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Raising Grateful Kids

by vivian manning schaffel posted Friday, October 1, 2010 |

filed under: kids

Most of the children in our country have so much. But do they appreciate it? Todd Aaron Jensen, dad of six and author of "On Gratitude: 51 Celebrities Share What They're Most Thankful For," thinks that teaching children to be grateful will help them lead happier lives -- by as much as 25 percent!

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MASSIVE Fisher-Price Recall Today

posted Thursday, September 30, 2010 |

filed under: safety

Mattel's Fisher-Price is recalling more than 11 million toys and children's products today.

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Is It Sexist to Raise Kids To Be Ladies and Gentlemen?

by dr. wendy walsh posted Thursday, September 30, 2010 |

filed under: dr. wendy walsh

Does gender-neutral parenting make us lose our manners?

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Sixth-Grade Male Cheerleader's Arm Broken by Bullies

posted Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |

filed under: kids

Eleven-year-old Tyler Wilson, the boy cheerleader whose arm was allegedly broken by football-team bullies, said today on "Good Morning America" that his schoolmates are now threatening to break his other arm because he told on them!

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Should Kids Help House Hunt?

by vivian manning schaffel posted Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |

filed under: kids

About to relocate? Don't forget to mine the expertise you have right there in-house. According to a New York Times article, more and more children are taking an active role in the scoping out of new digs when their parents decide to move. But is this a good idea, or is it way too stressful for children?

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A Single Mom, Six Kids ... and One Cop

by blythe newsome posted Tuesday, September 28, 2010 |

filed under: blythe newsome

As we were driving along, the children were bantering and bickering back and forth about various things, and I was lost in my own thoughts, going over the list of things I needed to get accomplished before another week of school started. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a police officer pulled me over ....

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Lots of Sick Days? Maybe Your Child Is Avoiding School

by kate tuttle posted Tuesday, September 28, 2010 |

filed under: kids

Your child may be too young to pull a full-on Ferris Bueller, but it's not uncommon for some kids to whine and cry and say they feel sick when Monday morning rolls around.

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Was It Right to Publish L.A. Teachers' Ratings?

posted Monday, September 27, 2010 |

filed under: kids

I am furious that the Los Angeles Times printed the names of teachers -- and their "ratings" -- in their paper! One teacher who was reportedly stressed over his low ratings even committed suicide over the weekend.