grade-School Age Kids Fun Family Travel Games for Kids 10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer How to Choose the Best New Kids' Movies Advertisement