http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:04:06 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:48:57 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-Thanksgiving-Day-music-mix-for-the-entire-family?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner On Thanksgiving Day, we can thank goodness for cherished traditions like turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie, and we can also be thankful for a few modern conveniences like downloading tunes to one’s iPod. My sister recently put out the call on... Family Thanksgiving Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:48:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-A-Thanksgiving-Day-music-mix-for-the-entire-family?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Santas-Wonderland-now-at-Bass-Pro-Shop-on-International-Drive?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Now through December 24, the Bass Pro Shop at the Festival Bay Mall on International Drive will be hosting Santa's Wonderland for families. Santa's Wonderland will feature free games and activities, and even a free photo with Santa, plus f... Santa Bass Pro Shop Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Santas-Wonderland-now-at-Bass-Pro-Shop-on-International-Drive?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Deadline-for-Orlando-Sentinel-Holiday-Art-Contest-December-7?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Wondering how to keep your elementary school aged children occupied during Thanksgiving Break next week? Pull out the paper and crayons--there is still time for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade to enter the Orlando Sentinel’s annual ... Orlando Holiday Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Deadline-for-Orlando-Sentinel-Holiday-Art-Contest-December-7?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Top-5-holiday-events-for-Orlando-families?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner There's little more than a week to go before Thanksgiving, but some of the grandest holiday traditions in Orlando are well underway or starting this weekend. And while the theme park Christmas displays appeal to local residents and tourists al... Orlando Holiday families Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:44:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Top-5-holiday-events-for-Orlando-families?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-A-Place-for-Children-seeks-funding-to-remain-open?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Tuesday, November 17 is slated to be the final day of operation for A Place for Children, the day care center for families with official business at the Orange County courthouse, but the day care can still reopen if enough funding is secured by th... A Place for Children Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:26:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-A-Place-for-Children-seeks-funding-to-remain-open?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Thanksgiving-dinner-for-your-picky-eater?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner A baby's first Thanksgiving might only be breast milk or formula. By the second Thanksgiving, most toddlers can have pureed versions of turkey, sweet potatoes, and green beans. Once your child is well past the baby food stage, however, serving... Thanksgiving Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:04:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Thanksgiving-dinner-for-your-picky-eater?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Roth-JCC-hosts-Family-Festival-November-15?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Looking for something to do with the family this weekend? This Sunday, November 15 the Roth Jewish Community Center (JCC) of Greater Orlando is hosting a Family Festival at Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs at 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The... Orlando Family events Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Roth-JCC-hosts-Family-Festival-November-15?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Balloon-Boy-parents-expected-to-plead-guilty-to-charges?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner In an update of a story that captured the nation’s attention last month, CNN.com is reporting that Richard and Mayumi Heene are expected to plead guilty to charges stemming from the “Balloon Boy” hoax they orchestrated last month... Balloon Boy Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:53:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Balloon-Boy-parents-expected-to-plead-guilty-to-charges?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Orange-County-Courthouse-day-care-facing-closure?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Earlier this week, WESH 2 News reported that A Place for Children, which is located on the second floor of the Orange County Courthouse at 425 N Orange Ave. in downtown Orlando, might be closed as early as November 17 due to lack of funding. After... day care Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:24:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Orange-County-Courthouse-day-care-facing-closure?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Dance-Baby-Dance-November-14-at-Rix-Lounge?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner The Dance Baby Dance Gobble Gobble party will take place this Saturday, November 14 at the Rix Lounge in Walt Disney World’s Coronado Springs resort from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Parking at the resort is complimentary and the admission is $10 ... Dance Baby Dance Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:32:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Dance-Baby-Dance-November-14-at-Rix-Lounge?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Sesame-Street-turns-40?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Sesame Street premiered 40 years ago today, marking a turning point in public broadcasting and children’s programming. From the program’s strong educational foundation, inventive animation segments, culturally diverse cast, charming in... Sesame Street Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:11:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Sesame-Street-turns-40?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Top-5-rainy-day-activities-for-children?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Even though Tropical Storm Ida has been downgraded as it makes landfall along the Alabama Gulf Coast near the Florida panhandle, Ida will most likely bring rain to the Orlando area by the middle of the week. It's kind of unexpected weather for... Children rainy day activities Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:34:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Top-5-rainy-day-activities-for-children?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Feeling-stressed-out-Study-says-its-all-in-the-family?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Last week the American Psychological Association (APA) released the results of a new national survey that suggest stress is on the rise among teens and tweens, although their parents' perception of children's stress is "out of sync&qu... Family Stress Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:18:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Feeling-stressed-out-Study-says-its-all-in-the-family?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Repurposing-Halloween-items-for-Thanksgiving-and-beyond?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner One week after Halloween, is there still a sizable stash of candy at your house? In addition to the annual trick-or-treat stash of goodies; did the kids also bring home sweets from classroom parties? If it still looks like Halloween harvest time a... Halloween Thanksgiving Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:35:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Repurposing-Halloween-items-for-Thanksgiving-and-beyond?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Study-shows-todays-kids-getting-more-screen-time?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner A study released by the Nielsen Company last week confirmed what many parents and parenting experts have suspected for a long time: today’s children have an increasing amount of “screen time” in front of the television, home comp... Kids study screen time Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:58:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Study-shows-todays-kids-getting-more-screen-time?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Swine-flu-update-Children-under-9-will-need-2-shots?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner With 30 million doses of the swine flu (H1N1 flu) being distributed throughout the country, Reuters reports that recent studies confirm children under the age of 9 will need two shots in order for the vaccine to be fully effective. Clinical t... Children swine flu Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:38:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Swine-flu-update-Children-under-9-will-need-2-shots?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Mother-and-child-kicked-off-plane-for-tot-tantrumsound-familiar?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Here’s a story that happens frequently enough that it almost writes itself: Parent brings child aboard airplane. Child begins to cry—loudly. Airline personnel escort family off the plane (either before takeoff or during an unscheduled ... Child Mother tantrum Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:04:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Mother-and-child-kicked-off-plane-for-tot-tantrumsound-familiar?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Happy-40th-birthday-Sesame-Street-Top-10-vintage-clips?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Look who's 40 and fabulous--November marks the 40th anniversary of the landmark children's television show Sesame Street. While today's preschoolers know all about Elmo, Zoe, and Abby Cadabby, their parents might be more familiar with ... Sesame Street Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:39:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Happy-40th-birthday-Sesame-Street-Top-10-vintage-clips?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-dos-and-donts-for-trick-or-treaters?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner Halloween is almost here--and on a weekend this year, which means the kids will be able to sleep in a bit on Sunday morning after getting all sugared up on Saturday night (setting the clocks back on Saturday night will also be a big help). I... Halloween trick or treaters Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:04:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Halloween-dos-and-donts-for-trick-or-treaters?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-books-for-kids?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner In local bookstores and libraries, kids' Halloween books are on display as October 31 draws near (just be prepared for the deluge of Christmas decorations the day after). While there are plenty of Halloween books featuring popular characters f... Books Kids Halloween Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:54:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1022-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-books-for-kids?cid=exrss-Orlando-Parenting-Examiner