Easy Chicken Tenders Food & Recipes
Food & Recipes

Easy Chicken Tenders

Food & Recipes

Say goodbye to those fatty, fried chicken tenders forever, and replace them with our healthier baked version. The kids will…

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7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom Love & Sex
Love & Sex

7 Ways to Be More Confident in the Bedroom

Love & Sex

A confidence boost in the bedroom means more pleasure and passion for both of you. Here are just a few…

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10 Ways to Prevent Obesity Moms
Moms

10 Ways to Prevent Obesity

Moms

It's National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and if it's time for a reality check about the kids, read on.

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Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do? Moms
Moms

Emergency! Does Your Child Know What to Do?

Moms

Are your kids prepared for life's emergencies, like knowing when to call 911? Learn how to get them ready and…

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Relaxation: As Simple as Breathing Horoscopes
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Relaxation: As Simple as Breathing

Horoscopes

Inhale, exhale. The ancient practice of reiki can do wonders for stress levels. Breathing is a big part of it…

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Can You Break His Bad Habits? Love & Relationships
Love & Relationships

Can You Break His Bad Habits?

Love & Relationships

From being a slob to eating junk food, everyone has bad habits. But can you break your partner of his?

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Hot Summer Workouts Diet & Fitness
Diet & Fitness

Hot Summer Workouts

Diet & Fitness

Keep your cool when it's sweltering outside. Here are some great summer workouts to keep your body moving.

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It's in the Cards! New Age
New Age

It's in the Cards!

New Age

Past, present and future – they're all in the cards. Tarot cards, that is. Here are some tips on what…

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers Food & Recipes
Food & Recipes

Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers

Food & Recipes

This dynamic dinner is sure to ring your bell. Your hungry loved ones will hardly have a beef with a…

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Playing Dress-up? Try These On Love & Relationships
Love & Relationships

Playing Dress-up? Try These On

Love & Relationships

Sometimes role-playing can spice up an otherwise ho-hum sex life. Here are a few ways to make things sexy.

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Extracurricular Activities: When to Say When

When it comes to raising well-rounded children, extracurricular activities play a huge role in keeping your kids in line. According to one education consultant, participation in school activities, sports and community clubs and organizations during the middle school years has a positive effect on at-risk teens who might drop out in high school. In addition to fostering positive character traits in children, it also creates a school connection for kids.{relatedarticles}With this in mind, many parents push their children into football, cheerleading, chorus, dance, girl scouts, boy scouts and every other activity under the sun. The question is: How much is too much when it comes to activities? Could you be overbooking your child? The first rule of thumb is to consider whether or not your child enjoys the activity.
In other words, is it you or your child who really wants it? If the answer is the former and not the latter, you should probably pull the plug and find an activity that appeals to your son or daughter. Scholastic.com offers a grade-by-grade guide to ensure you aren't spreading your child - or yourself-too thin. Remember, a great deal of the burden to get your children to and from these activities falls on you.{relatedarticles}While a kindergartener might be ready for one or two after-school activities a week, a fifth grader might only need two free afternoons a week. Of course, it's integral that you make sure your children have enough time to do homework. If your son or daughter is struggling with schoolwork, then you might encourage your child to get involved with activities that facilitate learning such as the debate team, Spanish club or math competition. Should your child seem stressed, tired, irritable or distant, they may be feeling pressured by the hectic schedule. That's when it may be time to pull the plug on an activity.