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Preventing Bullying: When Does It Start?

by Nancy McDermott, Posted Jul 25th 2011 10:30AM

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"Mommy!" My 5-year-old tugged at my sleeve. "Are those 'The Bullies!?'" He motioned toward a group of teens in front of the high school.
"Those are just teenagers," I said. "What makes you think they are ...School is right around the corner and it's time to start thinking about ways to prevent bullying.
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How to Communicate With Your Child's Teachers

by Brett Singer, Posted Sep 9th 2010 10:00AM

Do be friendly. Credit: Getty Images We frequently tell young children to use their words. But parents sometimes need a reminder to use the right words, especially when talking to others about our offspring. Here's ParentDish's guide ...We frequently tell young children to use their words. But parents sometimes need a reminder to use the right words, especially when talking to others about our offspring. Here's ParentDish's guide to what is and is not OK to say to officials at your kid's school.
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Being the Class Mom Takes Time, Sensitivity and Tact

by Amy Hatch, Posted Aug 26th 2010 3:00PM

Are you planning to volunteer at your child's school this year? Credit: Getty Images
Claire Van Arsdale has been room mother for her daughter's class for the past three years, and she says she would do it again in a heartbeat. "I enjoyed ...
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Back to School: Lunch Bags

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Aug 19th 2010 9:00AM

The days of the simple metal box lunch box and plain brown paper bag are, like, so over. Today's kids tote their pb&js in containers so cool, we'd actually use some of them as purses. So please don't blame us for hoping the hot lunch options ...
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School Shopping List: Pencils, Notebooks and, Oh Yeah, Your Own Toilet Paper

by Tom Henderson, Posted Aug 17th 2010 12:37PM

PRODUCTION PLAYER! DO NOT DELETE. brightcove.createExperiences(); Children in Sterling, Colo., will be heading off for another year of school next week. Batteries not included. The school district in the town of 12,000 is feeling ...
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Keep Track of Your Kid's Stuff With Cool Labels

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Aug 4th 2010 2:00PM

Keep track of your stuff with cute labels from KiDecals. Credit: KiDecals
You've bought clothes, lunch boxes, notebooks and water bottles for the new school year -- but how long will your kids actually hold on to their new stash of supplies? ...
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Tighter Belts? Find Kids' Gear for Less With Online Clothing Swap

by Honey Berk, Posted Aug 3rd 2010 2:30PM

thredUP? Word up! Credit: thredUP
Sure, money's tight, but at the rate our kids are growing, their clothes are even tighter. So we welcome any out-of-the-big-box-store solution to saving money on back-to-school shopping this year. Enter ...
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Stylists Help Fill the Back-to-School Haircut Gap

by Tom Henderson, Posted Aug 2nd 2010 2:30PM

Don't let Dad be the stylist. Credit: Corbis
Today, class, we study Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Maslow tells us all human beings have basic needs: There's air, food, water, sleep and ... spiffy haircuts?! Maslow may have ...
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Easy Ways to Bring New Style to Old Hand-Me-Downs

by Gina Provenzano, Posted Jul 22nd 2010 1:00PM

Turn denim scraps into a bouquet to dress up jeans or a jacket. Photo: Gina Provenzano
Just try to name a kid who would pass up something new for a hand-me-down from an older sibling. Still thinking? That's what we thought. While nobody ...
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Back-to-School Shopping Tabs Near $500, Even in a Recession

by Mercedes Cardona, Posted Jul 20th 2010 9:00AM

Sure, money is tight, but you still have to shop for back-to-school supplies. Credit: jupiterimages
Brother, can you spare $500? That could be what you end up spending on back-to-school shopping this year. The economists may say the ...
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How to Help Kids Transition Back to the Grind

by Susan Stiffelman, MFT, Posted Jul 19th 2010 11:55AM

One of the greatest gifts that children bring to us is their passion for enjoying life with wholehearted gusto. Kids are driven by a desire to have fun 24 hours a day (if at all possible), and that thirst brings joy to the lives of everyone they ...
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Back to School Name Report: The Straight-A Generation

by The Name Lady, Posted Sep 1st 2009 4:00PM

Kindergarten is the front line of the naming revolution. By the time a generation of names hits college, we've had time to get used to them -- Alexis and Cameron, your dorms await. But the 5- and 6-year-olds starting kindergarten in the coming weeks ...
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Bedtime routines - What's yours?

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Sep 5th 2008 5:00PM

Kids across the nation should all finally be back-to-school, which means parents across the nation are trying to adjust to a sometimes radical new schedule. Sleep, especially when there isn't enough of it, is on everyone's minds. Most adults need a ...
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Dallas fifth-grader asks teachers "Do you believe in me?"

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Sep 3rd 2008 4:00PM

Dallas, Texas student Dalton Sherman gave the keynote address at this year's kick-off for his local ISD. It's not unusual for students to address the district during the back-to-school kick-off, a pep rally of sorts for teachers and staff. But Dalton ...
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How Moms celebrate the first day of school

by Susan Wagner, Posted Sep 1st 2008 11:00AM

Last week, we asked if you had any special back-to-school traditions in your house, anything you did to make that first day special for your child. This week, though, we're curious about a different kind of back-to-school tradition: how do YOU ...
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