http://childparenting.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2013-06-10T17:53:14Z Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:53:14 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/17/sibling-aggression-can-be-as-damaging-as-bullying.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/F/A/-/-/iStock_sibling_fighting_sisters_article.jpg" alt="sibling conflict - sisters fighting" /> <p>Do your kids fight constantly? Have you seen your kids engaging in bullying behavior (name-calling, hitting, humiliating, etc.) toward one another? While more attention is being paid to bullying by peers, bullying by siblings can also have damaging effects, says a new <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2013/06/12/peds.2012-3801">study</a> published in the journal <em>Pediatrics</em>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/17/sibling-aggression-can-be-as-damaging-as-bullying.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/17/sibling-aggression-can-be-as-damaging-as-bullying.htm Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:14:24 +0000 2013-06-17T18:14:24Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/awesome-fathers-day-cards-to-make-with-kids.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/2/J/-/-/Fathers_day_card_words_step1.jpg" alt="Fathers Day Crafts" /> <p>If your child thinks his dad is awesome, cool, funny, and deserving of lots of other glowing adjectives, let him show dad exactly how he would describe him with this <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/Easter_Spring_Crafts_for_Kids/ss/Fathers-Day-Cards-Washi-Tape-And-Dad-Descriptions.htm">Father's Day card idea</a>. All you need is some card stock paper, washi tape (if you have it--if not, a marker will do), and colorful markers to write nice words that describe dad all over the card. Your child will love making this Father's Day card, and Dad will love receiving it!</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/awesome-fathers-day-cards-to-make-with-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/awesome-fathers-day-cards-to-make-with-kids.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:53:14 +0000 2013-06-10T17:53:14Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/fathers-day-crafts-for-kids.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/f/I/-/-/washi_tape_bookmarks_step5.jpg" alt="washi tape book mark" /> <p>Father's Day crafts are a great way for kids to show dad (and uncles and grandpas) how much they love and appreciate them. From washi tape-adorned rocks and bookmarks to cards decorated with glowing adjectives, these crafts are sure to put a smile on dad's face this Father's Day. Read <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/Easter_Spring_Crafts_for_Kids/tp/Fathers-Day-Crafts.htm">Father's Day Crafts</a> for ideas for fun Father's Day crafts with kids.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/fathers-day-crafts-for-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/10/fathers-day-crafts-for-kids.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:37:59 +0000 2013-06-10T17:37:59Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/03/washi-tape-photo-fathers-day-card.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/u/I/-/-/washi_tape_photo_card_step1.jpg" alt="Fathers Day cards" /> <p>Photo cards make perfect Father's Day cards. This <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/Easter_Spring_Crafts_for_Kids/ss/Photo-Fathers-Day-Cards.htm">handmade photo card</a> decorated with washi tape is easy and fun to make with kids. Let kids help you decide on the design and choose a photo to make this Father's Day card that dad will treasure forever.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/03/washi-tape-photo-fathers-day-card.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/06/03/washi-tape-photo-fathers-day-card.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:01:08 +0000 2013-06-03T17:01:08Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/top-summer-energy-saving-moves-to-make-now.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/w/B/-/-/About_family_house.jpg" alt="family_house" /> <p>Before you know it, the dog days of summer will be here. If you haven't gone through your checklist of things to do to prep your house with energy and cost-saving measures, now's the time. With just a few smart moves, you'll save money on energy bills and do your part to help protect our environment. Read, <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/familyhome/tp/summer_energysaving.htm">10 Ways to Save Energy in the Summer</a> for ideas on what to do now to save in the months ahead.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/top-summer-energy-saving-moves-to-make-now.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/top-summer-energy-saving-moves-to-make-now.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 16:13:25 +0000 2013-05-31T16:13:25Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/choosing-the-best-sunscreen-for-your-family.