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The Dogs I Know - In my neighborhood, it's best to be a dog — but isn't that true of all neighborhoods? I never see dogs out raking leaves or fixing their screen doors. Instead, I see them wagging in ecstasy over finding an unclaimed stick...

The Extracurricular Activity Kids Need To Succeed - You know what's weird? Parents. Most of us are just trying to do the best we can — which often translates into the "most" we can, as if children in every generation until this one were sadly under-stimulated.

W. Bruce Cameron: Here Comes Santa! - When I was younger, I used to love sitting in Santa's lap at the shopping mall — and was sad when I finally outgrew it at age 30.

Parents, Back Off - It's not that I don't think parents should be involved in their children's educations. I do. I am! But what we're forgetting is that part of education is dealing with life. And life is not always perfect.

How Do You Entertain an Angel? - "Make sure the house is clean and a pot of potatoes is in the oven," says Alex, 6. Kids Talk about God.

Reality of Babies and Dogs - In comic strips, in country songs, in Disney films, dogs and babies go together like peanut butter and jelly. In real time, where potential dangers and acts of instinct and nature can't be edited out, dogs and babies require constant supervision and should never be left alone in a room together..

Sleep Deprivation in Children - Sleep deprivation in childhood has consequences far beyond feeling grumpy in the morning. Children who do not get enough sleep produce less interleukin-1 which can hamper their immunity, leading to more illnesses.

Lenore Skenazy: Summer 'To Do' List - â€”Get new bathing suit. â€”Come on. Whom am I kidding? Get out old bathing suit. Ignore the fact it predates the Bush era. â€”The W. Bush era, that is. It's not as if I NEVER get a new bathing suit. â€”It would just be nice if someday they invented an elastic that stayed elastic instead of getting crunchy after a decade or two.

Book Review: Stuttering Stan Takes a Stand - A funny Artie Knapp children's book about a squirrel who stutters and teaches everyone some valuable lessons.

Kids Talk about God - In this case, kids teach us some great lessons. This is for all ages, little ones to great-grandma.

W Bruce Cameron: Food Rules - When it comes to food, my basic philosophy is that I won't eat anything that eats me first. I do understand, though, that there are many people who have religious or moral restrictions on what they can put in their mouths, and my attitude toward them is, "Please pass your sandwich."

'Tween 12 and 20: Cool Advice for Teens and Their Parents - Cool advice for teens and their parents from nationally syndicated columnist Dr. Robert Wallace..

Homework Helpers - This channel helps parents keep their children reading and explains how to check to see if they're on track in school.

Back to Basics - He said, "I remember my wedding day. As we unloaded the van into our little house, I said, 'Babe, this is your and my little world.'" He added, "We've been fighting for the world's championship ever since."

The Day the TV Broke - Ever think what might happen at your house if there was suddenly no television? Writer Steve Goodier has some ideas -- and some intriguing questions?

Daddies and Slippery Socks - There is just something about a daddy. Men simply produce a different kind of energy.

Dance With My Father Again - The touching classic by Luther Vandross, this year and many Father's Days to come.

A Father Named Volney - He was a child of poverty, heading a family at age 11 in Eclectic, Alabama, after his father died of a heart attack. He had no middle name. "Couldn't afford one," he always said, grinning as he said it. He grinned a lot.

A Father's Day Prayer - Holy Father, You are the one who knows how absolutely special fathers are. You made them that way.

Tips to Stop Thumb-Sucking - Gracie Salvino doesn't need to suck her thumb these days thanks to some advice given to her mom one day at the YMCA.

Dangerous Dog Food - With so much publicity this year about tainted pet food, we might be tempted to feed our dog human food. Here are ten foods we never should feed a dog.

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MamaSource - MamaSource is a private website for moms, which is safe, local and free. Find the advice, referrals, and insight you need, in a supportive community of moms helping moms.

How to Talk to Your Kids about School Violence - This site has some interesting materials, and some free reports.

Kidnificent - Primarily a gift shop for parents and grandparents shopping for children, this site has some very good articles about loving a child.

The 101 Positive Principles of Discipline - In support of children: Its Never OK to Hit a Child. Discipline means to teach and train. Punishment (inflicting pain is unnecessary and counter-productive.

Low Birth Weight Development Center - Serving those who were born too soon, fighting to survive, waiting for a chance

Mom, How Much Is Your Work Worth? - Find out by quickly calculating what you could be paid based on how many children you have, where you live, and other factors. Produce a printable document that looks like a check at Salary.com.

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