Children

Safer Walks To School A new program could be an important step toward keeping children around the world safe as they walk to school. Word Count:297
Parents' Guide To Good-For-You Gaming A few simple guidelines can help parents ensure that their kids are making the most of game play time. Word Count:389
Sports Parenting: How To Win, Even If The Team Loses Pointers on what parents can do to keep a sport rewarding for their children. Word Count:475
Keeping Kids Entertained During Long Road Trips Grown-up gadgets designed for kids are a great way to occupy little hands during long trips. Word Count:463
Managing The Family Schedule Parents can avoid school stress by making sure everyone gets enough sleep. Word Count:261
Preparing That Bedroom For A Surprise Guest Before your young college graduate looks for room at the top, you may want to think about getting that extra bedroom ready for a surprise guest. Word Count:349
Free Online College Handbook Navigating the college admissions process and paying for a higher education just got easier. Word Count:250
It's Time To Think About Their Lunch Drinks Nutritionists say that flavored milk can be a secret weapon to help kids drink more milk and get the calcium and protein their growing bodies need. Word Count:583
Supportive Parents Play A Key Role In A Child's Success In School Increasingly, academic success requires parents and children to work as a team. That's why it's important for parents to prepare their children by offering advice and tools that will further their academic careers. Word Count:516
Students Stop Stains This Semester Tips for laundry first-timers. Word Count:436
One Creative Kid Chef Could Win A $25,000 Scholarship Fund As parents prepare for the back-to-school season, packing school lunches such as the traditional peanut butter and jelly sandwich is a great way to stick to the family budget and satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Word Count:456
Taking Pulse Of Voters On School Choice Issues Substantial support for school choice reforms cuts across major demographic subgroups. Word Count:273
Wish I Had This When I Was In School As students prepare to head back to school, there's the annual frenzy in the electronics section in every store across the U.S. as students equip themselves with the latest accessories and tools to get off to a good start. Word Count:460
Family Meals For Less Than $3 A Serving A delicious, nutritious dinner for four can be easy to make and inexpensive to put together. Word Count:372
Teens Vote To Have Voices Heard In '08 A new program will hold teen elections in malls. Word Count:490
Things That Fall Under A New Mom's Radar With so much to do in preparation for the new baby, there are a few things that some parents, and not just new ones, accidentally let fall under the radar. Word Count:916
Parents: It's A Good Time To Catch Up On Missed Vaccinations If your child or adolescent has missed any shots, check with your doctor about getting back on track. Word Count:352
Tips For Easy Fundraisers Picture this: Raising funds can be easier than you imagine if you follow a few tips from the experts. It may be even easier if you have a camera. Word Count:434
Healthy Smiles Get An A+ Proper oral health is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. That's why many parents want their children to get a good grade when it comes to school-year dental care. Word Count:338
Keeping A Kid-Healthy Home Pound for pound, kids eat, drink and breathe much more than adults and are therefore exposed proportionately to more contaminants that food, beverages or the air might contain. Word Count:400
Protecting Children A more effective system for tracking and linking data about child abuse may help protect children in the future. Word Count:149
School Lunch Packing 101 Busy parents know the start of the school year equates to a packed planner filled with everything from recitals to soccer games to parent-teacher conferences. Word Count:469
Moving Children To Learn: Tips For Parents Whether it's dancing, running or just playing outside, it's a smart idea to keep kids moving--and for more reasons than you might expect. Word Count:378
Car Seat Safety: What Parents Should Know The LATCH system was designed to make it easier for parents to install child safety seats correctly. Word Count:452
Software Lets Parents Follow Students' Progress With many schools using student information software, parents and students are increasingly able to leverage the Internet to track academic progress and impact achievement. Word Count:377
Talk To Your Children About School Bus Safety While today's school buses are the safest, most technologically advanced they have ever been, parents still need to take a moment to talk to their children about school bus safety. Word Count:387
