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Healthy Spring Adventures For Families
April 1, 2013 4:50 am
Written by: Caitlin Dunlevy
Spring is the perfect time to start planning outings to get active—and outside—as a family.The key to being a healthy family is being active together. This includes exercise, playing games, getting outside, and eating nutritious meals. It's even better when you do all four together! Here are some ways to get the family active and healthy for the spring season! ...Read More
Spring is the perfect time to start planning outings to get active—and outside—as a family.The key to being a healthy family is being active together. ...Read More
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Science Questions from Kids: How Many Stars Are There?
February 1, 2013 10:17 am
Written by: Matt Shipman
Let's start by asking a different question: How many stars can you see from where you live?If you live in or near a city then you probably won't be able to see more than 100 stars, because the light from the city makes it harder to see the stars. But on a clear, moonless night, far from the lights of ...Read More
Let's start by asking a different question: How many stars can you see from where you live?If you live in or near a city then ...Read More
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Science Questions From Kids: How Many Rings Does Saturn Have?
January 1, 2013 1:34 pm
Written by: Matt Shipman
The rings of Saturn are made up of lots and lots of space stuff – chunks of rock that can be as small as a speck of dust or bigger than a house. All of those rocks are spinning in a thin layer around Saturn. And they're going incredibly fast, with the rocks that are closer to the planet going ...Read More
The rings of Saturn are made up of lots and lots of space stuff – chunks of rock that can be as small as a ...Read More
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Science Questions From Kids: Why Do Cut Onions Make People Cry?
November 26, 2012 10:56 am
Written by: Matt Shipman
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: Why do cut onions make people cry? See how you can send in more questions below. Sulfuric acid is what's making you cry – so don't feel bad if you get teary when cutting onions. Here's how it happens. Onions are plants. And plants ...Read More
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: Why do cut onions make people cry? See how ...Read More
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Holiday Survival Tips for Parents
November 12, 2012 11:43 am
Written by: Dr. Susan Orenstein
For many parents, along with fun and joy, the holidays bring an extra level of stress. Relatives may not understand, and may even add to the stress if they have unrealistic expectations for you and your child's behavior. Below are a few tips on how you can plan ahead for the holidays to make it easier for the whole family. ...Read More
For many parents, along with fun and joy, the holidays bring an extra level of stress. Relatives may not understand, and may even add to ...Read More
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Science Questions From Kids (and Parents): Why Do Bug Bites Make Me Itch?
November 8, 2012 10:03 am
Written by: Matt Shipman
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: Why do bug bites make me itch? See how you can send in more questions below. There are a couple reasons that bug bites make us itch. One reason is the saliva, or spit, that gets into our bodies when we are bitten. The ...Read More
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: Why do bug bites make me itch? See how ...Read More
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Resenting Your Spouse When Baby Comes Along
November 2, 2012 5:45 am
Written by: Joseph Burgo, Ph.D.
Over the years, I've worked with a number of psychotherapy clients during and after their pregnancies, listening as they moved from idealized hopes following the first ultrasound, through anxiety as their due-date approached and then onto the daunting reality of coping with a newborn. During those early months of exhaustion from too little sleep, these new mothers often recounted a ...Read More
Over the years, I've worked with a number of psychotherapy clients during and after their pregnancies, listening as they moved from idealized hopes following the ...Read More
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Science Questions From Kids (and Parents): What Makes Wind?
