Parenting
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Why your teen should work this summerJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - Summer jobs for teens are an endangered species worth saving. These seasonal jobs offer more than a paycheck. Summer employment can: • Improve academic performance, espe...
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Summer puts special emphasis on water safety with kidsJun 03, 2018 7:15 am - Kids love water, especially as the weather heats up. But greater access to water brings increased danger for children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, acci...
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Survey: 45% of teens are online 'almost constantly.' But is it good for them?
Jun 02, 2018 1:00 am - Forty-five percent of teens say they are online "almost constantly," according to a new Pew Research Center study on teens and social media use. That percentage has near...
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Constable: Chinese orphan brings love and challenges to empty nestersJun 02, 2018 1:00 am - By Burt Constable Blessed with health, good jobs, lots of energy, the experience of seeing their six daughters grow into happy, productive adults, and the desire to do s...
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How to avoid overuse injuries in young athletesMay 27, 2018 7:30 am - Summer is just around the corner and with the cold weather gone and school out, kids will become more physically active. Many kids will be involved in different camps, ...
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I'm 18. Should I worry about my credit yet?May 27, 2018 1:00 am - Good credit opens up a world you may not have known existed, like Platform 9 3/4 did for Harry Potter. If you jump on the credit-building train at 18, you'll have an eas...
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Splish splash summertime bash – what's new at the DellsMay 21, 2018 11:00 pm - You've toyed with the idea of taking the family to Europe, exposing the kids to history, brie on bread for breakfast, art and architecture and enchanting accents. Prese...
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Early developmental milestones to monitorMay 19, 2018 7:30 am - It's often an exciting moment for parents when their child reaches significant milestones, such as laughing, crawling and walking. While those are major milestones to l...
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Preventing abuse in youth sports and organized activitiesMay 13, 2018 7:15 am - Getting involved in sports, clubs, and other organized activities is good for kids. Children in activities get more exercise and have more self-esteem, research shows, a...
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Navigating veganism at the table, on the playgroundMay 10, 2018 1:00 am - Q. I'm raising my kindergarten-age twins as vegans for ethical reasons. We often talk about why we don't eat animals or drink the milk meant for their babies. My quest...