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One parent's creative way to stop the bickering

When my middle children were 3 and 4 years old, they used to fight a lot. Having grown up with siblings who are at least 8 years younger than m....

Moving To a New City with Kids

Moving to a new city can be stressful on an adult and on a child. But you can make it a new adventure too. Having a positive attitude and making ....

Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program Benefits the Tampa Schools

A constitutional amendment was passed in November 2002 that established the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program for all four year olds in ....

Less TV, Fewer Videos Help Keep Weight in Check

(NewsUSA) - Every day, 8- to 18-year-olds spend, on average, nearly four hours watching TV or videos, more tha....

Tips on Preventing, Treating Head Lice

(NewsUSA) - They're itchy and crawly, and you certainly don't want them sharing your kids' pillows at night. <....

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Toys for Tots: A History Steeped in Service

(NewsUSA) - If the holidays overwhelm you, think about how that jolly old soul with the red suit and white bea....

Tips for a Safe Home This Holiday Season

(NewsUSA) - Soft candle glow, crackling fire logs and garlands of twinkling lights brighten homes during the h....

Simple Steps Can Keep Families Healthy During Cold and Flu

(NewsUSA) - With the flu vaccine shortage, parents are searching for answers on how to keep their children hea....

Messes Make Memories

(NewsUSA) - Want some good family fun? Make a mess.

"Kids love a good mess and a mess is often a sign....

Traveling with 'Little Ones' Easier Than Ever With Disney's New Magical Beginnings

It's a small world after all

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney's Magical Beginnings is a new, breakthrough program devoted to families tr....

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Disney Cruise Line Offers Fun-Filled Activities for Kids of All Ages

CELEBRATION, Fla. -- Aboard Disney Cruise Line, it's good to be a kid. Both the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder have ne....

Children Four and Younger More Likely to be Hospitalized after Unintentionally Swallowing Medicines than all Other Unintentional Injuries

(January 12,2006)Majority of Incidents Occur in the Home

Keeping medications out of the easy grasp of children four and younger in ....

More Work Needed to Ensure U.S. Hospitals Equipped and Staffed to Handle Pediatric Emergency Patients

(February 28, 2006)Although the majority of children who need emergency medical care are brought to hospitals that have appropriate emergenc....

Thirteen Month Delay Between Evaluation and Autism Diagnosis in Children

(May 10,2006) Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may experience a 13-month delay before they are diagnosed. A study in the April ....

Toddlers Learn Better through Interactive Video

May17 2006-Given that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in the United States watch an average of one to three hours of television and videota....

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Selecting the Right Daycare or Preschool

Our children are the most important responsibility that we will ever have. Keeping them safe can make any parent anxious at times. Leaving them....

Successfully Homeschooling a Preschooler

A great thing about homeschooling preschoolers is that they are learning basic concepts that most parents already know. Finding resources for t....

Childproofing Your Home

One of the most important steps you can take to prepare for a baby is childproofing your home. Little hands will get into things you never even th....