During Family Time, Take It Slow And Steady In the new "Tortoise vs. Hare" film, it's 15 years later, and the racing rivalry continues. Word Count:434
Do As I Say AND As I Do--Parents Need To Be Role Models For Healthful Eating Here are some easy steps parents can take to keep their kids happy. Word Count:530
Book A Brighter Future For Your Child More parents are getting the word that helping kids to love the written word is an effective way to improve their lives. By getting kids to love reading, you can help them succeed at school--and later in life. Word Count:395
Dictionary Project Gives Students The Gift Of Words Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries. Word Count:347
College-Bound Students--Time To Get A Real Calculator Tips on how to select a calculator for the college-bound student. Word Count:428
Could Your Child Have Autism? Early intervention, diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with autism. Word Count:416
Do Your Homework On Head Lice Tips to help keep head lice from being present at school roll call this year. Word Count:212
Brainy Backpacks Bust Kids' Boredom Parents who plan ahead--whether it's for a family road trip or the ride home from school--find they can actually look forward to some quality time in the car. Word Count:374
Inventions Help Make Life Easier For Parents A variety of new products, developed by parents for parents, allow them to spend more quality time with their little ones. Word Count:314
Helping Moms Spend Quality Time With Children There are ways that first-time moms can spend quality time with their youngsters while still managing to tend to their busy lives. Word Count:633
Teaching Students To Score On And Off The Field When school bells ring, the sound of a referee's whistle is usually not far behind. Word Count:352
A New Kind Of Family Road Trip PBS's children's programs and Web content help families get moving on a virtual road trip. Word Count:349
Start Kids Cooking In The Garden One way to increase kids' interest in healthy eating is to start them growing nutritious foods in the garden. Word Count:485
Tips For Packing Healthier School Lunches Lunches that make the nutritional grade can help your kids get better grades. Word Count:343
Following The Planner: Four Easy Steps To A Happy And Healthy Play Date By planning ahead, parents can make sure that kids (and grown-ups) have a fun time during play dates. Word Count:645
Keeping Kids Safe Online Simple and practical advice about how to protect children and be actively involved in their digital lives. Word Count:400
How Hidden Germs Can Threaten Your Family's Health Results of a new global study and survey reveal that while American families are making a concerted effort to keep their homes clean and safe, they could be doing more to help protect themselves and their children from dangerous germs. Word Count:384
Three Easy Tips For Starting The Week Off Right Coordinating the family schedule can be a challenge, but a few handy online tools can help to simplify life. Word Count:551
Do Something 101--Lend A Helping Hand According to U.S. Census data, families will spend in excess of $7 billion getting their children ready for school--and more shoppers are hitting the stores early to stock up on school supplies. Word Count:370
Child Safety Seats: Choosing And Using Them Right "Four Steps For Kids" safety guidelines. Word Count:465
Revealing New SAT Guide Preparing for the SAT doesn't have to be an expensive or overwhelming experience, according to a revealing and groundbreaking new SAT guide. Word Count:214
Disney Characters And Circus Are Family Favorites Looking for ways to spend quality time with children is often the highest priority for parents. Word Count:449
Where Are All The Kids? The next time you walk through the neighborhood, you might have a hard time finding a barefoot kid chasing down a toad, or building a tree fort in the woods. Word Count:331
Making The Move To College A few tips--including renting the right-sized truck and having a packing plan--can help make the move to college go smoothly. Word Count:310
Parents And Kids Cook Up Nutritious Snacks And Family Fun Parents can work with their budding chefs to teach them about good nutrition and how to enjoy healthy food for a lifetime. Word Count:441
Get An "A" In Comfortable Dorm Living There's no reason to feel crowded when space is sparse. Word Count:370
Healthy Idea: Kick The Kids Off The Couch! When the kids are out of school, it's never a good idea to let your couch become a popular parking place for TV watching. Word Count:364
Seven Simple Steps To Save For College The sooner you start saving for college, the more time your money will have to appreciate. Word Count:434
