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Win Fantastic Mr. Fox on DVD
jeanne26 &bull Mar 1, 2010
Quirky (come on, it was Wes Anderson), beautifully animated and best of all, intelligent, it’s the children’s film that had the adults talking last year. And this month it hits DVD. Oh, and Babble has one for a lucky reader. Full Story »
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Strollerderby
jeanne26 &bull Feb 22, 2010
Coming out of Australia, the test was described to ABC News as a means to “identify those younger women who may well be at serious risk of not having children easily when they’re older.” Full Story »
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Strollerderby
jeanne26 &bull Feb 22, 2010
State Delegate Bob Marshall of Manassas, one of the authors of Virginia’s anti-gay marriage amendment, held a press conference last week to oppose state funding for Planned Parenthood. That’s where he dropped this humdinger (courtesy of the Williamsburg/Yorktown Daily): Full Story »
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Parenting: 7 Secrets to Raising a Happy Child
more4kids &bull Feb 19, 2010
We all want to be happy, and we want our kids to be happy as well. That is only natural and there are some concrete steps to take to raise happy children. READ More on Parenting: 7 Secrets to Raising… Full Story »
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Do ADHD Medications Stunt Children's Growth?
Add News from Additude &bull Feb 19, 2010
Can stimulant medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) negatively impact your child's height? New research indicates that any effect on your child's size is minimal and reversible. Worried that negative side effects of your child's attention deficit… Full Story »
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Tyranny in the playroom
Z Recommends &bull Feb 18, 2010
All I can say is, Zella came up with this entirely on her own, she was pretty proud to have figured out how to do it, and she was either playing "daycare" or "school," her two outlets of choice for… Full Story »
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Advice: For Safety's Safe, Skip Backseat Baby Mirrors
Motherproof &bull Feb 18, 2010
Many parents use a backseat baby mirror to help them keep an eye on their infant while they're driving. Before my first child was born, I bought one, too. However, my husband's fire department pals warned us not to use… Full Story »
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Books to Teach Wee Ones Confidence
lilSugar &bull Feb 18, 2010
A mother can tell her child how wonderful and special it is to be an individual, though it may go in one ear and out the other. But if kids read about the importance of being unique and mommy and… Full Story »
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Indiana court rules egg donor can seek maternity rights - But Don't Be Alarmed!
ProudParenting.com &bull Feb 18, 2010
Egg Donation - Don't be alarmed, but an egg donor has been conferred parental rights, BUT it is because she is the mother and her sister is the surrogate. Although this case shocked me when I first heard about it,… Full Story »
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Caught Caring: The Roger Federer Foundation
Celebrity Baby Blog &bull Feb 18, 2010
I love the story behind the gown, I think it's so neat when families are able to hand down things like that. As Roger Federers success as a tennis player has grown, so has his happiness off the court. The… Full Story »
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School: Your Turn
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
Learn your child's rhythms-when he needs to relax, when he needs to work. We have a structured homework time, and work for short periods. Always check your child's work-he is more interested in getting it done than getting it right.… Full Story »
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Lighting Up Young Brains
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
Parents are always looking for ways to engage their children. There is a powerful strategy that you can use with your child that will improve his executive skills now and when he is older. It's called verbal scaffolding. It sounds complicated, but it's about helping your child see patterns, make connections, and draw on past… Full Story »
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Educational Scavenger Hunt for Children
Suite 101: Partners and Parents Articles &bull Feb 18, 2010
When children claim there is "nothing to do" create a scavenger "quest" that every child can enjoy. Once developed, the chase can be tweaked to use over and over. Full Story »
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Spotted: Greg Kinnear and His Leading Lady
Celebrity Baby Blog &bull Feb 18, 2010
I love the story behind the gown, I think it's so neat when families are able to hand down things like that. Feel free to agree or disagree with each other as long as you do it respectfully, remembering that… Full Story »
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Maggie Gyllenhaal Hopes Daughter Has a 'Laid-Back' Life
Celebrity Baby Blog &bull Feb 18, 2010
I love the story behind the gown, I think it's so neat when families are able to hand down things like that. There are varying levels of fame, and while actors Maggie Gyllenhall and Peter Sarsgaard are stars by any… Full Story »
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My Weekly Pick: J.Crew Crystal Rock Necklace
Moms Buzz Tips for Busy Moms &bull Feb 18, 2010
Moms Buzz is happy to bring you every Tuesday B.O.W. - the Best Of the Web in a weekly roundup of posts from fine blogs and sites. Meet B.O.W. Members: click here. If you missed any of our posts during the past months, you will be able to see them all at a glance in one single post. More on the editorial posts about Fashion Week this week. This will be a weekly post… Full Story »
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Middle School Mojo
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
Have your child share responsibility for his taking medication. You put it out at breakfast; it's his responsibility to take it. Remind him if he forgets. Empathize with your child. Many middle-schoolers are embarrassed about taking meds, especially if they have to visit the school nurse to get a daily dose. Ask your child's doctor about medications that last through the day. It's been a… Full Story »
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4 Ways to Master Math Facts
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
Bounce on a trampoline or jump rope. Have your child say multiplication facts out loud as she jumps. Practice skip counting-counting by threes, fives, or any other number. Count up and count backward. Make it fun: March around the house,… Full Story »
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I Hit My Stride
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
As a child, I felt like I was in Charlie Brown's classroom. The other kids heard what was going on, and all I heard was "waa, waaa waaa, wa wa." Words were spoken, and I knew them, but I couldn't figure out exactly what it was I was supposed to be learning. By the second grade, I was identified as learning-disabled and hyperactive-today they would call my condition ADHD. I had no idea what any of it meant. I only knew that, three times a week, my teacher told me it was time to go to my "other" classroom. Once… Full Story »
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Our Amazing Race
Additude &bull Feb 18, 2010
It could have been a big mistake-spending a week riding a tandem bike across the state of Iowa with my eight-year-old, Harry, pedaling behind me. Yes, it could have been a disaster could've, would've, should've. But, as with so much else in my life A.H. (After Harry), it was one of the best things he and I have done together. Harry was the first child Steve and I foster-parented after marrying relatively late in… Full Story »
