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Tips for Parents: Teen Plastic Surgery |
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
In Tips for Parents: Teen Plastic Surgery, learn the most common plastic surery procedures among teens, the risks involved, and what you should consider before making a decision. |
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Parent Power Booklet |
Monday, February 07, 2011
From the U.S. Department of Education. "By adopting the principles and taking the steps indicated for each age group, you will be able to help your child learn at each step of the way and ensure success in school and in life." |
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Tips for Parents: Christmas Safety |
Monday, December 06, 2010
In Tips for Parents: Christmas Safety, learn how to prevent injuries commonly associated with the holidays from fire, choking, poisoning and other hazards. |
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Edutopia Home to School Guide |
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
"This practical guide shares tips, tools, and strategies to strengthen the bonds between schools, families, and communities. Many suggestions have come from Edutopia community members who have contributed a host of good ideas in blogs and online discussion groups (edutopia.org/groups). We’ve included a wide range of suggestions that should appeal to parents, teachers, administrators, and other community members who care about improving education." |
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Tips for Parents: Family Technology Use Policy |
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Cell phones, MP3 players, TV, the Internet…it seems as if kids are always plugged in. Many parents compete with technology for their kids’ attention, and lose. Additionally, cyberbullying, sexting, pornography, and stranger danger online all present a significant safety risk to our kids. In Tips for Parents: Family Technology Use Policy, learn how to create your family’s technology rules, and enforce them. |
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Tips for Parents: Is My Baby Developing Normally? |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Most parents, at some point, wonder if their infant is healthy and developing normally compared to other babies their age. In some circles, baby development becomes a kind of competition, where mothers and fathers brag that their child is already rolling over, eating solid foods, or has a vocabulary of more than 20 words. These Tips for Parents will help you understand what’s normal and what to do if you suspect your infant is delayed. |
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Tips for Parents: Summer Safety |
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Get parenting tips on keeping your family safe this summer while out and about doing all of your favorite summer activities. Including help on bicycle safety, water safety, heat safety, sunburn safety, and stranger danger safety. |
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Tips for Parents: ADHD Linked to Pesticides |
Thursday, June 03, 2010
A new study published in Pediatrics links high levels of pesticides in children's urine with higher incidences of ADHD. In the Tips for Parents, learn how children are exposed to pesticides and how you can lower their exposure. |
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Tips for Parents: The Gender Gap in Schools - Fact or Fiction? |
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
For decades we’ve been hearing about the “Gender Gap” in our schools. This gap referred to research done in the 1970s, 1980s and particularly the early 1990s that indicated that girls were performing significantly lower than boys in math and science, received less attention from teachers, and that more men than women were going to college. Today, a growing tide of researchers and educators are loudly claiming that not only was this research flawed, but the exact opposite is true. Boys are the ones falling behind. |
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Tips for Parents: 121 Stress Relievers |
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Life is stressful. If we’re fortunate enough to have a lot of resources to tap into, such as trips to the spa, grandma always ready to take the kids, or a personal home gym—we may be better able to handle the bumps of life. But many of us don’t have these kinds of options. That’s where we have to get creative and find ways to de-stress using the resources we do have. These 121 Stress Relievers will help. |
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Tips for Parents: Censoring Your Reader? |
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
The word “censor” instantly starts a debate in nearly every group it is uttered. We’re not advocating burning books, but we’ve heard from a number of parents that are concerned about the quality of the literature their kids are reading. How do you know what is good and bad for your child and does encouraging a love reading mean letting your kids read anything they want? |
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Tips for Parents: Sexism and Stereotypes in School |
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In Tips for Parents: Stereotypes in School, learn issues girls face in today's schools that interfere with their academic success and confidence, and understand how all girls schools are helping girls achieve more. |
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Tips for Parents: Girls' Body Image |
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In Tips for Parents: Girls' Body Image, learn how the media significantly impacts how girls view themselves and identify ways to help them build positive self esteem and confidence by questioning the media's messages. |
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Tips for Parents: Girl Cyberbullying |
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In Tips for Parents: Girl Cyberbullying, learn how girls are using cell phones and the internet to bully and attack one another and the ramifications of these attacks. Get tips for educating girls about this issue. |
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Tips for Parents: Girls Facing New Issues |
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