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/0/J/-/-/iStock_sunscreen_children.jpg" alt="sunscreen_girl" /> <p>As we head into longer days and more free time in the sun to play and relax, more families are heading to stores to replenish their supplies of sunscreen. If you're shopping for sunscreens, you may notice the effects of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm258416.htm">recent (FDA) Food and Drug Administration rules</a> designed to help consumers make sense of sun protection products.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/choosing-the-best-sunscreen-for-your-family.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/choosing-the-best-sunscreen-for-your-family.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 16:04:33 +0000 2013-05-31T16:04:33Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/great-books-for-school-age-kids.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/K/-/-/-/About_Sam-reading-spotlight.jpg" alt="reading" /> <p>Most kids will leave school with a recommended or required reading list. If your child isn't psyched about the list of books he sees on those lists, try these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/schoollearning/tp/Great-Books-For-Grade-School-Age-Children.htm">terrific titles</a> on for size the next time you hit the library or bookstore.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/great-books-for-school-age-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/31/great-books-for-school-age-kids.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 14:01:40 +0000 2013-05-31T14:01:40Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/27/washi-tape-rocks-and-seashells.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/h/I/-/-/summer_crafts_washi_shells_rocks_step1.jpg" alt="summer crafts" /> <p>Here's an idea for a fun kids' craft that is the perfect combination of summer craft and Father's Day gift: washi tape-adorned rocks and seashells that can be used for paperweights or decorations for a desk or bookshelf.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/27/washi-tape-rocks-and-seashells.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/27/washi-tape-rocks-and-seashells.htm Mon, 27 May 2013 16:50:31 +0000 2013-05-27T16:50:31Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/24/heroic-teachers-helped-kids-during-the-oklahoma-tornado.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/v/I/-/-/Getty_thank_teachers_girl_apple.jpg" alt="thank_teachers" /> <p>As you think about teacher gifts and other ways to say thank you to teachers at the end of this school year, take a moment to consider not only the incredible responsibility teachers take on every day as they teach and guide our children, but also the many other ways they are there for our children when we cannot be there to protect and care for our kids in the event of an emergency.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/24/heroic-teachers-helped-kids-during-the-oklahoma-tornado.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/24/heroic-teachers-helped-kids-during-the-oklahoma-tornado.htm Fri, 24 May 2013 13:37:29 +0000 2013-05-24T13:37:29Z http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/21/cyberbullying-and-younger-kids.htm <img class="alignnone" src="http://0.tqn.com/h/childparenting/1/H/s/I/-/-/Getty_cyberbullying.jpg" alt="cyberbullying" /> <p>If you're a parent, you've no doubt read about teens who tragically took their own lives after they were allegedly subjected to bullying and <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/od/schoollearning/g/What-Is-Cyberbullying.htm">cyberbullying</a> with a mixture of dismay, indignation, and fear. Stories like those of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.denverpost.com/nationworld/ci_23015595/teen-suicides-draw-attention-sexual-cyberbullying">Audrie Pott and Rehtaeh Parsons</a>, two teens who recently committed suicide after they were allegedly sexually assaulted and cyberbullied after the attacks, and that of <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/girls-teen-suicide-calls-attention-cyberbullying/story?id=9685026#.UZtprkpz7RM">Phoebe Prince</a>, a 15-year-old South Hadley, Massachusetts student who hanged herself after relentless bullying and cyberbullying, leave me wondering several things: How can kids be so cruel to each other? How can we teach our children that while electronic communication--texts, social media posts, emails--may make it easier for kids to inflict pain and spread vicious rumors and gossip because it's removed and not face-to-face, cyberbullying is just as harmful and scarring as (and sometimes even more damaging than) a slap or a punch or a kick? And, chiefly, at least in my mind, how can we as parents protect our school-age children as they grow older and are increasingly more independent and out there in cyberspace without constant and close supervision?</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/21/cyberbullying-and-younger-kids.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://childparenting.about.com/b/2013/05/21/cyberbullying-and-younger-kids.htm Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:48 +0000 2013-05-21T11:58:48Z