Tuesday, May 22, 2012

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Get Your Kids Volunteering This Summer

May 18, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Just because it’s summer vacation doesn’t mean your kids should sit idle. Instead of allowing them to fritter away in front of the television while school is out, encourage them to use the downtime to give back to the community. How can you get your kids to lend a helping hand? Children will really get [...]

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How to Choose a Safe Summer Camp

May 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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When warm days interrupt winter’s chill, many smart parents think ahead to what camps or other activities their children may attend over the summer. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips that can help parents find camps that will provide safe, rewarding experiences for children. A great camp can be a wonderful experience for your [...]

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11 Useful Gifts for College Grads

April 26, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world. Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk [...]

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Tips for Conquering Childhood Obesity

April 21, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Today, health professionals encourage parents of even very young children to actively confront the childhood obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find that obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled over the past 30 years, and The White House Task Force on Obesity reports that more than [...]

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Teach Kids To Be Honest

April 11, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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In today’s fast-paced, wired world, all that separates us from sharing our guiltiest thoughts and darkest secrets with the rest of the planet is a single mouse click or finger stroke across a smartphone screen. And kids today need to be taught early-on the difference between being honest and sharing too much, say experts. “Amid [...]

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Increased Stress Puts More Teens at Risk

April 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Adolescence is difficult in the best of times. It’s doubly stressful for kids today; they’re experiencing the same worries and insecurities as adults in this troubled economy, and with far fewer coping skills. From families struggling with joblessness and foreclosure to increasing competition for college admissions to the normal fears associated with impending adulthood, they’re [...]

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Safety Tips for Teen Drivers

March 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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(Family Features) All too often, news headlines tell of another teen killed in a car crash. It is estimated that 35 percent of teen casualties are due to vehicular driving accidents, making it the leading cause of death among teenagers in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Through their participation in [...]

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Child has a fever? Get the facts!

March 1, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Fever facts for parents: What you should know when treating your child (ARA) – With cold and flu season also comes fever season, and across the country, parents will experience anxiety levels that rise in tandem with their children’s temperatures. In fact, more than half of parents report feeling anxious, fearful or helpless when their [...]

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4 Bad Parental Behaviors & What to Do about Them

February 27, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Are You Comparing Your Child to Others? Stop! The best thing to do is to focus on what is going on with him and what he needs, not on what anyone else is doing or has done. Go out of your way to ask your child questions so you can understand his needs. Do You [...]

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Indoor Kid-friendly Activities

February 1, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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Too much time indoors can often lead to cranky, stir-crazy kids. But you can keep your kiddo occupied with kid-friendly, educational activities that will appeal to their imagination. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Pitch a tent and build a campsite. If the weather has prevented you from a camping excursion, pitch [...]

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Spare the Rod, Try Love and Logic

January 24, 2012 by Nichole Bazemore  
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Whoever coined the phrase, “Good morning” never stepped foot in my house before 9 a.m., because around here, weekday mornings are anything but. Sure, mornings start off good enough, until it’s time for my sixth-grader and me to leave for school. Despite my friendly reminders—Don’t forget your book bag. Do you have your instrument? Do [...]

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Moms: Save Your Sanity!

January 19, 2012 by Fayette Woman  
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At your wit’s end trying to manage life as a single parent? A new book by Laynee Gilbert, single mom and licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, offers a refreshing perspective that can help you stay sane and enjoy a sound relationship with your child. SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — It’s dinnertime. You’re [...]

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