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Early Language Immersion: A Window to the World
Whether his patients prefer English or Spanish, Jonathan Guenter has a great bedside manner. A local ER doctor, he’s been bilingual since elementary school — thanks to a decision his parents made more than two decades ago to enroll him in a language immersion program.
Staying Home, Starting Over
You’ve made the big decision to leave your career and stay home with your baby. But stepping outside of your daily work routine and into the very different world of full-time parenting brings with it a great deal of unknowns.
Love Is ...
I love you — three little words that send the most powerful message in the world. It’s hard to believe only eight letters have so much impact on our lives.
When Pregnancy is a Pain
There is an indescribable rush of unbridled emotions when you learn you’re going to be a mother. ... until the physical symptoms of pregnancy kick in!
The Littlest Social Networkers
Everyone knows teens are preoccupied with Web sites like MySpace and Facebook, but now children as young as 5 have social networking Web sites just for them.
Ages & Stages 11-18: Teen Dating Violence
For single teens, the prospect of a Valentine’s Day without someone special may seem a bit unpleasant, but as child psychologist Christie Rizzo, will testify, it’s better to be safe and single, than dating and in danger.
On Call: Your Child Could Have Arthritis
Arthritis is an illness that is often associated with older adults; however, children may also be affected. Although a diagnosis of childhood arthritis can be frightening for the child and the family, most children with arthritis live a full and active life.
Should You Encourage Your Child to Act?
So your daughter went to see "Charlotte’s Web" and decided she wants to be the next Dakota Fanning, or you’ve always thought your son is a natural performer and have wondered if enrolling him in an acting class would be a good idea.
12 Ways to Say 'I Love You' to Kids
It’s fun to find creative ways to show our kids we love them. Here are some ideas for sharing the love on Feb. 14 — and all through the year.
When Your Child Knocks Out a Tooth
Imagine your child coming face-to-face with a set of monkey bars on the playground. Your child falls to the ground, along with a tooth!
African-Americans Who Took A Stand
For nearly 250 years, black men, women and children were held as slaves in America. This year, celebrate Black History Month by remembering those who fought for freedom and civil rights.
What's So Great About Camp?
Ah, camp — what images do you conjure when you remember summer camp when you were a child? Roasting s’mores over a campfire, rolling out your sleeping bag in a cozy cabin, splashing in a lake, making new friends and writing letters?
Taking Care of Kids' Teeth
February is Dental Health Month, and thousands of children will receive visits at school from dentists and hygienists across the country. But what do parents need to know about keeping children’s teeth healthy?
Ages & Stages: 6-20: School's Biggest (and Toughest) Classroom
There’s a room in school that teaches many lessons. Not language arts or social studies, but other lessons, some almost as important. Students learn about relationships, friends, manners, social behavior and status.
Ages & Stages: Pregnancy: Traveling While Pregnant
Everyone loves a vacation, and sometimes getting away from it all is just what the doctor ordered. But if going on vacation means traveling any great distance, you might want to think twice.
Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of . . . Summer Vacation? ?
That annual vacation isn’t a right, it’s a luxury. Financial planner Diane McCurdy offers some simple ways to break the costly "vacation entitlement" habit — and start ?saving now for next summer’s outing.
The Two-Year Attraction: Community Colleges
David Lombard Harrison graduated with an associate’s degree from a community college more than 30 years ago. "It was the perfect transition from high school boredom to the rigors of college curriculum," he says of his experience.
Paying for the Future
North Carolina’s college system seems like a great deal. There are plenty of really exceptional schools and the tuition and fees for in-state (or "resident") students range from approximately $3,000 to $5,500 per year.
High School to College: Making the Leap
College Bound for Success, a North Carolina-based series of workshops, helps parents and students prepare for the transition to college.
Ten Tips for Lowering Out-of-Pocket College Costs
Even if you've been saving since your child was born, chances are there’s still not enough to cover four or five years of college. What’s a parent to do? Follow some of these tips and strategize ways to help cover out-of-pocket costs.
SAT Prep Classes - Should You Pay?
Where does your child want to go to college? What will it take to get him there?
Join the Club! 5 Island Kids Clubs
With more hotels adding kids’ programs these days, we took a look at some super destinations with children in mind. Here are our top choices for island family resorts with Kids Clubs that pass the test!
SPD: Making Sense of 'Sensational' Children
From the moment she became steady on her feet as a toddler, my daughter could twirl and twirl — endlessly spinning in one place, long past the time most of us would have staggered around the room, dizzy and nauseous.
