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Improving your child's math skills with fun, educational programs
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How do you tell the difference between an online game that is a valuable educational tool and those that are merely fun? It may be difficult to assess the educational value of computer programs aimed at children - especially those aged 4 to 9.
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Help kids cope with new-school jitters this back-to-school season
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Change can be a good thing, but it may be hard to convince your child of that if he or she is facing the challenge of entering a new school this year. Whether it's a teen transitioning from middle to high school, a 5-year-old leaving day care for kindergarten or a child whose family has moved to a new area, going to a new school can be a scary thing for any child.
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Create a kids room that inspires learning and creativity
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As the cold weather approaches, kids spend less time outdoors burning off all that wonderful energy. There's an easy and inexpensive way to turn any room into an environment that fosters your child's learning and creativity. What's even better: You are very likely to think, "it's too quiet in there," while the kids play intently in their new space.
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Teens: Join Twilight's Nikki Reed to 'do something' good this summer
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Are you a teen that is going to camp, hosting a neighborhood block party, or playing baseball this summer? Are you a parent who wants to encourage your child to do something good for others or get more involved in their community? This summer, join the Do Something 101 school supply drive: www.dosomething101.org.
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The surprisingly affordable, culturally educational child care alternative: au pairs
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If you're a working-parent family with school-aged children or younger, you know first-hand the price of child care. Child care costs are not only high, but are rising, according to a report released by the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.
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How to answer job interview questions and be prepared
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Job interviews can be filled with anxiety if you are not prepared for the questions and the answers. Preparing for your job interview is a lot more than updating your resume and getting a haircut. Doing your homework is critical to your success. To prepare for a job interview, here are a few questions you should be expecting.
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Simple driving safety rules for your teen
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Getting a driver's license offers a sense of independence that's hard to match. But it's more important than ever for parents to set some ground rules when their child climbs behind the wheel. After all, mom or dad still gets to make the rules for a couple more years.
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Dorm room must-haves for fall
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Autumn is around the corner and for many American teens, that means the start of college. If you're a freshman, chances are you'll be spending at least one year living in a dorm. But dorm life doesn't have to be all function and no form. You can make things more comfortable for yourself and your roommates with a few simple and inexpensive purchases.
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Protect your college kid's laptop
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A laptop has become an essential tool for college students. Parents have more choices than ever - and more opportunities to save - when purchasing a laptop for their college kids. But the cost of a new laptop goes far beyond the price tag on the computer - especially if a new laptop is stolen or damaged while a child is away at school. Instead of risking a costly replacement, parents can take several effective measures to ensure their student's laptop, and the valuable information stored on it, are well protected.
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How to manage working full time and taking online classes
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Online education has made it possible for working professionals to go back to school without sacrificing their jobs. Just because it's possible to work and go to school at the same time, however, doesn't mean that it's easy. Here are a few tips to help you balance your life, school and job.
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