Family Health - August
Losing weight, colicky babies and battling depression and obesity are this month's health topics.
Parenting
Creating A Successful Study Space
Get great tips on how to make a successful study/workspace at home for your student.
Putting a Stop to Childhood Obesity
If you are concerned about your tween or teen's weight, then this article with pertinent information on weight loss, is a must read.
Studying for Success
Establishing good study habits at home
In the Shadow of a Sibling
Siblings often have to live up to, or live down, their other siblings' reputations. Find out how local moms deal with this situation.
Back-to-School Tips for Parents
Required shots or recommended? Get the list before school starts.
Silver Springs, FL: In the Land of Tarzan
Explore Florida's other side and experience nature in Silver Springs.
Graphic Novels and Comics
Read why comics and graphic novels are cool learning tools for kids.
1,000 Things To Do Before Kindergarten
OK.! Only 5 things to do before Kindergarten from our Rookie Dad. He shares an astonishing lists of tasks he must accomplish before his son enters kindergarten.
Keep ‘Em Busy – Products that Make Summer Fun
From easy-to-use sunscreen to a breezy story about summer clouds, to the latest Phineas and Ferb DVD, we've got a list of great products for the summer.
Internet Gaming
Go inside internet gaming and find out what can lurk beyond the chatting.
Make Your Own Tornado
Step by step instructions for cool, weather craft and experiment.
Button Frame Craft
Craft for Mother's Day that is personalized and memorable!
5 Questions Not to Ask Your Children
Wonder which questions make your kids cringe? We'll tell you what they are and why it's best to avoid them.
Eye Injuries in Sports
Eye injuries can be troublesome on the field. Learn about the most common ones and read our tips on how to avoid them.
How to Get (and Keep) Your Kids Excited About Classical Music
Listening to classical music makes kids smarter? True or not, lots of parents say that when their kids are introduced to classical music, they enjoy it just as much as other kinds of music.
Seven Initiatives to Better Education: A Strategic Plan 2010 for CMS
What kind of school district does Charlotte-Mecklenburg want? As a community, we have a very clear choice: Will we give our children an education that will prepare them to live and work in a global village where they reach further to compete locally, nationally and internationally?
Identifying Gifted Students
In local schools gifted children are identified by a variety of tests and measures, but who gets tested and why?
The Internet: Changing the Face of Education
From creating easier forms of communication to providing new avenues for collecting research, computers have quickly become an indispensable part of education for parents, students and school staff.
Clean Kid Rooms? Tips for Making Fantasy a Reality
1. Find a home for each possession and communicate it to the kids Designate specific spots for clothes, books, toys, towels and toiletries. Repeat this many times over. Check for understanding by encouraging kids to tell you where something should go. Have young ones demonstrate where to place certain items. Labeling (with words or pictures for non-readers) is helpful for everyone, including those outside the family, like grandparents or babysitters who come to help out.
Creative Ways to Tell Your Child 'I Love You'
Valentine’s Day is just one opportunity to show your child just how much she is loved. Use these creative ideas to show how much you care on Valentine’s Day and throughout the year.
What Makes Kids Confident and How Can Parents Help?
Ask any parent what they want most for their children and self-confidence will be at the top of the list. Qualities such as academic or athletic success are notable characteristics that most parents appreciate their children having, but...
Easy Valentine's Day Craft - Make at Home Heart
Help your child make this easy heart for Valentine's Day. All you need: grocery bag, scissors, red or pink yarn or ribbon, markers or crayons. And 10 minutes time!
Resorts Kids Love
Parents plan family vacations fully intending to make everybody happy, but, let’s face it, if the kids ain’t happy, nobody’s happy. With that in mind, you’ll want to take special care to select a destination that appeals to the kids, even involve them in the planning process, so that it truly is a "vacation" for everyone!