Tips For A Successful School Year Whether it's the beginning of the school year or well into the semester, sometimes helping a child succeed academically means understanding how he or she learns best. Word Count:403
Parents Are Part Of Equation For Teens' Math Success Tips for parents to help their teen find the right path to math success. Word Count:690
Safeguarding Your Family And Your Home According to Yale Medical Group, about 45 percent of unintentional injuries occur in or around the home. Word Count:382
Artful Ideas To Create A Memorable Baby Shower When a baby's coming, it's time to gather up family and friends and plan a party that promises laughter, joy, advice and the essential must-haves for welcoming the little miracle into the world. Word Count:525
Travel Tailored For The Younger Generation A popular Caribbean resort caters to the younger set, with plenty of kid- and teen-friendly activities. Word Count:428
Private Student Loans: How To Spot Deceptive Offers Pay attention to college loans. Word Count:471
New "Wave" In Travel Brings Families Closer Multigenerational travel is not only a growing trend, it's hitting closer to home and taking to the water. Word Count:436
Potty Training Can Be Fun And Engaging For Both Parent And Child Talking to children about potty training and using toys and props can make them feel more at ease. Word Count:587
Safety Tips For School Trips With field trips, like everything else, safety is no accident. Word Count:302
4-To-Year-Olds May Need One Less Shot Vaccinations help protect children from serious diseases, but getting your child vaccinated isn't always easy. Word Count:506
Web Site Helps Parents Keep Kids From Smoking Parents who are actively involved and educated on the subject can successfully keep their kids from smoking cigarettes and engaging in other negative youth behavior. Word Count:406
Staying Close To Get Away For many families, the latest vacation trend is hitting close to home--literally. Word Count:399
Students Can Work To End Bullying A unique program that teaches kids the value of kindness may help cut down on bullying in schools. Word Count:343
America's Top 10 Youth Volunteers Named America is paying tribute to 10 middle and high school students from across the country for their extraordinary efforts in serving others through volunteerism. Word Count:376
Preschoolers Explore Cultures, Learn Through Music On PBS KIDS, Miss Rosa encourages children to explore new cultures and experiences. Word Count:345
Safeguarding Your Family's Financial Future Building a family nest egg that won't crack could involve having something known as term life insurance. Word Count:517
Finally...A Healthy Alternative To Soda At home and at school, children now have a fizzy, flavorful and, most importantly, healthy beverage option. Word Count:262
Female Scientists Work To Make Breakthroughs One woman, Dr. Laura Lapham of Florida State University, is studying possible new energy sources at the bottom of the sea. Word Count:680
New Hot Spot For College Students Florida, known internationally as the center for hospitality and consistently ranked as one of the top 10 destinations in the world, can also be a great place to study. Word Count:340
Financial Management Tools Enable College Students To Manage Money To meet the needs of students looking to augment their financial management knowledge, financial services companies create new programs aimed at providing fuller levels of financial understanding. Word Count:429
Breakfast Brain Food Is The Best Way To Start The Day One way to prepare your kids for a successful school or vacation day is to stock the refrigerator with hearty breakfast foods high in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids and choline, such as eggs. Word Count:432
Creating Everyday Miracles For Children Finding the money to provide care for 17 million children at 170 children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada could be considered something of a miracle. Word Count:415
Edibly Fun, Easily Done Recipes For parents contending with a throng of hungry, thirsty kids looking for some munchies, they'll be happy to know they can easily turn their kitchen into a neighborhood hot spot. Word Count:399
Getting In Gear For A Family Road Trip Even if gas prices are high, experts say domestic travel is generally more affordable than going abroad. Word Count:433
Video Games Bridge Generation Gap Between Fathers/Sons Old-school gamers are now bonding with their kids over the latest video games. Word Count:428
Tips On How To Vacation In Comfort By taking comfort into account, parents can help ensure a more enjoyable vacation experience for the entire family. Word Count:397