October 31, 2012 12:55 pm
Written by: Matt Shipman
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: What is wind? See how you can send in more questions below. Wind is moving air. Specifically, it is when the air in our "atmosphere" moves – and the atmosphere is what we call all of the air that surrounds us on Earth. Because ...Read More
Do your kids ask you science questions that are difficult to answer? We're tackling one here: What is wind? See how you can send in ...Read More
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Preparing Your Baby for Childcare
October 10, 2012 1:49 pm
Written by: Nicole Harris
Every day, an anxious parent takes her baby to childcare for the first time. She signs him in, kisses him softly, whispers "I love you", and drives to work wiping tears from her face. Maternity leave is over and now she needs to get back to work. She likes her job, but she's in love with her baby and feels ...Read More
Every day, an anxious parent takes her baby to childcare for the first time. She signs him in, kisses him softly, whispers "I love you", ...Read More
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Hope for New Moms: Postpartum Depression
October 8, 2012 9:36 pm
Written by: Amy Davis
Every night I quietly make my way into my daughter's room to check on her. I cover her with her blanket and make sure Elmo is right beside her where he belongs. I watch her chest rise and fall and her long eyelashes flutter. I smile and thank God for this growing child stretched across the crib mattress. I silently ...Read More
Every night I quietly make my way into my daughter's room to check on her. I cover her with her blanket and make sure Elmo ...Read More
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Deciding to Make a Difference
September 28, 2012 2:50 pm
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I've always believed that it's important to be involved in the community – to try and make the world a better place. But shortly after the birth of my second daughter, I realized that I wasn't doing very much. I had a full-time job and two small children. Where would I find the free time? And with a growing family, ...Read More
I've always believed that it's important to be involved in the community – to try and make the world a better place. But shortly after ...Read More
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Safe Fun in the Sun: Avoid sunburn, skin cancer and toxic chemicals
July 24, 2012 2:28 pm
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On a recent trip the store to buy sunscreens, I was amazed at all the options. What is the difference between all the different “active ingredients” in sunscreens? What do the SPF number and “broad spectrum” really mean? I came home with nothing but a headache and decided to read up on sunscreens. Here's what I found out! How much ...Read More
On a recent trip the store to buy sunscreens, I was amazed at all the options. What is the difference between all the different “active ...Read More
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Don't Be Afraid of Grandma: What We Told Our Children About Alzheimer's
July 24, 2012 1:50 pm
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During the early years of Alzheimer’s, sometimes Mom was herself and things felt somewhat normal. Other times she was angry and would push, or strike out at the person closest to her. She often swore like a sailor and said people (i.e. my sister, brothers and I) were trying to steal her money. It was hard to predict who she ...Read More
During the early years of Alzheimer’s, sometimes Mom was herself and things felt somewhat normal. Other times she was angry and would push, or strike ...Read More
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Seven Ways to Teach Your Children to Stick Up for Themselves
July 24, 2012 1:30 pm
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There has been a lot of talk recently about bullying. Although bullying is very real and difficult for many children, teaching your children to stand up for themselves or to speak up for themselves is an important skill when faced with bullying or even everyday situations in which they may just not agree with the other person. Here are some ...Read More
There has been a lot of talk recently about bullying. Although bullying is very real and difficult for many children, teaching your children to stand ...Read More
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Kids Can Attend Free Chamber Music Rehearsals This Summer
June 29, 2012 2:48 pm
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“Where is that man taking that big bass? Is he coming back?” The little boy stood firm waiting for an answer. His hand was outstretched pointing to where Jan had been standing just a moment ago rehearsing with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra (BCO). The musicians were packing up. “The rehearsal is over,” I explained. “I know you’re busy,” the boy’s ...Read More
“Where is that man taking that big bass? Is he coming back?” The little boy stood firm waiting for an answer. His hand was outstretched ...Read More
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Clean Hands the Safe Way!
May 29, 2012 10:47 am
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We have all become much more aware of germs in our daily lives! Everyone knows that one of the best ways to prevent illnesses is to keep our hands clean, and to get children used to washing their hands often and correctly from a young age. But, with so many different products out there for our hands – different kinds ...Read More
We have all become much more aware of germs in our daily lives! Everyone knows that one of the best ways to prevent illnesses is ...Read More
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Confession Time!
