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For sheer learning potential, the brain of a child surpasses any man-made super computer. Researchers and child development experts agree there are a number of ways parents can help children make the most of their natural brainpower.

Cyberbullying, the sending or posting of harmful or cruel text or images, using the Internet or other digital communication devices, affects almost half of today’s teens. Here are tips on spotting the warning signs of cyberbullying, why it can be dangerous, and how to help your child cope with cyberbullying.

Who was the first human to look at a wide, pristine expanse of grass and think “This looks like a good spot for a game?” The answer is lost to time, but modern Americans definitely owe a debt of gratitude to that long-forgotten ancestor. He or she was the unwitting inventor of the yard game, the ultimate summer pastime.

Are you on a babysitter search? Then you know how difficult it may be to find a good one. There are a couple of good places where you could start looking for a sitter.

Parenting: Beating the Brown-Bag Blahs

Lunch can be dreadfully boring if you pack the same brown bag everyday. To make matters worse, mornings can be hectic with everyone getting ready for school a

Parenting: Fire Safety Tips for Kids from Diego, Mighty World Firefighter

With National Fire Prevention week fast approaching - this year it takes place October 7-13, 2007 - now is an ideal time t

Parenting: Teaching Children to Resolve Conflicts

Conflict is an issue that children often face on a regular basis, yet they tend to have little preparation on how to communicate effectively to han

Parenting: 10 Tips for Budget-Friendly Birthday Parties

It’s that time of the year again … your child’s birthday is coming up, and you’re going into high gear. It’s a special day, but can you

Parenting: Tips for Preventing Child Identity Theft

Worried about identity theft and your child?

Identity theft fraud has climbed more than 50 percent since 2003, and about 15 million Americans

When that tantrum’s in full steam, how do you help your child to wind down and get back to normal? Elizabeth Pantley, author of the No-Cry Discipline Solution, offers up these ten tips:

Fix the real problem
Offer more choices
Get eye to eye
Focus on what you want
Make your child feel you understand
Teach the Quiet Bunny
Distract and involve
Invoke [...]

Parents and Kids has a great list on surviving your child’s first birthday party. It can seem like an important event, and this list is a great checklist for maintaining your cool.

Set the precedence.
Keep it simple
Expect the unexpected
Party proof your house
Ask for a response
Let guests know what you want
Accept help
Prepare for your guests
Enjoy yourself
Savor the [...]

Going a little stir crazy with the kids at home and only halfway into summer? Try out these five great ideas for keeping kids busy:
1. Play stealthily active games
2. Kayaking, canoeing and even sailing can be kid- friendly activities with appropriate equipment, supervision and instruction
3. Make brain waves
4. Move for food
5. Slow races, where the [...]