In Tips for Parents: Girls Facing New Issues, learn the problems today's girls face, such as early puberty, cyberbullying, girl on girl violence, body image, and sexism and stereotyping in school. |
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Tips for Parents: Teen Parents |
Thursday, December 31, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Teen Parents, learn the steps you should take if you're pregnant, and if you're already a teen parent, get tips for improving your and your baby's lives. |
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Tips for Parents: Stay at Home Dads |
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Not every man makes a good stay at home father; but truthfully, not every woman does either. Research indicates that in general, children raised by fathers that have willingly chosen to be stay at home dads flourish. Wives benefit when they opt to pursue a fulfilling career, and dads are able to nourish their care giving sides, especially if they seek outside contact from other stay at home dads. |
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Tips for Parents: Single Parents |
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Parenting on your own can be stressful, confusing and exhausting. Here are several key do and don’t tips for single parents to help you manage your time, your kids, and your sanity. |
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Tips for Parents: Step Parents |
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
When a new stepparent joins the family, extra care should be taken to develop a safe, secure and mutually rewarding relationship between all involved. Find tips for setting realistic expectations, showing respect for each individual's feelings, and learn how soon these relationships will be formed. |
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Tips for Parents: Military Families |
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Military Families, get tips for communicating, asking for the support of family and friends, making the best of each day, and get links dozens of great resources for military families. |
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Tips for Parents: Older Parents |
Monday, December 28, 2009
Discover why people are waiting until later to have kids, learn the advantages and disadvantages of becoming older parents, and get tips for overcoming some of the difficulties later in life parents face. |
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Tips for Parents: Large Families |
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Large Families, learn the benefits of having a large family and get tips for making sure each child feels valued and gets the attention and support he or she needs. |
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Tips for Parents: Interracial Families |
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
As interracial families continue to expand faster than many other segments of the population, barriers are being broken down and many families are seizing an opportunity to teach their children and others about the value of diversity and respect. In this Tips for Parents, discover ways to help your children develop their own unique identity, to value who they are, to learn how to respond to discrimination, and to develop respect for others. |
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Tips for Parents: Immigrant Families |
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Immigrant Families, get tips for adjusting to American culture, understanding your responsibility to help your children succeed in school, and get links to many government programs that assist immigrant families. |
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Tips for Parents: Gay or Lesbian Parents |
Friday, December 18, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Gay or Lesbian Parents, discover research about children growing up with a gay parent/parents, learn what the experts have to say about how well these children fare, get tips for raising children with gay or lesbian parents, and find links to great resources on the topic. |
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Tips for Parents: Divorce |
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Divorce, learn how to break the news to your children that you're getting divorced, and get tips for making the transition, moving on, and when to seek professional help. |
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Tips for Parents: Having an Only Child |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Having an Only Child, learn the benefits and common issues associated with having an only child. Learn how to avoid these issues and optimize the one on one attention your child benefits from with you. |
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Tips for Parents: Adoption |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Adoption, learn more about what adoption is, where to find more information about the adoption process, how to encourage bonding post adoption, and resources to help adopted children find their biological parents. |
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Tips for Parents: Kinship Care (Children Raised by Relatives) |
Friday, October 30, 2009
When parents choose not to care for their own children, or become unable to provide safe, loving care due to drug addiction, abuse, death, imprisonment or other situations, family members often step in to care for the child and prevent them from living in the foster care system. This kind of care is often called "Kinship Care." |
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Tips for Parents: Foster Parents |
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Foster parents provide a temporary, safe home for children in crisis and become part of the child's support, treatment, and care program. If you are interested in being a foster parent, this Tips for Parents will help you know what is involved and how to begin the process. |
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Tips for Parents: Diverse Families |
Thursday, October 29, 2009
We’re creating a series of Tips for Parents called Diverse Families. This series will discuss the challenges and benefits of many different types of families, offer tips for some of the most common issues, and provide links to credible, really helpful websites you can visit for more information. |