Kids And The Constitution Most children don't spend much time thinking about the Constitution, the rights it guarantees and how its principles govern many aspects of their daily lives. Fortunately, two books for middle-school-age children help present these principles in action, in a way children can really relate to. Word Count:193
Beloved TV Characters Can Come Along For The Ride; Perfect For That Summer Trip With new video game titles, youngsters can follow the adventures of favorite characters from TV shows and movies. Word Count:386
Exploring The "Sunny Side" Of Tobacco Use While there may not actually be a "sunny side" to tobacco use, a new campaign takes a satirical look at just how misleading some tobacco advertising can be. Word Count:435
Plush "Pets" Straight From The Web One of the most popular tween sites on the Web, Neopets, is a safe online destination where users can "adopt" virtual companions called "Neopets." Word Count:165
Teaching Children The Art Of Written English It's important for children to learn how to communicate through the written word. Word Count:427
Pushing Polio To The Brink Of Eradication To achieve a world free of the crippling disease polio, there's an effort under way to raise $100 million. Word Count:402
Scholarship Program For Low-Income Students Determined To Succeed There's a scholarship program that recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their education. Word Count:368
Fun Attractions To Keep Everyone Entertained The trick when traveling with the family is to choose destinations that everyone--from the littlest toddler to teenagers--will enjoy. Word Count:609
Family Vehicle Vacations Can Be A Great Deal You won't have to go far to figure out the best vacation value. Experts agree that even with the rising cost of gas, the traditional family summer vacation by car costs less, is more convenient and is not as stressful as flying. Word Count:324
Kids And Technology: Diversion Or Addiction? Good news for parents and educators concerned that young people may spend too much time online. Word Count:355
Healthful Eating By learning the ABCs of DHA, many parents are discovering a delightful way to protect their little ones' hearts, brains and eyes. Word Count:341
Keep Kids Fueled With Fiber A free pocket guide can help families make fiber-smart choices both at home and when eating out. Word Count:462
A Program Designed To Protect Children With Autism Raising a child is a challenge. Raising a child with an illness or disability such as autism is a journey with unprecedented struggles along the way. Word Count:662
Locking Medicine Cabinet Secures Medicine, Valuables According to The Partnership for a Drug-Free America, prescription drug abuse by teens and young adults in the United States is a serious problem. Word Count:339
Protect Your Skin, Naturally Nutritional supplements may help support skin health. Word Count:339
Quick And Nutritious Breakfast Tips For Warm--Weather Mornings Summertime tends to conjure up images of lazy days spent relaxing on the beach. In reality, the warmer months can be just as busy and hectic as the school year. Word Count:444
Planning A Family-Friendly Trip Mapping out fun family travels can be easier than vacationers might expect. Word Count:376
Safe Products For Baby When it comes to providing the best possible products for babies, mothers often know best. Word Count:162
Playful Tips For Positive Parenting Learning more about how children develop and grow can transform the ordinary tasks of parenthood into extraordinary moments. Here are a few playful tips. Word Count:526
Kicked-Up Mac And Cheese In 10 Minutes On-the-go moms know that getting the whole family around the dinner table each night can be a challenge. Yet, putting delicious and nutritious meals on the dinner table doesn't have to take up the bulk of precious family time or break the budget. Word Count:235
Essential Tips For Beginner Fish Keeping While keeping an aquarium can be a relaxing hobby, it requires a fair amount of work to keep your fish happy and healthy. Word Count:436
Give The Gift Of Safety Tips for protecting your teen driver. Word Count:338
Helping Children Get Smart About Money It could pay to teach kids about managing money--and financial experts say the earlier the lessons begin, the better. Word Count:325
Moms Satisfy Picky Palates Using One Recipe, Four Ways In the time it takes to make an everyday dinner, parents can easily create four meals out of one. Word Count:402
Campaign Plants Trees At Schools Across The U.S. In a single day, more than 800 trees were planted at schools and parks across the U.S. Word Count:411
Reading Up On School Choice A growing number of parents have given high marks to school choice programs. Word Count:173
