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A true tale of hope for ages 3-81/6/2009
“Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope” by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Bryan Collier (2008, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
Ages: 3-8
Cost: $16.99
Long ago, ...
Save money AND have fun!1/3/2009
Lately there’s been a lot of talk about our economic future. Parents are tightening their purse strings and sticking closer to home. The economic forecast may be bleak, but there are common sense ...
Your child has a significant other - now what?1/3/2009
Long-term relationships for teens – they can be fairly difficult and tricky to navigate through for parents. How close is too close? How much space is dangerous? Here are the top 10 lessons I’ve l...
Resources to stop bullying12/29/2008
Is your child or your child's friend being bullied? If you need more information on how to stop bullying at your child’s school or neighborhood, these resources can help:
National Youth Vi...
Foods that may improve ADHD symptoms12/29/2008
There is an ongoing debate over whether certain foods can aggravate symptoms of ADHD. Some experts advise keep your shopping cart and refrigerators loaded up with the following foods:
green, le...
Too cold or snowy to get out this weekend?12/29/2008
It's no secret that there's plenty of fun to be found in the Hudson Valley this winter. But if you feel like staying at home instead, here are a few ideas to keep your kids entertained: ...
Best indoor fun for kids12/29/2008
When the kids are climbing the walls, you know it’s time to get out of the house. But when it’s too cold to play outside, you may think your options are limited. Don’t worry, there’s a lot g...
ADHD and the food connection12/29/2008
It’s the most commonly diagnosed childhood behavioral disorder in the United States. Causing fidgeting, excessive talking, a lack of organization and overall focus, it has thousands of paren...
Signs your child is ready for kindergarten12/29/2008
Is your little one ready for school? If your child can do the following, chances are he is ready.
Can wash hands, blow nose, brush teeth, use utensils to eat, cup to drink,...
Is your child ready for kindergarten?12/29/2008
Evan will be five in November and has completed one year of preschool. He can write his name, knows most of the alphabet and can count to 10. But, he has trouble identifying shapes and color...
Replace tube time with family time12/29/2008
Studies show that kids are spending too much time in front of computer and television screens. It's up to parents to monitor their children's viewing habits and enforce limits. If you’re con...
Study shows young kids are spending too much time in front of a screen12/29/2008
The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit foundation focusing on health policy and communications, did a study that found that children ages six and under spend an average of two hours per d...
Too much tube time12/29/2008
Traditional images of childhood often include Norman Rockwell-like depictions of a rosy-cheeked child playing leap-frog outdoors, or dutifully practicing scales on the piano. But images of a...
Find fun and funky frocks at Hudson Valley retailers12/29/2008
Fairy shirts by Sticky Pixies
These fun shirts have a fairy on the front wearing a removable-Velcro dress. You can buy different fairy dresses, so the fairy on the shirt can wear a differe...
Learn the warning signs of bullying12/29/2008
In most adolescent movies bullying is often portrayed as somewhat benign or even comical for both the bully and the victim. Most bullies are big, goofy, “clueless” guys picking on the new kid or t...
Get your child involved as your family grows12/29/2008
Some kids have a hard time adjusting to the arrival of a new sibling. To help your kids get ready for the new arrival, "Sibling Relationships", a brochure published by the American Academy of Pediatri...
Bringing home a new baby?12/29/2008
Are you expecting a new baby? If your other children aren't ready yet, there's hope. More and more hospitals are offering sibling preparation classes. Call your hospital’s maternity ward to see if thi...
Preparing your kids for a new sibling12/29/2008
Is your little one having mixed feelings about his new brother or sister being born because he won’t be the “baby” anymore? Are you worried about how he will react once his sibling actually ...
Family support is critical for gay teens12/29/2008
For the first time, researchers have established a clear link between rejecting behaviors of families toward lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adolescents and negative health outcomes in early adult...
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