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Today's Family Man: School of Thought

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Benjamin loved his school. He loved his teachers, friends, math challenges, science lab, and reading groups. He loved soccer at PE and student council with the older kids.

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Kids' Music for Parents Who Hate Kids' Music

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Today's music for kids does not have to be torture on a parent's ears. Below are some of our favorite well-known and not-so-well-known musicians that you'll gladly pop in ... and may even find yourself listening to when the kids aren't around.

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Five Ways to Tell if Your Child Has an Extraordinary Teacher

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Chick Moorman Chick Moorman, author of Spirit Whisperers: Teachers Who Nourish a Child's Spirit , offers some insight to help us realize who these special gems are! 1. Extraordinary...

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Simple Mommy Secrets to Choosing the Right Chores for Kids

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Several years ago I learned a Mommy Secret from my girlfriend about kids' chores that I've never forgot.

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Getting Kids to Talk About School

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Jim Fay It's possible to have a pleasant and rewarding conversation with a youngster. It is even possible to get kids to talk about school and their lives instead of acting like our interest is some form...

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Choosing a Kindergarten

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Elisa Medhus, MD Not many things are as anxiety provoking as choosing the "right" kindergarten for your child. We parents seem so bent on giving our kids special advantages.

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Teach Your Kids Listening Skills (the Real ABC's)

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The lack of listening skills is a major challenge in the classroom as well as in the home. It is the cornerstone for developing interpersonal relationships and yet it is one of the most neglected language skills in teaching environments.

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