Aug

24

Back to School tips from PBS Kids

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August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Starting the school year can be a time of great excitement… and anxiety. Help calm your child’s fears with these teacher-approved hints that will get everyone ready for the big day:

Aug

20

Go Back to School with Parent Corner

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August 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Discovery Education introduces Parent Corner, a free Web site filled with interactive digital content that engages learners of all ages.

Aug

14

Tips for Healthy Teeth

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August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Although yummy and cooling, these frosty foods and drinks are packed with sugar that can lead to cavities and tooth decay.

Jul

15

Keep Baby’s Skin Hydrated this Summer

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July 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment

With all of the exciting outdoor activities the summer brings, who doesn’t want to enjoy some “fun in the sun” with their children? Unfortunately, it takes a long time for a baby’s delicate skin to fully develop, making it extremely important to keep it protected from the sun’s harmful rays. As little as [...]

Jul

11

SpellQuizzer Software Review

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July 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

SpellQuizzer is an easy to use software that helps your child learn their weekly spelling list without having to write them over and over again. Yes, I know writing them is a good way to learn spelling words and kids should spend some of their study time every week writing their words, but SpellQuizzer is [...]

Jul

9

Win a Wii Fit with Dr Weigh

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July 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment

With childhood obesity reaching an all time high across the country, many parents struggle with how to help their children maintain a healthy weight with proper nutrition.
Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, the official doctor of Camp Shane and a board certified pediatrician, has created Dr. Dolgoff’s Weigh, a traffic-light system that allows kids to learn which foods are healthiest [...]

May

22

Soothing New Diaper Rash Ointment

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May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Diaper rash is hard on babies, and treating it has been hard on moms and dads with ointments that are messy, greasy, and stain clothing. Lansinoh Laboratories, Inc., one of the world’s most popular brands among breastfeeding mothers, has introduced Lansinoh® Diaper Rash Ointment. This exclusive new formulation, which includes Lansinoh’s world-renowned HPA® Lanolin, treats [...]

May

18

Bare Foot Blunders

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May 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment

With Memorial Day right around the corner, the season for going bare foot is here. Unfortunately, going bare foot can be dangerous. Here are some tips for parents from Dr Oliver Zong.
Going bare foot is the easiest way to get a cut or scrape especially during the warm summer months. One hidden danger lurking at [...]

Apr

17

Childhood Obesity What can you Do?

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April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Childhood obesity is a significant public health problem. Almost 1/3 of all children in the United States ages 2-19 are overweight or at risk to become overweight. Extra pounds can lead to lifelong health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. The National Institutes of Health established We Can! (Ways [...]

Feb

6

Creative Free Play for All Ages

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February 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Last time we talked about how important it is for children of all ages to have regular times of creative free play. According to Sergio M. Pellis, a behavioral neuroscientist at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, “A child who has had a rich exposure to social play experiences is more likely to become an [...]

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