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10/15/2012
Tough Lunch The price my kids pay for me to pack their school lunches is to simply put their lunch boxes in some visible place where I can find them. However, for some reason, my 6 and 8-year-olds remember this routine, but my 10-year-old does not... More >>

Tags: EducationFamilyKidsParentingRaising childrenRelationshipsRelativesSchool
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10/08/2012
Lunch Box Fruits and Veggies It is never too late to encourage your child to make healthy food choices and build a foundation that will last a lifetime. Here are few suggestions for including fruits and vegetable in your child's lunch box... More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move MoreEating healthyEducationFreshBaby.comHealthKidsParentingSchoolSimple SavingsStay-at-Home Mom
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10/03/2012
No More Nagging About Homework My son and I would struggle every evening with homework, because my son could not sit and focus once he got home from school... More >>

Tags: EducationFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildHomeworkParentingRead On-AirSchool
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09/24/2012
Anti-Bullying Laws Are Not the Solution Anti-bullying laws have recently been popping up all over America. They allow children to report their classmates to the police if they feel they are being bullied. However, in my opinion, these laws are stupid... More >>

Tags: BullyingChildrenEducationInternetInternet-MediaParentingSchoolSocial Issues
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08/27/2012
Seven Tips for School Success Many families find the start of a new school year to be exciting while others dread it in anticipation of homework, early mornings, and school stress. But all parents want their children to have a successful school year. Here are seven tips to help every child reach that goal... More >>

Tags: EducationFamily/Relationships - Parent/ChildHigh schoolHomeworkKidsParentingSchoolTeacher
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08/17/2012
First Day of School After my first child's first day at kindergarten, I asked how it went. She launched into a detailed description of how a pack of older students surrounded her... More >>

Tags: Child's humorEducationHumorKindergartenParentingRead On-AirSchool
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08/03/2012
Most Memorable First Day of School The first day of school for me always came with jitters and a stomach so nervous, I could have thrown up at any moment. It's ironic I now work in a school and I'm happy to say I don't feel that way anymore! More >>

Tags: EducationHumorParentingSchool
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08/03/2012
What a Difference a Year Can Make ...I was 11-years-old, a December baby, one of the youngest in my class. I was physically undeveloped and very shy. More >>

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02/01/2012
I Am The One My Son Leans On ...My son came in and asked for a snack. I offered him a cutie and a few leftover slices of homemade French toast sticks and told him that's all he could have since dinner would be ready in 30 minutes. Hearing this sent him into an utter melt-down... More >>

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01/27/2012
My Grandson's Final Straw Moment I have a somewhat different story and take about bullying at school that may be too politically incorrect for you to read. My 14 year old grandson had been bullied at school since the semester began. More >>

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