Vision Protection Helps Kids Avoid Eye Injuries An eye doctor can help you identify specific eyewear to protect your child from unnecessary eye injuries. Word Count:179
Time For Togetherness Weekends and vacations can offer many wonderful opportunities for quality family time without the distractions of busy weekday schedules. Here are some easy and inexpensive ideas. Word Count:159
Keeping Families Safe Behind The Wheel If you're like many parents, you're no stranger to the road. Word Count:344
Five Tips For Affordable Family Road Trips The kids playing patty-cake in the backseat, dad pointing out the largest ball of twine, mom singing songs and telling stories--for many, the road trip is the quintessential family vacation. Word Count:418
Nutrition Education For Children And Families Nearly 16 percent of children and adolescents are overweight in the U.S. Word Count:432
Survey Shows Allergies Taking A Toll On America's Youth Having a treatment that works--and is safe--is important to children and adults whose nasal allergy symptoms interfere with everyday life. Word Count:360
Filling Grandparents' Houses With Children's Laughter A printing mailbox can be a convenient way to get regular pictures of a new grandchild. Word Count:460
Lemonade Stands Create Young Philanthropists Aside from juice, profit and fun, another thing your child can squeeze from his or her lemonade stand is an appreciation of the value of giving. Word Count:351
From Dishwashers To Diapers, Moms Are Today's Innovators The Mother of Invention Grant Program helps deserving moms bring their innovation dreams to fruition. Word Count:474
Prom: A Time To Protect Teens From Abusive Relationships Experts say a simple conversation with teens could help them avoid abusive or violent relationships. Word Count:586
Traveling Sales Crews: What You Should Know The next time an unexpected knock on your door turns up a young salesperson with a sympathy-worthy sales pitch, you might want to think twice about supporting what may be a traveling sales crew. Word Count:392
Why It's Important To Learn About Cerebral Palsy Today We all know the importance of making sure a child is healthy, but parents may not be aware of the signs and symptoms of major developmental disabilities, such as cerebral palsy (CP). Word Count:573
Help Make It A Safe Summer: Don't Serve Alcohol To Teens A national campaign to reduce underage drinking focuses on the "social sources"--parents of other teens, older siblings and friends--from whom most teens who drink get their alcohol. Word Count:394
Eighth-Grader Turns Life-Long Genetic Condition Into Science Project Project Highlights First And Only Drug To Treat Metabolic Condition, PKU Word Count:683
Get To Know The Tree Next Door This Spring This season, why not show a little appreciation and acknowledge the trees within our communities that beautify our front yards, line our roads and provide shade in our neighborhood parks? Word Count:680
Rescuing Diamonds From The Rough Before kids can break out their gloves and batting helmets for baseball and softball leagues this summer, it's increasingly important to ensure the fields on which they are practicing and playing are safe. Word Count:486
Swim Safety Tips for swim safety. Word Count:487
Sending Help Around The World It seems many Americans are given to helping others. Word Count:378
Acne Care: A Total Approach The best step teens can take toward improving their skin may be to adopt a consistent skin care routine. Word Count:330
Expanded Opportunities For Teachers There's a new way for elementary-school teachers to get a chance to improve their math and science teaching skills. Word Count:397
The Time Is Right To Step Up To A Digital SLR Camera Here are important features to look for when stepping-up from a point-and-shoot to a DSLR camera. Word Count:342
Teen Superstar Works To Minimize Technology Gap Efforts to minimize the technology gap in schools may soon hit the right chord thanks to a partnership that includes teen superstar Jordan Pruitt. Word Count:406
Celebrating The Strength And Courage Of Cancer Survivors Bright Starts celebrates the courage and strength of breast cancer survivors, strong personal supporters or advocates. Word Count:374
Energizing The Kids Model building can be a terrific way to develop a child's creativity. Word Count:172
Look Fabulous Through Your Fourth Trimesters Having a baby is the most exciting time in your life, but your changing figure can be a challenge. Word Count:434
Pushing Stroller Safety As more parents use jogging strollers, baby carriers and bike trailers to enjoy the outdoors with their toddlers, experts stress the importance of protecting children from spinal cord injuries. Word Count:155
A Parent's Tips For A Head Lice-Free Summer You don't have to let lice put the bite on your child. Here are hints on how to avoid picking up nits. Word Count:605
