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Addicted to the Screen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For the drive, his parents allowed him to use his Kindle to read or play games. They have installed parental controls which restrict the times of day he can use the device as well as the time he can spend playing games vs reading books on it. Use parental controls. photo by: Traveling With Kids: Do You Really Need The Gadgets?

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Sesame Workshop partners with Success for All Foundation

Nicoles Nickels

In a pilot program targeting 4-year olds, a variety of short Sesame Street segments chosen from the program’s 44-year history will be used in Success for All early childhood classes and also sent home as part of a daily “Home Links” program that reinforces the learning with child/parent co-viewing. during the 2013-14 school year.

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“An American Family” Book Blog Tour and Excerpt

Nicoles Nickels

Peter Lefcourt is a refugee from the trenches of Hollywood, where he has distinguished himself as a writer and producer of film and television. One of her teachers told her parents on Open School Night that she was the class clown. . – as we all navigate the tide of our new culture.”. He’s always blowing his nose.”. It’s allergies.”.

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Season of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 2 – Young Kids

Nicoles Nickels

Award-winning children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner’s first-ever lullaby album, Laurie Berkner Lullabies, features traditional lullabies (“Hush Little Baby,” “Little Boy Blue”) as well as brand new songs to lull little ones to sleep (“Fireflies,” “All the Planets”). digital download $13.98 each, plus $3.95

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How Technology Can Coexist With Kids in a Healthy Way + GIVEAWAY #TakeCharge

Saving With Shellie

When parents ask questions about how to monitor their kid’s technology, it’s almost always after they’ve discovered something – a questionable photo on Instagram, a conversation with a stranger, usage when they should have been doing their homework. Because we parents were born before Facebook existed, we learned our manners offline.

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25 Ways to Exercise Without Breaking the Bank

Couponing 101

You participate in the challenge, post a photo, and even have the chance to win fun prizes! I sometimes end up spending an hour each night trying to get the yoga pose correct and snap a great photo. Do push-ups, sit-ups, or pull-ups while watching television. You can follow along as they post a new challenge each day.

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