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Free Entree at Ruby Tuesday: Print a coupon for a free entree at Ruby Tuesday (up to $10 value) when you purchase another.
Get $3 Off Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers Coupon: Print a coupon for $3 off Huggies Pure & Natural diapers. You can also print a coupon for $2 off Huggies Little Snugglers.
Free Cookies from Mrs. Fields: Refer three friends to sign up for the Mrs. Field's email list and you'll get a free 24-count Cookie Tin. If you refer more than three friends, you can earn even more cookies -- all the way up to $109 worth of cookies!
Get $5 off at Chili's and $10 Off at Maggiano's: Sign up for the Chili's and Maggiano's email list and you'll get a coupon for $5 off your next visit to Chili's and $10 off your next visit to Maggiano's.
Free Kraft Easy Mac: Play the Kraft Noodlette Game and earn 500 points to print a coupon for $0.55 off two Kraft Mac & Cheese or 1000 points for a free Kraft Easy Mac. You can play until you win.
Medical Mystery Surrounding Highly-Sensitive Kids ... Solved?
This book could help in diagnosing your child's sensitivities. Courtesy of Sensory World
You have a gut feeling that something's wrong with your child: He's often cranky, confused, overwhelmed, fatigued. At times you suspect a rare illness -- maybe autism or ADD? But his pediatrician gives him a clean bill of health, and his teacher says those other labels don't quite fit. Neurodevelopment expert Roya Ostovar may have the answer.
Her book, "The Ultimate Guide to Sensory Processing Disorder," introduces the little-known developmental condition. Children with the disorder cannot properly process stimuli received through the senses. Because sensory processing disorder is just now gaining wider recognition outside specialized clinical circles, it can be difficult to diagnose and, therefore, treat. Not only does "The Ultimate Guide" thoroughly explain the condition and offer many real case examples, it lists detailed, situation-specific strategies for children and their families that can produce life-changing results.
10 Great Deals to Start Your Week
Free Mini Lip Gloss or Eye Primer from Sephora: Take this coupon to the Sephora counter at any JCPenney store to get a free LORAC Mini Lip Gloss or Eye Primer. This coupon expires Sept. 22, 2010.
Get $3 Off $10 at T.G.I. Friday's: Print a coupon good for $3 off any $10 purchase at T.G.I. Friday's. This coupon expires Aug. 25, 2010.
Girl's Circo Jeans for Only $4.99 from Target.com: Target has Girl's Circo Jeans on sale for $6.99 today with free shipping. Use coupon code TGTDMNKD to get an additional $2 off each pair.
Two Creations from Cold Stone Creamery for $5: Print a coupon to get two "Like-It" size Create Your Own Creations from Cold Stone Creamery for only $5.
Get 25 Percent Off Plus 55 Percent Off Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Program: Hooked on Phonics has their Kindergarten Learn to Read Program on sale for 25 percent off right now. Use coupon code SLICK55 to get an additional 55 percent off the sale price, making it only $32.98 after the discounts.
10 Great Deals to Start Your Week
Free 8x10 Photo Collage from Snapfish: Through Aug. 17, 2010, you can get a free 8x10 photo collage with free shipping from Snapfish when you use coupon code GRANDSHIP at checkout.
Buy One Pair of Shoes, Get One Half Off at Payless: Payless Shoesource stores are running a Buy One, Get One Half Off Sale through Sept. 4, 2010. If you order online, you can also get an additional 20 percent off plus free shipping to your local store.
Free Frutista Freeze at Taco Bell: Print a coupon for a free Frutista Freeze with any purchase at Taco Bell. There are menu items starting at just $0.79, so this could make for a great deal.
Get $5 off any $15 Purchase at T.G.I. Friday's: Print a coupon for $5 off any purchase of $15 or more at T.G.I. Friday's. This coupon is good through Aug. 18, 2010.
