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5 Back to School Items for Moms
Moms don’t need back-to-school items, you’re probably thinking. Okay, maybe we don’t exactly need them, but they’re fun, inexpensive ways to treat ourselves. Here are a few ideas.
Sep 1, 2011
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Make the Most of 2,700 Seconds
With the first day of school right around the corner, it’s more important than ever to make the most of our 2,700 seconds (that’s 45 minutes to those of us who are math challenged) in the mornings!
Jul 27, 2014
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Does Music Make Your Child Smarter?
Even though I generally doubt that you can improve in an area without hard work, there is something compelling about the idea of the Mozart Effect - that listening to classical music makes a child smarter. I really want to believe in it. Bu...
Sep 1, 2008
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Picking a Preschool
It’s the question that causes as many sleepless nights as a newborn’s feeding schedule: When is the right time to send our “baby” off to preschool?
Jan 28, 2013
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Fun Once the Bell Rings
After school activities are an essential and fun way to round out your child’s overall educational experience. Integrate both structured and DIY activities that complement your child’s disposition, age and interests.
Jul 28, 2014
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Why Twitter?
Birds do it. Celebrities do it. Even politicians, businesses and school districts do it. Does your neighbor do it? Or the mom you met at playgroup? Or your best friend from high school? Should you do it? Should you let your kids?
May 1, 2009
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ADHD in the Classroom
In a National Health Interview Survey 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that approximately 7.2 percent of children ages 3 - 17 were affected by ADHD. There are three subtypes of ADHD: inattentive; hyperact...
Aug 1, 2009
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Choosing The Right Computer
When buying computers for teenagers, keep in mind their specific ages and needs. Does a desktop or laptop make sense? What about a touch screen? From durability to ease of use, there are several things to consider:
Nov 1, 2010
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7 Ways to Constructively Use Carpool Time
It’s back-to-school time, and for some moms, that means sitting in the car rider line waiting for their child to come out. That time doesn’t have to be wasted.
Jul 28, 2014
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Avoiding the Headache of Homework
Before your eyes glaze over the next time your son asks for help with the Pythagorean Theorem, have your child check out a few of the many homework helper sites in cyberspace. The wealth of homework-related resources on the Web can be a boo...
Feb 1, 2007