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STUFF the BUS read more

Twelve Easy Steps

to a Great Kid Party Video read more

Nature Detectives:

Summer Fun Today Builds the Leadership of Tomorrow

This summer, hours of outdoor fun can be had using a few simple tools. Nature exploration not only inspires your childs curiosity and appreciation for nature, but also builds leadership skills such as critical thinking and acute observation. read more

Traveling with Baby

"How on earth will you manage? Are you sure it's a good idea?" said friends when we told them we were planning a Caribbean vacation with our 8-month old son. read more

Growing Up Online:

The Time of Their Lives

This summer, millions of kids will attend Camp Interactive. You know, the one where they spend hour after hour with electronic devices: computers, video games, MP3 players, cell phones, television. To some parents, it seems there's hardly a moment when kids aren't plugged in. read more

Family Man "Grounded"

"Daddy, you promised to take us to Hawaii," Jacob says as we watch a TV program about island habitats. "One day soon," I tell him. read more

Dear Teacher

Parents: The language arts are extremely important. Your children use their skills in this subject area to receive information, think logically and creatively and express their ideas. read more

Dear Teacher  read more 

Family Man "Jock Itch" read more

Dear Joan  read more

Post-Baby Bodies Get a "Mommy Makeover" read more

The Medicine Mom Leaves of Three, Let It Be, Or Else  read more

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It's Only Television, Right? read more

Six Ways Camp Encourages Kids to Explore Healthy Behaviors read more 

The Medicine Mom - Herbals and Your Kids: A Case of Buyer Beware  read more

Dear Teacher read more