Free Gluten-Free Back-to-School Ebook: Download a free copy of the Back-to-School Gluten-Free ebook when you use coupon code b2s (case sensitive). This offer expires Aug. 17, 2010. This ebook includes creative gluten-free lunchbox ideas, an easy gluten-free cupcake recipe, a homemade gluten-free tortilla recipe and more.
10 Great Deals to Start Your Week
Free Nabisco Cookies: Today only -- August 2, 2010 -- you can print a coupon for a free package of Nabisco cookies when you purchase another package of Nabisco cookies and a gallon of milk. Walmart sells Nabisco Chips Ahoy cookies for $1.98 per package, so this coupon makes each package only $0.99 each plus the cost of a gallon of milk. This coupon expires August 20, 2010.
Get a $2.99 Meal Deal at Quiznos: Get a small sub, chips and a drink at Quiznos for only $2.99 with this coupon. Please note that not all locations will always accept printed coupons. This coupon expires August 9, 2010.
Free Better Oats: Sign up for a coupon for a free full-sized Better Oats product.
Three Free Photo Cards from Shutterfly: Use coupon code SUMMERCARDS at checkout to get three free photo cards from Shutterfly. You pay only $0.99 shipping.
Get Lands' End Turtlenecks for $2.99: Order a Cotton Interlock Turtleneck in Spiced Rhubarb or Park Green from Lands' End and use promotion code AUG2 and PIN 1759 at checkout to get the turtleneck for only $2.99 plus free shipping.
Best Children's Hospitals: Top 3
Check ranking to find the best facility for your child's needs. Credit: Getty Images
When your child is sick, only the very best care is good enough. So, we're highlighting the nation's top children's hospitals and their achievements in research, innovation and, most importantly, patient care. This is the first in the series on best children's hospitals in the United States.
Every year, more than 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States, and one in 10 children has a chronic illness that needs ongoing medical care. For these children and their parents, finding the right medical institution is key.
In recent years, a number of children's hospitals across the country have emerged as leaders in pediatric medicine, drawing patients from distant cities. Many of these pediatric centers have found niches in various specialized fields, ranging from diabetes to traumatic brain injury. As in many other industries, children's hospitals are surveyed and ranked by a handful of organizations that are widely known for providing these insights.
In recent years, a number of children's hospitals across the country have emerged as leaders in pediatric medicine, drawing patients from distant cities. Many of these pediatric centers have found niches in various specialized fields, ranging from diabetes to traumatic brain injury. As in many other industries, children's hospitals are surveyed and ranked by a handful of organizations that are widely known for providing these insights.
In the process of looking for the top children's hospitals in the country, we identified three leaders who emerged at the top of the list of the major organizations that rank America's best hospitals -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Children's Hospital Boston and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. All have also received myriad other awards for excellence in children's hospitals.
How to Handle Separation Anxiety as the School Year Begins
Some children welcome the adventure of a new school year, eagerly heading off to explore the classroom and make friends, and barely noticing as you say goodbye. But for other children, every school day begins with tummy aches, frantic tears, and desperate drama.
If you have a child who struggles with separation anxiety, here are some tips for helping them successfully manage a new school year:
Develop a bond with your child's new teacher
During the school day, your child's teacher becomes her source of security and comfort. Visit the classroom before school begins and help your child forge a special connection with her new teacher. Look for common interests, and help the teacher begin to take a personal interest in your child, to strengthen a natural attachment between them.
10 Great Deals to Start Your Week
Buy One, Get One Free Ice Cream at Baskin-Robbins: Get a free soft serve ice cream cone at Baskin-Robbins when you purchase another soft serve ice cream cone. This coupon expires August 8, 2010.
Free-After-Rebate Backpacks at Staples and OfficeMax: Buy a backpack at Staples or OfficeMax this week and you can get a full rebate back for the purchase price of the backpack. See more back-to-school deals and freebies.
Get 140 Kids' Name Labels for $3: You can order 140 kid's name labels from VistaPrint right now for only $3.16 shipped. These would be perfect to stick on folders, lunch boxes, school books, notebooks, sippy cups, snack bags and more.
