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Paperwork Hinders Evacuations of Haitian Children
NYT > Children's Health &bull Yesterday
Private medical evacuations of critically injured Haitian children to the United States for treatment have largely stopped because aid workers, doctors and government officials are worried about being accused of kidnapping if they transport the children without first getting paperwork that is slow to arrive or is unavailable. At… Full Story »
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Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity
WebMD Parenting &bull YesterdayA study to be published in the March issue of the journal Pediatrics says preschoolers could reduce their risk of obesity by nearly 40% if they ate more evening meals as a family, limited their time watching TV, and got… Full Story »
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15% Off Ergo Carriers, BumGenius, Bumbleride, More
Baby Cheapskate &bull Yesterday
Save 15% on regularly-priced items at EllaBellaKids.com with code 15-off . That brings an Ergo Sport carrier down to $89.25. That's a great price! Bum Genius One-Size cloth diapers are $15.26 each after the coupon (reg. $17.95) Britax Marathon in… Full Story »
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Three Fun Preschool Books Series
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull 4 Hours Ago
These three series of books for preschool children help parents and teachers build a great library of enjoyable books. Bilingual and classic books are also recommended. Full Story »
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Age of mother affects child's autism risk: study (Reuters)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Yesterday
Being an older mother significantly increases the risk of having a child with autism, but being an older father only increases the risk when the mother is under the age of 30, U.S. researchers said on Monday. They found that a 40-year-old womans risk of having a child… Full Story »
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How to Help Children with Homework
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Yesterday
Parents can help a child or teenager with homework whenever they use probing questions as the guiding force. Taking interest in school work promotes successful outcomes. Full Story »
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Parents Can Help Children Pursue Their Interests
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull 3 Hours Ago
Child-led learning involves a child exploring a chosen topic under a parent's guidance. This educational approach works for homeschool families and school children. Full Story »
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Baby Names for Girls Beginning With the Letter R
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull 3 Minutes Ago
Congratulations, it's a girl! Parents looking for the perfect "R" name for their baby girl will find it here. Full Story »
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University admissions commentary: places must rise to boost the 'fragile' economy
Telegraph Education &bull Yesterday
Website of the Telegraph Media Group with breaking news, sport, business, latest UK and world news. Content from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers and video from Telegraph TV. On the face of it, this is great news. Full Story »
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How to Start a Family Fun Night
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Yesterday
Make spending time with family a priority by setting aside one night a week or month to engage in activities the whole family will enjoy while fostering closeness. Full Story »
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University admissions: Labour's student drive that backfired
Telegraph Education &bull Today
Website of the Telegraph Media Group with breaking news, sport, business, latest UK and world news. Content from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers and video from Telegraph TV. Labours ambition to widen participation to university and the reality.… Full Story »
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News & Rants: Pontiac Vibe Gets Fix
Motherproof &bull Yesterday
Worried owners of 2009 and 2010 Pontiac Vibes should now be somewhat relieved that GM dealers are getting the parts they need to fix that vehicle, which was included in the recent Toyota recall of 2.3 million vehicles for sticky… Full Story »
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Pressure on University places intense for A-level students
Telegraph Education &bull Yesterday
Website of the Telegraph Media Group with breaking news, sport, business, latest UK and world news. Content from the Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph newspapers and video from Telegraph TV. Durham, Abigail had been hoping to study mathematics at Durham… Full Story »
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Tiger Back with His Cubs
MomLogic &bull Yesterday
RadarOnline.com reports Woods left the Gentle Path treatment facility over the weekend and then flew home. He must have had kids on the mind as today is his son Charlie's first birthday. The website also reports wife Elin was spotted… Full Story »
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Kate Gosselin Out and About with a New 'Do
MomLogic &bull Yesterday
Newly single Kate Gosselin was out and about in NYC over the weekend -- with a new look! She chopped off her $7,000 hair extensions and is now sporting a shoulder-length bob with bangs. HollywoodLife.com reports Kate dined at the… Full Story »
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Teaching Toddlers to Sort Shapes
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Yesterday
Having your toddler sort objects helps to develop critical thinking skills and encourages early mathematical thinking. Shape sorters can be used to teach these skills. Full Story »
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Early language problems may hinder adult literacy (Reuters)
Yahoo! News: Parenting/Kids News &bull Yesterday
Children with a limited vocabulary at the age of 5 may be at increased risk of poor literacy as adults, a study published Monday suggests. UK researchers found that among more than 11,000 34-year-olds followed since childhood, those who had shown very limitedlanguage development at… Full Story »
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NBC Launches Science of the Olympics Site for Educators
School Library Journal &bull 1 Hour Ago
How do physics, biology, and chemistry fit into this years Olympic winter games in Vancouver? NBC Learn, the networks educational arm, has launched the Learn the Science of Olympic Winter Games Web site, which offers a free 16-part series designed… Full Story »
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This All Goes Down On Your Permanent Google Record
Daddy Types &bull Today
There were a lot of manly man ads and daddish and baby birthin' ads in the Superbowl last night, but none that beat Google's punchline. Eventually, though, Google will probably start suggesting you put that extra cookie back, and then--if… Full Story »
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Charming Portugal Inns Lure Euroxplorers with rates like 65 Euros BnB
Family Travel Forum News and Deals &bull 5 Hours Ago
Spring is a wonderful time to be in Portugal. Flowers bloom on the warm hillsides of the Madeira islands and in the southern Algarve region. Temperatures climb into the 70s -- Portugal has Europe's mildest climate --and airfares are still quite affordable. Families can look forward to fantastic sights -- including 13 UNESCO World Heritage… Full Story »




