The Benefits Of Growing Up With Pets A pet can be more than a warm, furry or feathered friend that greets you when you return home. Growing up with pets can be good for a child's health and development. Research has shown that interacting with pets can contribute to a child's self-esteem and self-confidence. Word Count:399
Sunscreen Made Simpler By now, most Americans are aware of the dangers of sun exposure. For children, the risks are especially high, because just one blistering sunburn can double the risk of skin cancer later in life. Word Count:477
A Fun Time Starts By Following Safety Rules No matter what the attraction, following safety rules can help ensure that a fun time is had by everyone. Word Count:368
Tips On Increasing Swimming Pool Safety If you want to make a splash with swimming pool safety, here are some tips. Word Count:453
It Makes "Cents" To Share A new online community helps parents-and helps them help the environment at the same time. Word Count:388
The College Admission Essay: Your Chance To Shine Your college admission essay is your best chance to shine--to show who you are, how you think and why you deserve that spot in the freshman class. Word Count:432
Time To Play Research shows that children who play with adults demonstrate greater creativity and problemsolving skills. Word Count:136
Childhood Is Calling Moms and dads can help their kids enjoy the magic of childhood with a few simple pointers. Word Count:403
A Road Map For Mothers And Daughters A beautiful road map for strengthening the crucial bond between mothers and daughters has arrived. Word Count:186
Family Film Nights Foster More Togetherness A good move, many parents have found, is to have a family movie night--especially on days when the kids are out of school. Word Count:359
Examining A Family's Medical Expenses Giving your health insurance a checkup could be a smart way to save money. Word Count:377
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
Design A Stylish Nursery Artist and designer Ron Briere shares some tips for turning that cluttered office or spare guest room into baby's own corner. Word Count:174
My Little Miracle Every birth can be considered a miracle, but for those whose parenting journey has been more challenging, a baby can seem even more miraculous. A nationwide contest, now in its fifth year, celebrates the resolve shown by the thousands of women who take fertility treatments to achieve their dream. Word Count:246
My Little Miracle Every birth can be considered a miracle, but for those whose parenting journey has been more challenging, a baby can seem even more miraculous. A nationwide contest, now in its fifth year, celebrates the resolve shown by the thousands of women who take fertility treatments to achieve their dream. Word Count:246
Organizing The ADHD Family Getting organized may top many a family's "to do" list. Fortunately, getting organized--and checking off more items on that list--may be much easier if you use some tried-and-true organizational methods. Word Count:763
Organizing The ADHD Family Getting organized may top many a family's "to do" list. Fortunately, getting organized--and checking off more items on that list--may be much easier if you use some tried-and-true organizational methods. Word Count:763
Survey Grades The State Of Homework How much value do teachers, parents and students place on homework assignments? The answers may surprise you. Word Count:505
Survey Grades The State Of Homework How much value do teachers, parents and students place on homework assignments? The answers may surprise you. Word Count:505
More Bang For The Buck In Orlando There are a number of ways for families to save on a vacation to Orlando, and many of them start with a trip online. Word Count:414
Generation Y Finds New Ways To Help We are often referred to as the "Internet Generation" or the "Reagan Babies," but by definition we are Generation Y. Word Count:363
Spreading Olympic Cheers This year's Olympics are being held in China, but you probably won't have to travel far for American athletes to hear your cheers. Word Count:152
Avoiding Weight Gain In College Researchers say possible explanations for the weight gain in freshman and sophomore college years include more drinking, more socializing that involves eating, high-fat foods in dorm cafeterias and less physical activity. Word Count:377
What To Eat During Weekend Road Trips Packing a healthy lunch before hitting the road can save you time, money and unwanted fat and calories. Word Count:351
What To Eat During Weekend Road Trips Packing a healthy lunch before hitting the road can save you time, money and unwanted fat and calories. Word Count:351
