http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:01:54 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:55 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Teaching-kids-table-manners-for-holiday-dinners?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Uh-oh, Thanksgiving dinner - family and friends reunited around one table with small children.  The classic solution for children and adults happily co-existing at holiday tables is the kids' table.  And I highly recommend it.  ... family Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:09:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Teaching-kids-table-manners-for-holiday-dinners?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-best-planned-kids-table-for-Thanksgiving-dinner?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner The best seat for Thanksgiving dinner will be at the "kids' table" this year with these fun, kid-friendly ideas.  Start gathering kid-inspired place settings, no-mess serving dishes and keep-em-busy games to play from turkey to ... family Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:18:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d17-The-best-planned-kids-table-for-Thanksgiving-dinner?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Thanksgiving-gratitude-games-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Families and friends will soon gather together at Thanksgiving tables around the country.  The message of giving thanks is in the air.  Children can express their gratitude for family and friends, abundance and blessings with these simpl... family Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:45:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Thanksgiving-gratitude-games-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Five-fun-Halloween-books-for-children?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Halloween fun starts long before trick-or-treat night and lasts long after Halloween day, especially with these favorite Halloween books for children.  Pumpkins, witches and monsters...oh my! The Night Before Halloween by Natasha Wing... Books Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:47:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Five-fun-Halloween-books-for-children?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Make-a-Halloween-childrens-book-Green-Witch-Green-Witch-What-Do-You-See?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Here's a fun and easy make-at-home Halloween children's book formatted like the children's classic, Brown Bear, Brown, What Do You See?  This book is called Green Witch, Green Witch, What Do You See?  Children love the predic... Books Crafts Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:56:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Make-a-Halloween-childrens-book-Green-Witch-Green-Witch-What-Do-You-See?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Best-halloween-game-for-home-or-school-parties?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Every Halloween Party needs fun party games.  Here's a party original from Florida mom and educator, Alyson Brooks.  Alyson makes these bowling games for all seasons - so keep this in mind to make "snowmen" for your ch... Playgroups and playdates toys Crafts Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Best-halloween-game-for-home-or-school-parties?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Where-the-Wild-Things-movie-reeview-not-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Ten year olds crying.  Four year olds laughing nervously as play turns into rage.  Children asking, "why is everyone so mean".  Where the Wild Things Are movie is NOT a movie for pre-adolescents, and especially not ... family Books Where the Wild Things Are movie Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:27:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Where-the-Wild-Things-movie-reeview-not-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Peace-education-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner AP photoCongratulations to President Obama for winning the Nobel Peace Prize!  It's a proud day for the United States and a day to celebrate peace-making skills.  Resources abound for parents and teachers to encourage cooperative probl... parenting Nobel peace prize Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:26:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Peace-education-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d9-What-to-say-when-your-child-says-I-HATE-YOU?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Sourcebooks photoParents are often shocked when the child who loves them dearly shouts back in anger and frustration, "I HATE YOU".  It isn't easy to stay calm when your child is lashing out at you but it's important not to i... parenting Books Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:10:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d9-What-to-say-when-your-child-says-I-HATE-YOU?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Pumpkin-rhymes-and-songs-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Siebenaler photo 2008 used with permissionSing your way to the pumpkin patch and through Fall with these classic preschool songs.5 Little Pumpkins (paste paper pumpkins to popsicle sticks or cut from flannel for a flannel board song)5 little pumpkins... Playgroups and playdates Halloween Fall Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:17:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Pumpkin-rhymes-and-songs-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Fall-pumpkin-recipes-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner AP photoFall is in the air and pumpkins take center stage - trips to the pumpkin patch, decorating pumpkins and yes...pumpkin recipes to make with kids!  Pumpkin recipes are fun and easy to make with kids who will enjoy the sensory extravaganza ... kids cooking Halloween Fall Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:42:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Fall-pumpkin-recipes-for-kids?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d18-The-marshmellow-test-revisited-teaching-selfcontrol?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner ParentDish featured a story this week titled, "The Marshmallow Test: Cute or Cruel" with a video recreating the much-discussed "marshmallow test".  The video is a fun look at children's behavior when faced with the ... discipline parenting The Entitlement-Free Child Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d18-The-marshmellow-test-revisited-teaching-selfcontrol?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Rosh-Hashanah-2009-Happy-New-Year?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins tonight at sunset.  Rosh Hashanah is a joyful holiday that invites everyone to reflect on how to become a better person and to celebrate the blessings of the past year. It ... family Rosh Hashanah Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:35:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d18-Rosh-Hashanah-2009-Happy-New-Year?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Easy-grandparents-day-crafts-and-keepsakes?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner  Homemade crafts and gifts capture a moment in time that grandparents will never have again.  Here are three simple crafts with Grandparents Day messages to express how  much grandparents are loved.A Hand-print Card captures the s... Crafts grandparents Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:11:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Easy-grandparents-day-crafts-and-keepsakes?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Favorite-grandparent-books-for-kids-to-celebrate-grandparents-day?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner  Children's books about grandparents capture a unique relationship with someone very special to a child.  Grandparents are free to love and spoil grandchildren in ways that parents can't.  They share a perspective on life that reaches ... Books grandparents Sat, 12 Sep 2009 09:41:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Favorite-grandparent-books-for-kids-to-celebrate-grandparents-day?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Nature-fun-for-kids-animal-poop?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Who dung it?Poop, dung, scat...animals leave behind some interesting science for budding naturalists.  And like burps, farts and other interesting bodily functions, animal poop is a special curiosity to kids.  Whose is it?  Where do th... nature Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:40:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d31-Nature-fun-for-kids-animal-poop?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Back-to-school-with-ATT-technology-tips?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner  Back to school presents new challenges for parents staying connected to kids and for parent peace of mind.  AT&T has compiled this helpful list of tips to help parents create a safe environment for kids using technology. Use texti... back to school Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:13:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d30-Back-to-school-with-ATT-technology-tips?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Inspired-by-Julie-and-Julia-the-movie-Tips-for-Family-Cooking?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner Penzey's Spice Store in PittsburghThe movie, Julie and Julia, is inspiring wanna-be cooks everywhere.  Ooooh...the sensory pleasure of cooking and eating at home!   Not only is cooking at home fun, it's healthy!  Michael Pollan, d... family kids cooking Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:55:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Inspired-by-Julie-and-Julia-the-movie-Tips-for-Family-Cooking?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d18-10-tips-for-back-to-school-anxiety?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner  It's normal for some children to experience anxiety over starting a new school or beginning a new school year.  New experiences present all sorts of unknowns: will my teacher be nice to me? will I get lost? will I be able to find the ... back to school Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:32:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d18-10-tips-for-back-to-school-anxiety?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Parenting-101-how-to-have-stressfree-meal-times?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner  Stress and meals don't go together!  Worrying about picky eaters, those vegetables or getting your child to eat what you want when you want him is guaranteed to create high drama and strain an otherwise simple family experience.Renowned pe... parenting kids cooking nature music Mother's Day Michael Jackson Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:49:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-494-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Parenting-101-how-to-have-stressfree-meal-times?cid=exrss-Parenting-Examiner