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October Checklist

October 1       Child Health Day. Schedule annual checkups for the family. Make a folder for each child containing vaccination records, medical records and history.   Read more...   
Jr.Ponics Fish Garden: Aquaponics for Kids of All Ages

Searching for gifts for our kids is more complicated than ever. If it doesn't have flashy colors, hi speed action, and explosive sound effects, the likelihood is that our kids won't even bother to open the package. If it doesn't fit into their Nintendo DS or come as a cool App for their IPod Touch, anything short of a sonic boom will not be attractive enough to warrant some attention.

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Encouraging Children to Read As it's been said so many times before, reading is an essential key to your child's growth. Some children are born wanting to enjoy a good book, but it may be difficult for other children to get into the habit of reading for fun. Here are some ideas on how to help your child learn to appreciate reading.
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Gifted Children Challenging Authority Having a gifted child can be as equally frustrating as it is rewarding. The most common reason for head-butting between parent and child is just differences in the way that you think. It can be difficult trying to communicate with your child when you don't understand how they think. Here are some tips for managing the communication clash between you and your gifted child.
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Help Your Child Get Organized For School

It's a fact: one of the most difficult aspects of school for a child is staying organized.The backpack can be a scary place... assignments get lost, books are destroyed, and between all of the paper shuffling from folder to folder, things are sure to be misplaced. Teaching your child organizational skills can mean the difference between C's and A's. 

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Ideas for Traveling with Children If you've ever taken a road trip with children, you know how important it is to keep the young ones occupied. Here are some great ideas on how to find entertainment for your children while on the road.
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How to Balance Career and Home If you're a working mom, you don't have to be told - it's hard work maintaining a career as well as a happy family. Here are some ideas on how to keep the balance between work and home.
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Organizing Rainy Day Fun It's hard to maintain your sanity when your children are cooped inside on a rainy day, but the key to successful indoor playtime is simple: keep them occupied! Here are some creative activities you can organize for your kids to keep them content while stuck inside.
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Perks of Summer Camp Not only is summer camp fun for children, but it is a great educational tool for teaching your kids about group dynamics and socialization. Keep reading to get more of an idea on how sending your child to summer camp can be enriching as well as fun.
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Communicating with your Teenager One of the chief complaints about raising a teenager is the lack of communication between parent and child. Here are some ideas on how to open the lines of communication between you and your child, as well as some tips on relating with your teen. Read more... Average Rating
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Choosing a Summer Camp Finding a summer camp for your child can be a very daunting task, especially if your search begins over the Internet. Here are some pointers on how to successfully locate the perfect camp for you and your child.
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