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How much screen time should children have?
The American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under 2 years old do not watch any TV at all and by the time they are teenagers, they should be spending no more than two hours a day in front of the TV watching quality programmes. |
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Digital life skills for kids
Why raising kids with good old fashioned values and educating them on social media and digital tools before they use them unsupervised is critical for their safety and encourages responsible online behavior. |
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Taming the television monster
Television is an easy thing to let take over, with big screens and DVD players, surround sound, 100 cable stations and children's stations. Children are usually quiet when they are watching TV, so it can ease into our lives with no awareness. |
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How to get your children brand free
Why must you work twenty overtime hours just so your son can have a new video gaming system? Why must your grocery bill be over $200 just so your children can have the latest cereal, ice-cream, snacks, candies, and sodas available? |
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How to develop your child's reading abilities
While there is no quick fix, there are some practical steps which can be taken at home to improve your child’s literacy skills. Weissenberg offers some tips for parents. |
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10 best activity books for your child
Need some ideas for crafts and activities to keep your kids entertained during the holidays? Keep the following books on hand for when you need to get a chore, task or some work done. A must have for any parents' holiday survival kit. |
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Games to play to assist with reading development©
The following games, aimed to help a child develop reading skills can also be used for children demonstrating reading difficulties or disabilities. |
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Reading assistance at home
There are a number of issues that need to be considered before you start reading with your children at home. |
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6 safe social networking web sites for families
Teach your kids to be smart and responsible digital citizens in a safe environment. |
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10 best kids online games web sites
Teach your children to become responsible social media citizens on these fun games web sites for kids. |
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6 business books
with parenting lessons
Effective parenting is about leading by example. These business books with self help lessons can teach you to teach your children how to acquire qualities and attributes that will help them to succeed as adults. |
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