http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:03:15 -0700 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:19 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Quick-easy-and-cheap-last-minute-Halloween-costumes-for-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Need quick, easy, and cheap last minute Halloween costumes for kids? This compilation of some of my past Halloween costume articles could help. With these, look no further than your own home. Here are three quick, easy, and affordable last minute ... Kids Events Parenting Family Holidays Free Shopping Halloween Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Quick-easy-and-cheap-last-minute-Halloween-costumes-for-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-it-legal-to-homeschool-someone-elses-child?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Due to schedule constraints, teaching preferences, or other reasons, parents may ask: "Is it legal for a person to homeschool someone else's child?" Liza is finding it hard to pay attention in class. She gets distracted easily by othe... Kids Parenting Education Homeschool Family School Legal Issues Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:07:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Is-it-legal-to-homeschool-someone-elses-child?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Swine-Flu-H1N1-in-Children?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Related Articles Swine Flu Q&A (CDC) Swine Flu Info for Parents (AAP) Swine Flu Vaccination Info (CDC) More Info (Children's Memorial Hermann)   Swine flu (H1N1), also referred to as pig flu is expected to become more a... Kids Parenting Education Family Health News Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Swine-Flu-H1N1-in-Children?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Can-coughing-be-good-for-your-child?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Your child is having a coughing fit, so what do you do? Reach for the cough suppressant? Wrong answer. Can coughing be good for your child?You may already have heard of risks using cough medicine in children related to poisoning, but this is somethin... Kids Parenting Education Family Health Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:45:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Can-coughing-be-good-for-your-child?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Free-homeschool-lesson-plan-on-pygmy-tarsiers?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Below is a free homeschool lesson plan on pygmy tarsiers suitable for kids in the elementary levels. To make the lesson suitable for older kids, try having them instead do research on the pygmy tarsiers and have them write a detailed report.Pygmy tar... Kids Activities Parenting Nature Education Homeschool Family Free School Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:11:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d12-Free-homeschool-lesson-plan-on-pygmy-tarsiers?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Best-Potty-Training-Books-for-Kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner  Potty training your child? Try encouraging and enhancing your child's potty training experience with books. hearing stories and connecting the pictures in the book with his or her similar actions can help a child further comprehend potty traini... Kids Parenting Nature Education Family Product Review Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:14:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Best-Potty-Training-Books-for-Kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Product-Review-Mothers-Natural-Caramel-Rice-and-Popped-Corn-Cakes?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner The kids and I have always enjoyed rice cakes. That's why it was no surprise to me when one child chose Mother's Natural Caramel Rice and Popped Corn Cakes on a snack run at the grocery store. It wasn't anywhere near our first time trying rice ... Kids Parenting Nature Family Health Food Product Review Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:59:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Product-Review-Mothers-Natural-Caramel-Rice-and-Popped-Corn-Cakes?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Back-to-school-Organize-homeschool-supplies?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner It's back to school time! Rush to the store and pick out all the nifty pencils, binders, folders, notebooks, and more, and more, and more. For a homeschool, school supply time is also time to get organized. When a child goes to traditional school, ... Kids Activities Parenting Education Homeschool Family School Shopping Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:45:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Back-to-school-Organize-homeschool-supplies?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d1-How-to-create-a-parenting-mistake-journal?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner The Parenting Mistake Journal is one of my favorite ideas that I've had over the years and I'd love for other parents to be able to utilize this one as well. As a seasoned parent, I have come up with many parenting ideas. Some have been success... Activities Parenting Education Family Crafts Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:57:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d1-How-to-create-a-parenting-mistake-journal?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Back-to-school-shopping-Tips-for-meltdown-relief?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner You're standing in the middle of the Wal-Mart back-to-school aisle and are almost done with at least the first child's school supply list. You've even discovered a cute and cost-effective school uniform. But now, the beginnings of what may soon... Kids Activities Parenting Education Homeschool Family Health Holidays School Shopping Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:13:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d1-Back-to-school-shopping-Tips-for-meltdown-relief?