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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.
Posted 8/9/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 154 comments   73,640 views
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5 Must-Do Exercises for Moms

Since I don't have lots of free time, I've had to create my own programs that are time-efficient but still challenging. Here are 5 of my favorite exercises.
Posted 8/7/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 23 comments   41,978 views
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6 Tips for a Healthier Family Road Trip

Make your next family roadtrip a little healthier with these simple tips!
Posted 8/5/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 18 comments   22,612 views
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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.
Posted 8/3/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 59 comments   29,739 views
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15 Healthier Homemade Ice Cream Recipes

Make simple substitutions and enjoy a sweet frozen treat that is good for you too.
Posted 8/1/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 41 comments   157,878 views
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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?
Posted 7/26/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 47 comments   32,350 views
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Maybe Your Way Isn't Always the Best Way

When I see someone with a different parenting style than mine, I try hard to understand instead of automatically assuming what they are doing is wrong.
Posted 7/24/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 72 comments   25,469 views
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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.
Posted 7/24/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 35 comments   48,847 views
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The 10 Commandments of Healthy Eating for Parents

Here are 10 ways to stop stressing about mealtime with your little one. Do you have any ''commandments'' of your own to add?
Posted 7/22/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 39 comments   35,278 views
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20 Recipes for Chocolate Lovers

For all you chocolate lovers, I've gathered SparkRecipes best healthy chocolate-paired recipes.
Posted 7/18/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 81 comments   338,995 views
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Healthy Homemade Popsicles

Make your own frozen treats with foods that are healthy and naturally delicious, like fruit and yogurt.
Posted 7/17/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 42 comments   81,308 views
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Does 'Disney-Approved' Mean It's a Healthy Food?

The Walt Disney Company has been promoting healthier eating since 2006. Learn how Mickey and his friends are planning to help keep our nutrition in check.
Posted 7/16/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 17 comments   16,272 views
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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.
Posted 7/12/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 43 comments   43,369 views
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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.
Posted 7/10/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 6 comments   19,121 views
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Sometimes the Littlest People Know the Most

Here's what kids can teach you about living a healthy lifestyle.
Posted 7/8/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 19 comments   24,777 views
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