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Are American Girls Reaching Puberty Earlier?
Puberty…ah, every parent’s favorite memory—and a time each can’t wait to get over with their children. It’s a challenging, hormonal, crazed time which is hard to decipher, harder still to predict—perhaps hardest yet when it finally hits you...
Jul 1, 2011
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Kansas City's Gold Medal Athletes
Meet five local teen athletes who excel in sports and give back to the community.
Jan 28, 2014
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Cyber Safety
The Web is full of opportunities for our kids to experience and see more of the world, but are we doing all we can to keep our kids as safe as possible in cyberspace?
Oct 28, 2013
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Getting Kids Off the iPad
Do you sometimes wonder whether going head-to-head with your children over screen time rules is worth the fight? A recent study confirms that, yes, getting your kids off the iPad—and other electronics—is worth the battle.
Oct 29, 2014
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Thrillsville: Adventures in Kansas City
Discover adventures that are safe, fun and memorable right in our own backyard where you can soar to new heights, plunge to new depths and travel at incredible speeds as your family creates some wild and unforgettable memories!
Jul 1, 2011
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Growing Up Online
Even though there are good reasons to postpone networking on grownup sites, kids have figured out that it’s very easy to lie about age online. Also, many parents regard the under 13 rule as a guideline, more like the ratings associated wit...
Jan 23, 2015
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Kansas City's Christmas Fun Guide: 2013
Christmas in KC is a magical time of year. Celebrate with traditional events including the Kansas City Repertory Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol, a visit with Santa at Crown Center and the KC Ballet's The Nutcracker as well as new...
Nov 18, 2013
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Applying for College, Year by Year
Graduation is just four short years away for your child who just entered high school, and you may be wondering what you can do now to help your student get into college. Starting preparations early is important, so don’t put everything off...
Sep 27, 2013
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Getting Your Teen and Tween to Talk
Remember those toddler and preschool days when your child began talking your ear off and asking questions nonstop? Now, as a parent to a tween or pretween, you probably wish you had a little bit of that back. Right?
Feb 1, 2012
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10 Steps to Squash Sibling Rivalry
When the phrase "sibling rivalry" comes up in conversations among parents, chances are it is closely followed by "bane of my existence." While it's not likely we'll ever squash it completely, there are some steps you can take to make life a...
Aug 28, 2012