About Parenting School Age Children: Chore Wars, Back to School, and More

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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 While some kids are still enjoying a few more weeks of summer vacation, others heading back to school. In this week's School Age Children Newsletter, find out how you can prepare your family for back-to-school time with tips for everything from how to save money on school supplies to how to organize your home and family to ease the transition back to the classroom. Also in this newsletter: fun ways kids can beat the heat and have fun, a discussion about whether or not the so-called "chore wars" between men and women are really over, and the news that many chain restaurants are adding healthier fare for kids on their menus. Ready for Back to School? In many parts of the country, children are already headed back to school. If you are facing back-to-school time now, or want to prepare ahead for the upcoming start of school in the fall, sign up for my E-Course on How to Get Ready for Back-to-School Time... Read more Are the Chore Wars Really Over? Time magazine's new cover story, by Ruth Davis Konigsberg, proclaims that the so-called chore wars between men and women are over, and that men and women work the same amount... Read more How to Stay Cool When It's Sweltering Outside When it's too hot to play outside, how do you keep the kids entertained? Check out these beat-the-heat ideas for activities and fun things to do with kids on hot summer days... Read more Chain Restaurants are Adding Healthier Fare to Kids' Menus A number of major restaurant chains including Burger King, IHOP, Friendly's, and Chili's recently announced that they plan to add healthier options to their children's menus. These healthier selections will include fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy, and whole grains... Read more K-6 Children Ads Back to School Children Elementary School Parenting CPR for Children Featured Articles Child Discipline: How to Handle a Child Who is Talking Back Back to School Shopping Survival Guide Creative and Fun Indoor Kids' Games Tips to Ease Back to School Anxiety 4 Ways to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Child Development: Your Six-Year-Old Child   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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 7 Summer Back-to-School Tips Choosing the Best New Kids' Movies Great Books for Grade-School Age Kids Top 10 Summer Safety Checklist Tips 6 Back-to-School Money-Saving Tips Advertisement