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Tips for Parents: School Fundraising |
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
In a time when school budgets often cover only the basics, many parent groups recognize school fundraisers as a way to pay for sports, computer, music and arts programs and equipment. And while these campaigns can be helpful, the right planning is necessary to be really successful. Before you choose a school fundraising campaign, be sure to review these school fundraising tips. |
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After-school Programs for Teens |
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
"Publicly funded after-school programs for high school students are one of the newest strategies in efforts to help prepare students for postsecondary education or the work force." |
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Tips for Parents: What Age Can My Child Stay Home Alone? |
Friday, July 03, 2009
In Tips for Parents: What Age Can My Child Stay Home Alone, learn state requirements, if any, about the minimum age children can stay home alone, get expert recommendations, and find a checklist to help you prepare your child for staying home alone. |
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Tips for Parents: Preschool Options |
Friday, July 03, 2009
In Tips for Parents: Preschool Options, learn about the common public and private preschool options available, including their benefits and drawbacks; and get links to more information. |
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Reading Rockets tips for Parents of Third Graders |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Read about it, talk about it, and think about it! Find ways for your child to build understanding, the ultimate goal of learning how to read. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of Second Graders |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Find ways to read, write, and tell stories together with your child. Always applaud your young reader and beginning story writer! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of First Graders |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Give your child lots of opportunities to read aloud. Inspire your young reader to practice every day! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of Kindergarteners |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Play with letters, words, and sounds! Having fun with language helps your child learn to crack the code of reading. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of Preschoolers |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Read early and read often. The early years are critical to developing a lifelong love of reading. It's never too early to begin reading to your child! The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of Toddlers |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"Being a toddler is all about action. Encourage continued language development and interest in books and reading by keeping things lively and engaging. Everyday experiences are full of opportunities to engage in conversation and develop language skills. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Reading Rockets Tips for Parents of Babies |
Friday, April 03, 2009
"It's never too early to read to your baby. As soon as your baby is born, he or she starts learning. Just by talking to, playing with, and caring for your baby every day, you help your baby develop language skills necessary to become a reader. By reading with your baby, you foster a love of books and reading right from the start. The tips below offer some fun ways you can help your child become a happy and confident reader. Try a new tip each week. See what works best for your child." |
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Tips for Parents: Racism |
Friday, January 30, 2009
In this Tips for Parents, learn what racism is, how it occurs in everyday life, how to teach kids about the harms of racism, and how to encourage respect for all people. |
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Tips for Parents: The Tween Years |
Friday, January 02, 2009
Children between the ages of 10 and 12, popularly called "tweens," have changing physical and emotional needs. Learn more about what you can expect and how you can support your child during their tween years. |
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Tips for Parents: The Truth About Santa |
Tuesday, December 02, 2008
Learn the reasons for and against encouraging your child's belief in Santa and get tips for explaining he's not real when they're too old or learn the truth from another child. |
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Tips for Parents: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) |
Monday, November 10, 2008
Signs and symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, a mental disorder that makes a child have obsessive thoughts about germs, cleanliness, safety or school success. These thoughts often cause them to do compulsive, ritualistic behaviors such as hand washing, checking doors or appliances, or saying particular phrases or questions over and over. |
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Safety Tips for Social Networking |
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
This article helps families understand the risk of using social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook and teaches ways to be prepared to avoid attacks. |
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General Internet Safety Tips for Families |
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
This articles teaches families the risks involved in using the internet such as unknowingly downloading virus attacks and having unwanted or inappropriate contact with others; and also discusses ways to be prepared for what may reach kids via the internet. |
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Tips for Parents: Teen Curfews |
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
End the fights over curfew by creating a curfew contract, including your teen in the decision making, and setting limits according to demonstrated responsibility. |
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