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Can-a-Parent-Teach-Homeschool-Without-a-Degree?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner   Schooling children at home is becoming more and more prevalent as parents look at a variety of schooling options for the children. A question that comes up often when choosing to homeschool is the question of whether a parent can rea... Kids Parenting Education Homeschool Family School Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:42:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Can-a-Parent-Teach-Homeschool-Without-a-Degree?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d3-4th-of-July-recipes-Fruit-Pizza-7-Layer-Dip-Pasta-Salad-Wings-and-more?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Wow, Fourth of July weekend is here already! Here are some awesome recipes for Fourth of July or anytime. Guacamole Dip, 7 Layer Dip, and more can easily make a great-tasting Fourth of July menu. Mama's 7 Layer Dip Recipe Perhaps one o... Summer Fun Family Health Gardening Holidays Food Recipes Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:54:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d3-4th-of-July-recipes-Fruit-Pizza-7-Layer-Dip-Pasta-Salad-Wings-and-more?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Nestle-Recalls-Refrigerated-Cookie-Dough-Make-Your-Own-Instead?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner   Photo: PublicDomainPictures.net Cookie Dough Recipes 5 Yummy Oatmeal Cookie Recipes Mama's Everything Cookies The FDA and Nestle report that Nestle Toll House packaged, refrigerated cookie dough is being recalled. Here's what to ... Kids Activities Parenting Family Health Food News Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:59:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Nestle-Recalls-Refrigerated-Cookie-Dough-Make-Your-Own-Instead?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Kids-hungry-Free-food-at-Arbys-on-Wednesdays?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Photo: Flickr; Author MShades Out and about with hungry kids? If you need food fast to avoid the crankiness and free to save the wallet, try your Houston (or other locale) Arby's on Wednesdays. All throughout the summer, Arby's will have... Kids Events Summer Fun Family Food Free Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:57:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d10-Kids-hungry-Free-food-at-Arbys-on-Wednesdays?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Take-Kids-Running-in-Houston-on-National-Running-Day?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner   Photo: Wikimedia Commons; Public Domain June 3rd is National Running Day in Houston and elsewhere. Consider taking the kids running to celebrate.Buffalo Bayou Park is a great place to take kids running in Houston for National Runni... Kids Events Activities Parenting Education Homeschool Family Health Holidays Sports Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:51:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Take-Kids-Running-in-Houston-on-National-Running-Day?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Fathers-Day-craft-for-kids-key-chest?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner PublicDomainPictures.net Craft Stores in Houston Hobby Lobby Garden Ridge Texas Art Supply A good Father's Day gift should be something dad will use, but it also should come from the heart. A key and change box is a simple, but meaningful ... Kids Activities Parenting Homeschool Family Holidays Father's Day Crafts Wed, 13 May 2009 22:00:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Fathers-Day-craft-for-kids-key-chest?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Fathers-Day-Craft-For-Kids-Art-and-Memory-Scrapbook?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Photo: PublicDomainPictures.net  Craft & Scrapbook Stores in Houston Hobby Lobby Garden Ridge Texas Art Supply Kids can create some of the best gifts for Father's Day all by themselves. This Art and Memory Scrapbook is an e... Kids Activities Parenting Homeschool Family Holidays Father's Day Crafts Wed, 13 May 2009 21:56:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d13-Fathers-Day-Craft-For-Kids-Art-and-Memory-Scrapbook?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Rock-climbing-for-Houston-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Photo: PublicDomainPictures.net Houston Rock Climbing Resources Extreme Climbing Texas Rock Gym Stone Moves Benefits of rock climbing Rock climbing is a great activity for kids. It builds both character and strength. Plus, it's extre... Kids Activities Parenting Education Homeschool Family Sun, 03 May 2009 01:30:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Rock-climbing-for-Houston-kids?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Resources-and-tips-for-gardening-with-kids-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Photo depicts section of garden created by the author's kids Resources for Houston gardening with kids Easy plants to grow in Houston The benefits of gardening with kids Native Plant Society of Texas Top 10 plants for kids Many kids ... Kids Activities Parenting Nature Education Homeschool Family Spring Fun Gardening Sun, 03 May 2009 00:37:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Resources-and-tips-for-gardening-with-kids-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Houston-Cinco-De-Mayo-events-for-kids-plus-free-printables-and-coloring-pages?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner Photo: Wikimedia Commons; public domain Free printables and coloring pages Cinco de Mayo coloring pages Cinco de Mayo printables and worksheets Cinco de Mayo printables and craft activities Cinco de Mayo lesson plans and resources Ho... Kids Events Activities Parenting Education Homeschool Family History Cinco De Mayo Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6183-Houston-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d24-Houston-Cinco-De-Mayo-events-for-kids-plus-free-printables-and-coloring-pages?cid=exrss-Houston-Parenting-Examiner