February 2011

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New & Notable

New & Notable

Short items of interest to parents.

Trim the cost of family holidays

Trim the cost of family holidays

Over the years, I've found some innovative ways to save money while vacationing with the kids.

How to motivate underachievers

How to motivate underachievers

It seems there is no magical way to inspire kids to work harder in school. But there are some things parents can do to help.

Easing the fear about losing a first tooth

Easing the fear about losing a first tooth

Some kids might get a kick out of playing with their wiggly tooth but others find the whole experience quite frightening.

The role of iron in a healthy diet

The role of iron in a healthy diet

Find out the various food groups that will help kids get enough iron for optimal health.

Three great books for tweens

Three great books for tweens

These authors write about captivating themes that are sure to get the attention of kids in this age group.

French Camp: a fun way to learn a language

French Camp: a fun way to learn a language

Sending your kids to a French camp will give them an oportunity to improve their fluency while having fun.

Families frolic at winter festivals

Families frolic at winter festivals

There are five major festivals in February and some smaller ones run by local boroughs.