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Learning for Summer Fun: You're Never too Young

Even newborns are ready for learning. Fill your summer days with developmental learning activities that will encourage childhood brain development.

Using Computers: Safety at Home Matters

For the sake of their personal health and wellness, you need to monitor how children use their computers. Safety includes proper posture, taking rests, and avoiding repetitive stress injuries.

Safety for Home Computers: Family Internet Rules

With kids and computers, safety needs to be an issue before anyone logs on. Discuss these family Internet rules and make safety for home computers a parental priority.

Choosing Kid-friendly Software for K12 Grades

Kids' software promises many ways for youngsters to continue learning after school, but how does a parent choose the best titles for K12 grades learning? Here are some tips.

Fun Family Ideas: Discover Realia at Your Local Library

Have you checked out your local library lately? Discover "realia," non-book items available for kids that encourage preschooler and toddler learning. Read on for more fun family ideas.

Family Ideas to Ensure Online Safety

The Web is an exciting but potentially dangerous place for kids. What can parents do to protect their children? Read this detailed list of family ideas that can help make the Web a safe place for kids.

Computers Should Be a Part of Early Childhood Education

In this high-tech world, there are many benefits for introducing computers to young children. This topic continues to be one of the major education issues in school. The key is for parents to be involved.

Television Violence and Children Don't Mix: How to Set Limits

Three experts offer advice on how much TV is too much. Television violence and children don't mix, but some TV may be okay, if it doesn't compete with family home activities.

The Best Computer Games Teach and Encourage Fitness for Children

Some computer games teach kids about combat and car chases, while others encourage fitness or learning. Make sure you know which games are being used by your kids after school.

Family Ideas for Limiting Television Time

If you want to encourage personal health and wellness for your child, then you'll need to turn off the television. Recent research shows television contributes to children becoming overweight.

What Is Cyber Bullying and How Can I Protect My Daughter?

Using computers and cell phones to torment others is putting teens at risk of cyber bullying. This article on cyber bullying is a must-read for every parent.

Boys Who Bully: What, When, Where, Why, and How

Just because we know that many types of bullying occur at our kids’ schools doesn’t mean this type of social violence is harmless. Far from it! Learn why boys bully and how you can help your son if he is a victim of bullying.

What Is Cyber Bullying and How Can I Protect My Son?

Find out what cyber bullying is and why this form of bullying can be so attractive to bullies. This article on cyber bullying is a must-read for every parent because computers and cell phones put all teens at risk of cyber bu...

Bullying Information Resource List for Boys

Discover the best resources for helping boys deal with bullies and for schools and communities to stop bullying before it starts. You’ll find various resources, including books, Web sites, seminars, and curricula.

When Is Bullying Sexual Harassment?

Cross-gender bullying and sexual harassment are serious issues for kids. Flirting is normal teenage behavior, but what happens when teens cross the line?

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