Buy One, Get One Half Off Plus 20 Percent Off at Famous Footwear: Famous Footwear is running a Buy One, Get One 1/2 Off Sale right now. Order online and use coupon code SCHOOL1 to get an additional 20 percent off your order. Shipping is free when you purchase three pairs of shoes or $4.50 if you purchase one to two pairs.
Get Pampers Diapers for $0.09 Each: Amazon.com is currently running a 30 percent off diaper sale. You can combine this sale with the $2 off Pampers coupon on their website and the 20 percent off coupon code from Parents or Parenting the Early Years magazines to get Pampers for $0.09 per diaper or less. If you don't use Pampers, you can combine the 30 percent off sale plus the 20 percent off coupon to score a great deal on other brands of diapers.
Kids Fighting? Don't Send Them to Their Rooms - Teach Them to Get Along
Give peace a chance. Credit: Getty Images
It's standard operating procedure for a parent with fighting kids: If you're feeling particularly energetic, you stop to figure out who did what and maybe even who started it (or not), and then you send your kids to their room.
Turns out, it's time to throw away that parenting manual.
A researcher from the University of Illinois says that approach is not the best one for raising siblings who can get along. By focusing on the conflicts between kids, parents are preventing them from learning how to work things out, Laurie Kramer, professor of applied family studies, writes in the journal Child Development Perspectives.
"Even if you're successful at reducing conflict and antagonism, research suggests that you'll probably be left with little positive interaction between siblings," Kramer says in a statement. "Do you really want your kids to head for their rooms and spend time mainly on their own interests and with their own friends?"
10 Great Deals to Start Your Week
Get $1 Off a Frappe or Smoothie at McDonald's: Print a coupon for $1 off any Frappe or Real Fruit Smoothie at McDonald's. This coupon expires August 15, 2010.
Free Travel-Sized Signature Product at Bath & Body Works -- Through July 28, 2010, you can take this coupon into any Bath & Body Works location to get a free Signature travel-sized item with any purchase.
Free File Folders, Paper, Pocket Folders and Binders from Office Max: You can get 100 percent back in MaxPerks Rewards on purchases of file folders, paper, pocket folders and binders online at Office Max. These rewards must be redeemed at Office Max, but make for an excellent deal if you need to buy ink or other office supplies at Office Max.
Get 50 Free Pampers Gifts to Grow Points -- Get 50 free Pampers Gifts to Grow points when you add code WELCOME2PAMPERS to your account. Find more Pampers Gifts to Grow points here or add points found on the inside of packages of Pampers diapers and wipes. Points can be redeemed for free photo gifts, baby products, gift cards, magazine subscriptions and more.
Free Bagel Fridays at Einstein Bros -- Bring this reusable coupon into any Einstein Bros location before 11 a.m. on Fridays in July and you'll get a completely free bagel. No purchase is necessary. Expires July 31, 2010.
Back to School Countdown Calendar
Make sure your child is ready for the first day of school. Credit: Getty Images
Going back to school can inspire all sorts of emotions for everyone involved. To spark excitement instead of dread, follow these steps on this countdown to the big day.
Six Weeks Before
- Start a school supply list. Take inventory of what you have and what you will need. After you have compiled your list, you can begin researching when the best sales will be and where the best prices can be found. If your state has a back-to-school sales tax holiday, pick that weekend to do the majority of your shopping, especially for big-ticket items such as computers.
- Involve your children in choosing which backpack, lunchbox, notebooks, etc. they will use for the year. Give them time to pick out exactly what they want, as these are big decisions for your kids. Have them go through their clothes and put on a fashion show to see what new clothing they will need.
- Be sure your child is properly registered for school, especially if it's a new school. Check to see which vaccinations are required, and schedule an appointment for a back-to-school physical with your pediatrician. If your child will need special testing or services through the school, make arrangements.
- Double check and confirm your after-school care arrangements. Tell your child where he will be going after school each day. If your kids are older, set up safety rules such as locking doors and answering the phone. Let them know who they should contact each day when arriving at home.
