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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