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• Don't Let Kids Drink Before Age 15

  Having that first drink before age 15 puts the imbiber at a higher risk for developing an alcohol problem later in life, a new report suggests.

  
  

• Making the Most of a Trip to Disney World

  Your kids are desperate to go. You know you should go but worry about the crowds, the cost, the baking in the sun as you wait in line. Here's what you need to know to make the most of a trip to Orlando

  
  

• Top 10 Foods for Smarter Kids

  Want your child to do better in school? Take a close look at diet. Certain "brain foods" may help boost a child's brain growth--plus improve brain function, memory, and concentration… Growing bodies need many types of nutrients--but these 10 superfoods will help kids get the most from school.

  
  

• What Every Freshman Must Know about $$$

  Make sure your child knows who's paying for what. Have him/her create a budget and open checking and savings accounts, to get practice balancing a checkbook. Ideally, he should work part-time and open a Roth IRA. Your child will make money mistakes, so try not to blow up when he does. Source: Wall Street Journal

  
  

• Is It Safe for Kids to Use Cell Phones?

  Recent studies suggest the possibility of a link between cell phones and cancer, especially for young people. Until the safety issue is settled, you might consider limiting kids to land lines. If your child does have a cell phone, make sure it's a low-emission model. Encourage texting instead of talking (it keeps the phone away from the head), and make sure the phone is stored away from the body, such as in a backpack, when not in use. Source: Best Life magazine

  
  

• Best Colleges in the U.S.? Think Again!

  What's the best college in the country? Princeton. Next in line are Cal Tech, Harvard, Swarthmore, and Williams. The new ranking, by Forbes magazine, contains some even bigger surprises, including West Point, which is next on the list.

  
  

• Should You Drink with Your Kids?

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• Beware the Happiness Police

  Children need practice coping with adversity in order to develop the resilience they’ll need to face problems later in life. Yet millions of dads are 'cheating' their children by trying too hard to shield them from emotional upset.

  
  

• Neighbor's Building a McMansion--What Now?

  Unless you're developing or buying a McMansion, you're probably no fan of them. Can you prevent a monstrosity from being built on your street? They’re worse than merely tacky. Learn how a McMansion can hurt your neighborhood, what you can do to prevent it, and when to call in a lawyer. Source: The Street

  
  

• The Discipline Dilemma

  How can you and your wife work as a team to set clear, consistent standards for your kids? How do you avoid sending mixed messages or letting them play one of you against the other? Eight guidelines to bear in mind.

  
  

• Teaching Kids How to Garden

  Let go of the sweet fantasy of your child tending a bean from seed to stalk or being struck dumb with wonder as you explain photosynthesis. The adult's dream garden quickly comes into conflict with the child's natural energy. Practical advice you can use, from how to create a controlled mess to choosing plants that grow quickly. Source: Slate

  
  

• How Much Allowance to Give Your Kids

  How much money should you give your children? That depends on how much you can afford and what things cost where you live. A good rule of thumb: give enough for your child to be able to buy a few candy bars or a toy without having to hoard for weeks, but not so much that they're able to buy every new video game the minute it hits the store. An age-by-age suggested allowance chart and more advice for parents. Source: Dolans

  
  

• How to Help a Child Who Struggles with Math

  Mastering mathematics is absolutely essential for future opportunities in school and careers. Your children will need to reach a certain level of competency in math to take many advanced high-school courses, to be admitted to college, and to have a wide variety of career choices. Here are ten ways you can help them maximize their math-smarts. Source: Family Education

  
  

• Why SPANKING Is a Really, Really Bad Idea

  Spanking may lead to aggression and sexual problems later in life, says a new study. So why do so many parents still believe in it? Is spanking abuse? The latest findings on corporal punishment from the American Psychological Association. Source: Newsweek

  
  

• College Admissions: How Involved Should Parents Get?

  You've heard of parents quitting work to care for babies. Now they're quitting—or considering doing so—to help their kids get into college. It's fine to accompany teens on campus visits, remind them of application deadlines and serve as a coach through the admissions process. But watch for signs that you are adding to your child’s stress. When to step back and give your child ownership. Source: The Wall Street Journal

  
  

• What to Do When Your Kid Has the 'Gimmes?'

  Tips for deprogramming a materialistic child. Are you finding it hard to curb your kid's desire for more, more, more? If you think your child is greedy it may be hard to break him of the habit. What you need to know about spending, rewards, needs vs. wants, and more. Source: iVillage

  
  

• 4 Tricks to Make Your Kids More Savvy about Money

  Want to make sure your children grow up to be money-smart adults? Give them a few dollars—and some financial common sense. Four tips to raising financially responsible children, including advice on the best ways to teach them to save, use credit, and delay gratification. Source: Wall Street Journal

  
  

• Skipping Breakfast Makes Teens FAT

  Teenagers who eat breakfast tend to stay trimmer, so to keep weight off they should start the day with some kind of breakfast—and preferably a healthy one. Yet another study is confirming that adolescents who skip breakfast have a higher risk of being overweight. Source: US News & World Report

  
  

• The Right Way to Praise a Child

  Yale University parenting expert Alan Kazdin’s advice on the best ways to give your kids positive reinforcement. You can use these techniques to extinguish whining, tantrums, defiance, and whatever other incredibly annoying behavior is tying your family in knots. Source: US News & World Report

  
  

• 8 Rules for Talking to a Teenager

  If there’s a teenager in your house, you know that grown men and 15-year-olds aren’t always in sync. The problem is not just that you’ve got antipodal interests, but that your minds work differently. Your brain tries to subdue anarchic feelings, while their brains urge the chaos front and center. When you add in the crossing hormonal shifts, you’re almost sure to have a hard time communicating. Eight ways to improve your communication style. Source: Best Life

  
  

• Tooth Fairy Having to Shell Out More

  Even the tooth fairy feels inflation's bite. The price per baby tooth is 22% steeper today than it was a year ago, according to a new tooth fairy poll. Most parents said they pay $1 per tooth. The second most common payment was $5 per tooth. What's up with tooth fairy inflation? Source: WebMD

  
  

• Why Kids Need More OUTDOOR TIME

  Might your children suffer from nature deficit disorder? Research links the absence of nature in kids’ lives to rising rates of obesity, attention disorders, and depression. Overscheduled kids who focus their free time on electronic media (video games, iPods, and television) risk becoming alienated from the natural world. Kids who spend more time outdoors tend to do better on testing, on science; and play more cooperatively. Source: US News & World Report

  
  

• College Essays Shouldn't Be TOO Good

  Make sure it’s not too good to be true. With the rising number of educational consultants and college essay specialists ready to give students a competitive edge, admissions officers are keeping a sharp lookout for essays that might have had an undue adult influence. A shimmering essay from a so-so English student clashes like red stilettos and sweats. Source: The Boston Globe

  
  

• Downloadable Forms & Checklists for Everyday Household Tasks

  Use these printable budgets, contact lists, gift checklists, household inventory worksheets, and other forms to help you get organized for whatever life throws your way. Including help to never forget another birthday or anniversary. Source: Real Simple

  
  

• Geekdad: Great Ways to Get Your Kid Interested in Science & Technology

  This father’s tech blog features DIY inspiration for parents and kids in the form of a flying nightstand, a Mario cake, and robots in action. Source: Wired Blog Network

  
  

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