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When Is A Kid Old Enough to Call Friends on the Phone? ||

Image via Wikipedia By Linda ShiueA few weeks into the Kindergarten year, my daughter's teacher went over her "assessment" test and pointed out that she had lost points for not knowing her phone number, mailing address, and zip code.  (If...

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Nov 6

Stealing Halloween Candy at School

Stealing Halloween Candy at School ||

By Linda ShiueI blame it on the full moon.  My husband was traveling.  I was rushing to pick up the kids from childcare.  My cell phone rang.  I picked it up, thinking it was my husband calling to tell...

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Nov 4

Kids and Imaginary Friends

Kids and Imaginary Friends ||

By Linda Shiue My daughter's 2nd grade teacher has given a really fun, year-long class assignment.  She has a Curious George doll who is sent home with a different student each week, along with a journal.  The student is...

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Oct 29

Getting Your Kids to Talk

Getting Your Kids to Talk ||

By Linda Shiue"What did you do in school today?"   "Nothing."   I am sure you have all heard that from your kids.  Sometimes it really was a routine day, learning math, learning reading, going to recess, etc...  But my...

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Sep 16

Mama, What's For Lunch?

Mama, What's For Lunch? ||

School is back in session, and that means making 5 lunches a week to keep your kids fueled and ready to learn.  There is always the option of school lunch, but that may not be the most desirable or nutritious...

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Nov 14

Bake Sales Against the Law

Bake Sales Against the Law || bake sales,schools, against the law,california,healthy lunch

Yes it is true, at least in California, that Bake Sales on school premises are against the law.  Being the progressive, cool state that California is, they are going straight at the childhood obesity problem and revamping school menus with...

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Oct 24

Boom Blox

Boom Blox || boom blox,electronic arts,ea,steven spielberg,games

In this game, gaming giant Electronic Arts and movie giant Steven Spielberg join forces to create what might be one of the most fun games for the Wii.  My kids (boys ages 9 and 6) love it (but then again...

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Sep 11

How To Teach Your Kids To Deal with Peer Pressure

Have a child who just entered middle school? Peer pressure can be the biggest issue your child may face over the next few years. Remind yourself and teach your children the main points of how to avoid, and deal...

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Aug 20

Back To School Shoes

Back To School Shoes ||

If your needing to gear up this fall for school shoes then don't forget to check out Patagonia. Always quality, cute and environmentally conscious. These Mary Janes have pigskin leather lining and footbed (tanned to ISO-14001 environmental standards). The stitched-on...

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Aug 17

Eco Fashion For Back To School

Eco Fashion For Back To School ||

Looking for some great back-to-school clothes that are eco-conscious? Check out GreenEdge Kids. They bring you the best quality, selection, and style - the edgiest of sustainable, organic and eco-friendly children's and toddlers' clothes. You will find the latest...

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