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Is 13 Too Young to Start Bodybuilding?

by Lesley Kennedy, Posted Jul 19th 2011 11:30AM

If you hear your kids saying "We're gonna pump (clap) you up" in the mirror while applying bronzer, flexing, posing and lifting weights you'd be afraid to even go near, it may be time for a body image intervention. "Today" reports youngsters ...The number of kids ages 6 to 11 joining gyms has doubled since 2005.
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U.S. Census: Where Have All the Children Gone?

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jul 14th 2011 1:00PM

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Census figures tell us there are fewer children in the United States -- percentage-wise -- than ever before.
Whew, what a relief. Remember growing up with all those dire warnings of overpopulation? Well, this ...Census figures tell us there are fewer children in the United States -- percentage-wise -- than ever before.
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Study Says 1 in 13 US Children Have Food Allergy

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 20th 2011 11:30AM

1 in 13 children in the U.S. have a food allergy. Credit: Getty Images
CHICAGO (AP) - Food allergies affect about one in 13 U.S. children, double the latest government estimate, a new study suggests.
The researchers say about 40 ...Peanuts and milk were the most common sources.
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Music and Your Kids: Tips

by the editors at Common Sense Media, Posted Apr 29th 2011 10:45AM

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Listen to music with your children. Credit: Getty Images
Now's a great time to tune in
Almost nothing comes between kids and their music. But music has really changed. Know what your ...Music is a powerful medium. Learn how it effects your kids.
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Apr 15th 2011 10:15AM

There are several steps to take to keep your child safe online. Credit: Getty Images So, you're thinking of setting up your kids on a computer -- and possibly letting them invite thousands of strangers into your home. ...At any age, parents should always preview sites, determining if they provide age-appropriate games.
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Books Can Help in Talking to Kids About Sex

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted Mar 31st 2011 11:00AM

Are you ready for "the talk"? Credit: Amazon
When it comes to raising children, sometimes you just want to be told the right thing to say or do.
Debra Haffner, a former president of the Sexuality Information and ...You might not be able to find the right words to talk to your kids about sex, but these books can help.
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Tips for a Future Stepdad Who Doesn't Know a Lot About Girls Yet

by Jennifer Mattern, Posted Mar 25th 2011 11:00AM

Watch This Video and Take Some Tips On Co-Parenting From AdviceMama
Illustration by Dori Hartley When it comes to love, I've always believed if it's right, it's right, and that I'd know it. But a good checklist never hurts, either. ...Before entering our castle, this prince best take our advice.
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Humor: On My Fantasy Bookshelf

by Karen Bergreen, Posted Mar 23rd 2011 9:00AM

Tired of the classics? These fantasy titles will shake things up. Illustrations by Dori Hartley After an artisanal homemade family dinner of organic chicken and wild quinoa, followed by herbal baths and cups of warm milk seasoned with ...Fancy Nancy Goes to Walmart and other books we wouldn't mind reading to our kids.
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Hot Super Bowl Mocktail Recipes

by Amy Hatch, Posted Feb 4th 2011 12:00PM

Virgin cocktails are a welcome addition to any party that includes kids. Credit: alpha du centaure, Flickr If you invited a vegetarian to your Super Bowl party, you'd make sure to have some meatless options on your buffet table. So why ...Tastes great? Less filling? These mocktails are both!
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New Year's Eve Craft: Party-Perfect Hat to Make and Wear

by Gina Provenzano, Posted Dec 30th 2010 8:00AM

Cut and paste the perfect party hat to ring in 2011 in crafty kid-style. Credit: Gina Provenzano
Your special prince or princess will love welcoming the New Year in a glittery party hat they make themselves. Don't let these ...Your special Prince or Princess will love welcoming the New Year in a glittery party hat they make themselves.
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When Should Kids Start Using Computers?

by Brett Singer, Posted Dec 27th 2010 9:21AM

Kids as young as 4 are spending 50 minutes a day on the computer. Credit: Getty Images Parents know how much their kids love computers. Sometimes they're just playing games, but computers have become an important part of education as ...
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Brain Research Shows Kids Get More Introspective Over Time

by Amy Hatch, Posted Nov 15th 2010 5:01PM

Kids are naturally egocentric. Credit: Getty Images Are your kids totally self-centered? Relax, they won't always be that way. That's what scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center found while studying the five ...Research finds that young children and tweens are more egocentric than introspective based on how their brains function.
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Study Shows 1 In 4 Kids Younger Than 12 Is on a Diet

by Monique El-Faizy, Posted Nov 8th 2010 3:15PM

Does your kid really need to be on a diet? Credit: Getty Images
In light of America's child obesity epidemic, it sounds like good news: A quarter of all kids younger than 12 is on a diet of some kind, according to a recent study. A question ...Those diapers are looking tight. Time to go on a diet, little one.
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Halloween Crafts: Gruesome Gourd Creatures

by Gina Provenzano, Posted Oct 15th 2010 10:00AM

Need some Halloween crafts? Scare Halloween revelers with wacky gourd creatures like this creeping critter. Credit: Gina Provenzano
Tired of the same old jack-o-lanterns and tombstone lawn ornaments that serve as standard Halloween decor? DIY ...Gourds get the ghoul treatment for an easy Halloween craft for kids.
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Dad Reprimanded for Letting Daughter Walk to Bus Stop

by Amy Hatch, Posted Sep 14th 2010 1:00PM

The driver on the bus says ... that's dangerous! Credit: Zemlinki!, Flickr
Why did the 7-year-old cross the road? Why, to get to the other side, of course -- but the punchline isn't so funny to some officials in one quiet English village. ...One father's decision to let his daughter cross the road to get to the school bus got him in some big trouble with child protective services.
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