Parenting
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The best brain-boosting foods for final exam season
May 27, 2017 7:20 am - It is final-exam time again, and stress is back in the house. My boys are focused and looking for every edge imaginable as they review and process all they have learned ...
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Should I let my child play contact sports?May 21, 2017 7:30 am - If you have children in athletics, you're probably aware of the heightened concern over the risk associated with concussions. U.S.A. Football, the national governing bod...
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Grab your swimsuit and hit a suburban beachMay 21, 2017 7:00 am - Looking to spend some quality time outside this summer? Don your swimsuit, put on some sunscreen and head to a local beach. Along with giving you the chance to relax and...
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Teenager's job search can help build adult skills
May 14, 2017 7:16 am - Q: My 17-year-old son is looking for an evening and weekend job. He's polite, well spoken and clean-cut. But when he goes into places that are advertising, managers just...
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Your health: Most kids rely on french fries as their vegetableMay 13, 2017 7:30 am - Survey: Fries are most kids' veggies Most children go days without eating any greens, a new study reveals. For 90 percent of kids, potatoes - in the form of french ...
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When other parents have different technology rules
May 13, 2017 7:00 am - A fellow parent tagged me on a great Facebook thread the other day. Her query echoed a question parents frequently ask me: What do you do when other people's rules for t...
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A new 'Best Places to Work' list — this time for dads
May 07, 2017 7:00 am - Up to a year of paid leave. On-site child care. Flexible work schedules. These are some of the paternity benefits that top companies offer employees, according to a list...
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Study: Grounding teens from social media doesn't help — and could hurt
May 06, 2017 7:00 am - It all used to be so simple: Break the rules, get grounded and be forbidden from hanging out with your friends. These days, of course, social media makes anywhere a teen...
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Tool or toy? Schools struggle with rules for fidget spinners in classroomsMay 03, 2017 5:00 am - When he's doing homework, reading a book or sitting in class, 10-year-old Luke Doubek often grips a fidget spinner — a silent, three-pronged spinning toy that's held bet...
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Treat your mom (and yourself) to afternoon teaApr 30, 2017 7:23 am - Pinkies up! Ready to use your best manners? Take a break from your fast-paced day for afternoon tea, a leisurely luxury that's steeped in tradition and perfect for Mothe...