All Entries For kids
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Tips to Help Young Athletes Eat Healthy
Use these tips and ideas to help your young athlete make smart snacking choices.
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Backpack Safety 101
Don't let school be a pain in the neck for your child! Here's how to load up a safer backpack.
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7 Life Lessons My Kids Have Taught Me
My life isn't always glamorous, but it certainly is better for having my boys in it. Here are some of the many lessons I've learned since having kids.
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Healthy Kid-Friendly Favorites
Want to get your kids on board with eating more nutritious meals, but not sure where to start? How about with a week's worth of better-for-them versions of their favorite meals?
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Just for Parents: A Refresher Course on Surviving the School Year
Feeling overwhelmed by all that comes along with the start of the school year? You're not alone. Even parenting experts feel the stress. Here's how to copy.
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How to Teach (and Learn) Self-Control as a Parent
If you're a parent, you've probably experienced your share of frustrating temper tantrums. Here's how to keep your cool when your child gets heated.
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How to Keep Your Child Safe in Cyberspace
It's the end of the school day: Do you know where your child is? Chances are, he's probably on the Internet. Here's how to keep your family safe from potential online dangers.
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Parenting is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
From the moment you find out you're pregnant, you'll find that everyone has advice on how to raise your child. But should you take all of it to heart?
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A Month of Fun, Healthy School Lunches
Looking for more healthy school lunch ideas your kids will actually eat? Look no further!
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Kindergarten 'Redshirting': A Leg Up or an Unfair Advantage?
When we were kids, you started school at age 5, plain and simple. The decision isn't so easy these days. Our parenting expert explains the controversy.
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Reader's Request: How Do You Get Kids to Eat a Healthy Lunch?
Members asked: How can you get kids excited about eating right away from home--especially at school? Share your tips with fellow parents.
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Can We Teach Ourselves (and Our Kids) to Be Happier?
There are 2 kinds of happiness, explains parenting expert Michelle Stroffolino Schmidt, Ph.D. So which is more important? And, how can we teach happiness to our kids?
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How to Get Your Kids to Drink Water
How do you get your kids to choose water over sugary sodas and sports drinks? Here are some tips to make the transition.
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The Popularity Contest: Why You Don't Need to Finish First
Everyone wants to be popular, but is popularity really all it's made out to be? Here's what you can do to help your kids through the social food chain.
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How to Minimize Summer Sickness
There are few things worse than a summer cold! Here's how to protect your kids from illness this summer.
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