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Kids love rituals -- it's how they anchor memories. So here's an easy (and cheap) way to start a wonderful Thanksgiving tradition. And all it involves is a sofa, a DVD, and two random hours. First, pick a night over the weekend where everyone's home (we love Friday… Read More »
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A friend of mine was recently helping her daughter with her homework when they got to some challenging word problems that neither of them could solve. My friend's Facebook page was open, so she… Read More »
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Arm Yourself With Information
The names of violent video games tend to travel fast among preteen and teen gamers. And the next thing you know, your kid wants to play them.
Our list of the 10 most violent video games is designed to arm you with enough information to help you…
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Parents trying to limit their kids' exposure to violent media now have a little more support -- from your kids' pediatrician. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics ,…
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How Movie Monsters Help
Kids
Beasts are bad guys, right? Not always. Movie monsters get a bad rap, but they often have positive qualities that help kids learn good things. With monsters, kids can focus on the character's inner beauty and learn how emotional…
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What You
Don't Know About Web Filters
7. They don't catch everything. Most parental control programs use a combination of filtering techniques to block access to unwanted sites. But
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I believe that almost
anything can be turned into a teachable moment. But when I heard
that the Nov. 9 episode of Gossip Girl will feature a threesome in
bed, I felt defeated. I just can't wrack my brains to come up
with what I can tell my 16-year-old son that could transform this
cheesy attempt… Read More »
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Best Vampire Books,
TV, and Movies Stephenie Meyer's Read More »
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What are kids learning from
TV characters? A lot, it turns out. But even negative role models
can open the door to a discussion of what is and isn't
acceptable behavior. We've identified the worst offenders on TV
and offer tips to channel their bad behavior into teachable
moments.
At…
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Between the computer, the
TV, the DS, and the Wii, a lot of screens are vying for your
kids' attention. Parents try lots of different things to limit
screen time -- everything from outright bans to "only on
weekends" to setting a timer. Being The Enforcer of Screen
Time Limits may… Read More »
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