May 21, 2012 3:44 pm
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I have a confession to make. I freak out a little bit when my child gets sick. And no - no - it's totally not what you think. It's not because I'm worried about her fragile little being falling to pieces under a fever. Are you kidding? She'll outlast us all, trust me! Give her some medicine and her energy ...Read More
I have a confession to make. I freak out a little bit when my child gets sick. And no - no - it's totally not ...Read More
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10 Secrets to Great EOG Test Taking
May 1, 2012 10:52 am
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The EOG (End of Grade) tests are coming up soon for grades 3 through 8! Use these last-minute tips when talking with your child about the EOGs and to maintain a sense of normalcy as test day approaches. 1. Make it a regular day. Sometimes when you make such a big fuss about making the day different, it can add ...Read More
The EOG (End of Grade) tests are coming up soon for grades 3 through 8! Use these last-minute tips when talking with your child about ...Read More
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Join a Free Martin Luther King Jr. Party for Triangle Kids
January 3, 2012 11:43 am
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Can you imagine how it might have felt to sit down to dinner as a child with grown-ups who planned protests between bites of Mama’s creamy macaroni and cheese? Or imagine walking beside Uncle Martin Luther King, Jr. and Aunt Coretta in that historic march from Selma to Montgomery until your legs were so tired you had to ride on ...Read More
Can you imagine how it might have felt to sit down to dinner as a child with grown-ups who planned protests between bites of Mama’s ...Read More
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Making Memories in Pullen Park
November 21, 2011 1:12 pm
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Like most parents, I feel that the reopening of Pullen Park is worthy of celebration because it returns a favorite destination to the children of our community. During my son’s first year of life, I took him to there as often as I could. Our outings to the park forged many special memories for me that collectively tell the story ...Read More
Like most parents, I feel that the reopening of Pullen Park is worthy of celebration because it returns a favorite destination to the children of ...Read More
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Secrets of Successful Single Parent Business Owners
October 22, 2011 8:33 pm
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The Triangle area is blessed with a lot of entrepreneurial talent. This trait seems to be the catalyst that has helped create close-knit communities in the region and these entrepreneurs range from young college graduates starting their dot coms to Baby Boomers and Mom and Pop shops. Among this crowd of business owners is a distinct group recognizable by their ...Read More
The Triangle area is blessed with a lot of entrepreneurial talent. This trait seems to be the catalyst that has helped create close-knit communities in ...Read More
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Help tell Sens. Hagan and Burr that 'NC Parents want toxics reform!'
August 18, 2011 3:25 pm
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Why do parents need toxic chemical reform? Over this past year, we've learned more and more about the problem of toxic chemicals. In 2010, the President's Cancer Panel showed a link between exposure to toxic chemicals and rising cancer rates President's Cancer Panel Report. Six months later, new research from the Journal of Pediatrics showed that a recent rise in ...Read More
Why do parents need toxic chemical reform? Over this past year, we've learned more and more about the problem of toxic chemicals. In 2010, the ...Read More
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Summer's Moving....Are Your Little One's Fingers?
June 22, 2011 1:56 pm
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Are you savoring each and every moment of summer? Are you enjoying a slower pace? Is your family taking advantage of the great opportunities in the area? Oh, there's so much fun...and learning out there!!! Carolina Parent is such a fabulous resource for staying informed on what to do and where to go! As a teacher, I just want ...Read More
Are you savoring each and every moment of summer? Are you enjoying a slower pace? Is your family taking advantage of the great opportunities ...Read More
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Relaxation, Recreation...and Some Preparation
June 13, 2011 11:53 am
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Summer is here! Aaaah...lazy mornings...days at the pool...leisurely schedules...cookouts...long evenings in the neighborhood to play, visit, and catch fireflies. Don't you wish there was a way to just slow the hands of time and make it last longer? However, time hastens on, and before we know it, the lazy days of summer will come to an end and the excitement ...Read More
Summer is here! Aaaah...lazy mornings...days at the pool...leisurely schedules...cookouts...long evenings in the neighborhood to play, visit, and catch fireflies. Don't you wish there was a ...Read More
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An ugly lesson for kids
June 6, 2011 10:50 am
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Recently, my family was proud to join other children and moms braving the 100 degree heat to hold a lemonade stand at the General Assembly raising money for education and other kids’ programs cut in the current budget proposal. Unfortunately, in addition to raising some much needed money for the state budget, our children learned an ugly lesson in politics ...Read More
Recently, my family was proud to join other children and moms braving the 100 degree heat to hold a lemonade stand at the General Assembly ...Read More
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