Minors and Online Surveys Children, age 12 and younger, offer marketers an abundance of useful information. Word Count:664
Peace Of Mind About Babies' Eye Health A no-cost public health program provides one-time comprehensive eye and vision assessments to infants between 6 and 12 months of age. Word Count:517
Matching Teens With Success Sometimes it's easier to reach the top of a profession when you have someone to look up to-and many of today's teens have just that. Word Count:362
Private School Teachers Are Making The Grade Close-knit relationships with students, faculty and administrators; small class size; and greater academic freedom-these are some of the reasons teachers say they enjoy teaching at independent private schools. Word Count:318
Keeping Meals-And Families-Safe Home cooks who follow a few tips could keep safety on the menu-and food-borne illnesses off of it. Word Count:339
Seconds Count When Your Child Gets Burned Of all the items that should be in a well-stocked kitchen, first aid treatments might be the most important. Word Count:377
Ice Cream Scores At Minor League Ballparks Ice cream treats are just another thing to enjoy when spending time with the family at a minor league baseball game. Word Count:425
A Real Head Scratcher For Parents Each year approximately 6 to 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 12 years of age are infested with head lice-causing many parents to scratch their heads and wonder what they did wrong. The answer: probably nothing. Word Count:401
Delaying Vaccinations Puts Young Children At Risk Protecting your child's health means getting him or her vaccinated on time, every time. Word Count:418
Good News For Shel Silverstein Fans "Don't Bump the Glump! And Other Fantasies" by Shel Silverstein is back. Word Count:188
Packing For Summer Camp As if getting your kids ready for summer camp weren't crazed enough, here's the new question that could be on parents' frazzled minds: Did I remember to pack their business cards? Word Count:431
Symptoms Of ADHD In Adults May Lead To Potentially Serious Consequences There is hope for adults with ADHD. Word Count:471
Help Kids Gear Up For The Game More and more, parents are keeping an eye on ways to protect their youngster's vision. Word Count:375
Talking To Teens About Medicine Abuse There are ways parents can help prevent their teens from abusing prescription drugs--a dangerous situation that's more common than you might think. Word Count:397
Fighting Superbugs It seems parents have yet another reason to get kids to keep their hands clean: superbugs. Word Count:212
Timely Vaccination Is Key To Helping Prevent A Potentially Serious Disease A simple vaccine can help prevent a common, highly contagious condition in children. Word Count:614
How Smart Parents Handle Medical Emergencies In a medical emergency, every second counts-and this is especially true for children who live with food allergies. Word Count:594
Free Crisis Counseling For Troubled Teens And Parents An organization hotline that helps over 50,000 troubled teens every year wants to extend free counseling to help teens and their parents. Word Count:589
Parents: Family Driving Contract Important For Your Teen Parents can help keep their newly licensed teens on the road to safety with a parent-teen driving contract. Word Count:291
Celebrate Birthdays On A Grand Scale Just about everyone loves cupcakes. Word Count:364
Make Your Best Effort To Prepare For The Worst There are simple ways to prepare your family before a disaster strikes. Word Count:496
Connecting Young Victims With Help A new service may help many young crime victims find the help they need. Word Count:400
Make Every Day Feel Like Mother's Day Moms are often so busy taking care of everyone else that they end up putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list. Word Count:304
Scholarship Program Recognizes Young People With Crohn's Disease A leading biopharmaceutical company will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each. Word Count:459
Water Program Brings Wave Of Support To Children About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water--but only a drop in the bucket is drinkable. Word Count:386
Warmer Weather Means It's Pinworm Season Surprising as it may seem, there's a highly contagious intestinal worm that infects 40 million Americans each year. Word Count:352
Survey: Teens Eager To Learn About Money Parents have a number of day-to-day opportunities to talk to their teens and teach them about money. Word Count:403
Vascular Health A free online book can help children learn how to improve their vascular health. Word Count:150
TLC's Felicia D. Stoler Provides Tips for Healthy Family Lifestyles There are easy ways to incorporate healthy habits into your family's life. Word Count:496