About Parenting School Age Children: Screen-Free Week, Easy Chicken Recipe, 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 In this week's Parenting School Age Children Newsletter, a reminder that this week marks National Screen-Free Week, which is in and of itself a reminder for parents to limit kids' screen time as much as possible in our internet, TV, smartphone and app-devouring age. Plus, a delicious recipe for an easy and kid-friendly panko-encrusted chicken and a look at what's going on inside the mind of a typical 10-year-old child. National Screen-Free Week Today marks the start of the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC)'s Screen-Free Week. By "screen," CCFC means TV as well as computers, video games, cell phones, and other electronic devices that vie for our kids' time and attention these days... Read more Kids and Technology: When to Limit It and How When it comes to technology, kids are not only starting to use it at a younger age, but are using it in more varied situations, both at home and at school. Today, technology for kids is a source of learning and entertainment, and in a pinch when parents have to get dinner made or take a few minutes to answer emails, a terrific babysitter... Read more See More About:  kids tv  kids movies  kids and computers Oven-Baked Panko-Encrusted Chicken for Kids Need a quick and easy recipe for dinner with the kids? Here is a simple, healthy, and kid-friendly recipe for an oven-baked panko-encrusted chicken by Danielle Butler-Leu of Two Busy Moms Gourmet that's sure to be a hit with your family... Read more Cognitive Development: Your 10-Year-Old Child What's going on inside your 10-year-old child's mind? In this action-packed phase of cognitive development, your child is devouring information and hungry for learning. Read together, discuss current events, listen to music--in other words, enjoy the company of your growing grade-schooler... Read more K-6 Children Ads Parenting Children Children Italian for Children Stories for Children Family Recipe Featured Articles 5 Fun Kids' Fitness Tips for Couch-Potato Kids Social Media for Kids: How to Keep Them Safe How Parents Can Find Time to Exercise How to Help Shy Kids 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines Outdoor Party Games   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Bullying in Schools Stress Mangement for Children Common Behavior Problems in Kids Kids' Birthday Party Ideas Kids' Sports Injury Prevention Tips   Follow me on: Advertisement

About Fatherhood: Resources for Stay at Home Dads

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Fatherhood Fatherhood Raising Kids Support for You Divorced Dads From Wayne Parker, your Guide to Fatherhood Dads who choose to stay at home have been the subject of some shout-outs recently in the media. Men who choose to be at-home dads have a pretty high status in my eyes and I admire these great dads who either put careers on hold or choose to work from home so that they can make an even greater impact on their children. These resources can help stay at home dads better manage their world and the demands on their time and attention. Why You Should Consider Stay-at-Home Fatherhood Thinking about taking the plunge into stay-at-home fatherhood? Find out how dads choose to be the principle caregiver for their children, how to work out the details, and the questions you should ask when deciding to be a stay home dad. See More About:  stay-at-home fathers  custodial fathers  How to Set Up A Dad's Home Office It sure seems like more and more fathers are working from home these days. Some are telecommuting, some are freelancing or consulting, and others operate a home-based business. I think... Read more See More About:  home offices  working from home  stay at home dads Start a Successful Playgroup Stay at home dads can really benefit from creating a playgroup with other stay at home dads in their home area. Your kids can branch out and make new friends, and you can have connections with other stay at home dads as well. Find out how to find an existing playgroup or start a new one. See More About:  stay at home fathers  family activities  Balance Work and Life as a Work at Home Dad Find tips from the experts on managing your family and your work if you are a work-at-home father. See More About:  stay at home fathers  work-life balance  Fatherhood Ads Fatherhood Gifts for Dad Dad Gift for Dad Father Day Featured Articles Resources for Non Traditional Fathers Self-Care for Fathers Challenges Faced by Fathers Wives and Mothers Disciplining for Dads Technology for Fathers   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Wayne Parker Fatherhood 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 Fatherhood 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Father's Day Power Principles for Fathers 411 for New Dads How to Balance Life and Work Readers' Choice Awards   Follow me on: Advertisement

About French Language: Je n'y suis pour rien ~ Avoir ~ Gender quiz

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Je n'y suis pour rien What does the French expression je n'y suis pour rien mean? Learn all about it here. See More About:  être  pour  rien All about avoir Avoir is one of the most common French verbs. It is irregular in conjugation and literally means "to have." However, it is also used in numerous idiomatic expressions and as an auxiliary verb - learn all about avoir. See More About:  avoir  french verbs  french grammar French quiz: Gender Do you know the genders of common French nouns? Test yourself with this quiz or take a look at some vocabulary lists to review. See More About:  french gender  french mistakes  french tests la mairie The word of the day is la mairie. (Franglais Friday is taking a short break; it will be back in a few weeks.) French Language Ads Recipes for Dinner Quick Dinner Recipes French Recipes Dinner Recipes Easy Dinner Recipes Featured Articles Verb of the week: acheter Practice and perfect your French Teaching tips and tools   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language 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 French Language 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Top 100 French Words French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes   Follow me on: Advertisement