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Kids Less Likely to Have 'Four Eyes,' Study Says

by Honey Berk, Posted Oct 6th 2010

Shades are cool. Prescription eyeglasses? Not so much. Credit: Getty Images
Yes, folks, children with glasses do still get teased and called ...Specs appeal? Not really. More than half of optometrists say it's appropriate for children to start wearing soft contact lenses between the ages of 10 and 12.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences Really a Game of Cat and Mouse

by Tom Henderson, Posted Oct 6th 2010

"This world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's and yet as mortal as his own ... as men busied themselves about ...Parents and teachers are so busy judging each other, they forget about the child.
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How to Prevent Sports Injuries

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Oct 1st 2010

To avoid injury, have kids take some time off their primary sport throughout the year. Credit: Corbis School is back in full swing, and ...School is back in full swing, and for many kids that means sports are, too. While athletics are a great way for kids to get some fresh air, exercise and relieve stress, increasingly they are a source of injury, too.
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10 Questions to Ask - or Avoid - at Your Next Parent-Teacher Conference

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Asking questions is the first step to better parent-teacher communication. Credit: Getty Images
Sweaty palms, cotton mouth, the fear of raising ...Sweaty palms, cotton mouth, the fear of raising your hand ... if teachers and classroom settings made you nervous as a kid, the thought of your next parent-teacher conference might still cause anxiety. Take a deep breath. Knowing what to ask -- and which questions to avoid -- can help calm your fears.
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Worried About Your Child's School-Related Anxieties? Here's How to Help

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Take your child's concerns seriously. Credit: Getty Images
Most parents anticipate a certain level of back-to-school jitters for our kids, and ...By knowing what to expect, parents can help their children deal with worries they might not understand themselves.
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From Hip-Hop to Zydeco: A World of Difference in Kid's Music

by Christopher Healy, Posted Oct 1st 2010

Whatever genre you want, you can find it in children's music. Illustration: Christopher Healy
Once upon a time, children's music was nothing ...Nowadays, it's hard to find a genre that the family music scene hasn't touched upon, so your child's musical education can be as widely varied as you like.
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How to Help Children of Depressed Parents Cope

by the editors at Health.com, Posted Sep 30th 2010

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Depression in children is very serious. At any given time, 5 percent of children age 9 to 17 meet the criteria for major ...In many cases, the root of childhood depression can be found in the people with whom they are closest.
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Goodbye Junk Food? School Study Finds Teaching Good Nutrition Can Change Kids' Food Choices

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Sep 29th 2010

Not every bite-size, crunchy snack is loaded with fat and calories. Credit: Getty Images
Who knew if you offered a kid broccoli and apple ...Sounds shocking, but this study found if you teach kids about good nutrition, they'll actually want to eat their veggies. Dig in!
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