5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Child Athlete Fueled

5 Smart Ways to Keep Your Child Athlete Fueled

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By Carmen Staicer – Chief Mom at DietsInReview.com Any veteran “insert-sport-here” mom can tell you there’s one consistency at any game or practice: Junk food. That should surprise you. It makes no sense to me. As a self-confessed health food aficionado, I really have a hard time understanding the snacks…

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8 Ways to Make Learning Fun

8 Ways to Make Learning Fun

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Helping your child to learn can be a challenge. While learning requires creative thinking, much of learning consists of rote memorization. Remember going over and over those times tables? Kids get bored easily. Your challenge is to find ways to make learning fun. #1 – Make Learning Practical Fractions can…

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Teaching Kids Sportsmanship

Teaching Kids Sportsmanship

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Let’s face it; we live in a pretty competitive world. Because of that, children may not understand the importance of sportsmanship when involved in competition. Winning can easily become the sole focus of a game, so children may not think much about the importance of good sportsmanship. Parents and coaches…

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Volunteering as a Family

Volunteering as a Family

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Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It’s also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive…

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Great TV Shows for Any Age

Great TV Shows for Any Age

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Television, in moderation, can be a relaxing, enjoyable activity for all ages. With such a variety of shows to choose from, there is something for everyone. Here are some great TV shows that can be found on the air or are available on DVD. We’ve broken everything down into age…

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Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules?

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Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining of back, neck and shoulder pain, along with tingling or numbness in their arms and hands. This is being attributed to children carrying heavy loads of schoolbooks in backpacks and…

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