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Benefits of Early Foreign Language LearningForeign language programs should be offered in elementary schools across the country. An early start at bilingualism enhances brain development, raises test scores, and develops cultural awareness.
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10 Tips for Avoiding Late-Night EatingTrying to lose a few pounds? Then you've surely heard the wise advice to stop eating at least a few hours before bedtime. Unfortunately, those evening hours are prime time for temptations, cravings, and mindless munching.
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Free Printable Coloring Pages Featuring Paris, FranceTake a trip to France with your kids. All you need is a computer, a box of crayons and a little imagination. Teach your children about Parisian monuments, art and French culture with these free Paris coloring pages. -
Make Your Kids an Easter Bunny LunchEncourage healthy eating this Easter season. Invite your kids to a lunch fit for a bunny! -
Easy Easter Basket Craft for KidsA tisket, a tasket, a homemade Easter basket! Kids will love getting crafty with this fun, easy--and green!--activity. -
Easter Games for Preschoolers and KindergartenersThese Easter games are fun, active, and educational.
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The Perfect SchoolThere's no such thing as a perfect education, but some schools are so far off the mark it is heartbreaking. As a veteran teacher for over 17 years, here is my vision of an ideal school.
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Orville Redenbacher's 100-Calorie Smart Pop Kettle KornOrville Redenbacher's Smart Pop Kettle Korn is delicious and healthy. It's the perfect late-night snack. Not only is Kettle Korn popcorn both salty and sweet, but it's loaded with nutritional benefits.
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Decorate Your Car This Easter with Fun Auto AccessoriesHere's your complete online shopping guide for Easter-themed automotive decorations and accessories: car costumes, antenna balls, bobble heads, decals, and magnets. Have fun decorating your car for Easter this year.
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How to Throw a Beach-Themed Party in the WintertimeStuck in the cold and snow this winter? Throw a fun, summer-themed party to fight the winter blahs. -
Five Reasons to Pray in Your CarWith all the time you drive, why not spend the time praying to God?
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February 2008 Guide to U.S. Chocolate FestivalsChocoholics, rejoice! Pack your bags and check out the local flavor at these ten February 2008 chocolate festivals across the U.S. -
Ten Cultural Projects to Enrich Foreign Language, Geography, and Social Studies CoursesEncourage your students to discover a foreign culture with these ten interesting projects.
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5 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Your Child's TeacherSurprise your child's teacher with an inexpensive, yet meaningful Valentine's Day gift. Discover 5 simple gestures to express your appreciation.
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Ten Creative Peanut Butter PairingsPeanut butter and jelly is fine. But there's a whole world out there for peanut butter lovers. Discover 10 non-jelly peanut butter pairings.
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Ten Tips to Survive Airline Travel with Young KidsTraveling with young children? Preparation is key to making your airline travel a success. Help your 2-5 year-olds and your fellow passengers enjoy their flight with these 10 tips.
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Ten Children's Books About PoopTo a kid, poop is fascinating. Children's books about poop are gross, funny, educational and informative . . . even for adults! Use these books to help with potty training, encourage reluctant readers, teach about science, and have a good giggle.
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Review of Trader Joe's Frozen Chipotle Ranch FriesEnjoy a spicy, Tex-Mex side of fries with your next meal. Find out about Trader Joe's chipotle fries.
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Top 10 Things Kids Love About Trader Joe'sEnjoy a kid-friendly grocery shopping experience at Trader Joe's, and pick up some healthy foods your kids will love. Find out the top 10 reasons to be a "Trader Joe's Kid".
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14 Heart-Shaped Foods for Kids on Valentine's DaySurprise your kids with these 14 heart-shaped foods for a Valentine's Day breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, or dessert.
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A Chocoholic's Bargain Shopping Guide: January Chocolate SalesTake advantage of some amazing online chocolate sales. What better way to chase away the January blahs than to indulge in gourmet holiday chocolate? With a little creativity, you can even transform Christmas chocolates into an economical Valentine's gift.
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New Year's Cookies: Designs and Ideas for a New Year's TraditionMake a fun and festive New Year's treat that the whole family will love.
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A Toddler's SunriseSunrise: a reflective poem about the unique phase of toddler life. -
6 Benefits of Celestial Seasonings Candy Cane Lane TeaThis tea is delicious, refreshing, and relaxing--my all-time favorite cup of tea! But it's only available during the holidays, so stock up.
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Car Costumes for Christmas, Easter and HalloweenCreate some holiday cheer, and take it on the road. Dress up your car in a festive costume for Christmas, Easter and Halloween.
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Seven Wintertime Uses for Summertime ThingsLet your summer toys come out and play this winter. Discover 7 summer items that can be both fun and useful in the cold.
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Secret Ingredients to Enrich Your Pancake Mix with NutrientsPancake mix provides the basis for these simple, healthy meals. Just add a few extra ingredients to rev up the protein, fiber, and flavor!
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Creating Home-Based Foreign Language Classes for KidsExpose preschoolers and parents to foreign languages in a fun, age-appropriate way. Follow this program model for a home-based language class.
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Winter Sandwiches for Kids: Rudolph, Snowman, Polar Bear and Gingerbread ManCelebrate a winter snowfall with fun snow-inspired sandwiches your kids will love. -
A Chocoholic's Holiday Shopping Guide: Chocolate Santas Go GourmetLet the kid in you enjoy a festive chocolate Santa, while the grown-up connoisseur in you indulges in gourmet chocolate. Check out this list of quality chocolate Santas. -
10 Holiday Activities that Keep Your Kids BusyThere's so much to do to get ready for Christmas. These ten kid-tested activities keep the little ones occupied so that you can complete your holiday to-do list. -
Parisian Cuisine: Experience French Culture with Great FoodAlthough French restaurants are sure to be a highlight of a trip to Paris, why not try something new by preparing an authentic French picnic? -
Create a French-Themed New Year's Eve Celebration for KidsNew Year's Eve often poses a problem for families with young children. Find out how to celebrate a French New Year's Eve, and ring in the New Year in a time zone that suits your children's bedtime.
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Musings on Motherhood, Writing and Extreme Makeover: Home EditionI'm a mom and a writer. Decorator? Afraid not. I fantasize about Ty Pennington and the crew of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" arriving at my messy, toy-ridden home for a glorious transformation. But maybe some things are better left alone.
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Alternative Charitable Gifts for Kids: Pet Adoptions, Sponsorships and MoreInstill a spirit of compassion and giving in your children this holiday season. Give a gift that will help others while educating and entertaining your children at the same time. These organizations (web sites provided) make giving tangible and fun for kids.
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Host a Mom-Tot Christmas Cookie PartyCelebrate the holidays by spending a fun-filled afternoon with your girlfriends and their little ones. It's all about the cookies!
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Top Ten Chores for the PreschoolerTeaching your children to do chores at an early age will instill responsibility, boost self-esteem, and provide learning opportunities. And it can be fun, too!
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Quebec's Ice HotelSince the winter of 2001, Quebec has been home to North America's only hotel made entirely of ice. -
Bones, Bones, Catacombs: Paris UndergroundFor a creepy, "off-the-beaten track" experience in Paris, visit the catacombs. -
Top Ten Tips for Taking Young Kids to Disney WorldA day at Disney World can be magical for children under five . . . or it can be a day marked by meltdowns and tantrums. Follow these tips to help your little one enjoy the happiest place on earth. -
Mickey Mouse and Princesses: Scary Disney World Characters?Those larger-than-life Disney World characters can bring joy to some young children, and strike fear in the hearts of others. So, who's scarier? Mickey, Donald, Goofy, . . . or perhaps those pretty princesses?