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Five Great Family Nutrition Habits
by Melinda Johnson

Melinda Johnson is a nutrition expert and mom of two boys. She's leading a discussion about great family habits that encourage great nutrition. Read and Comment »

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Traveling With Children: Are You Having Fun Yet?
by Laurel Smith

Laurel Smith writes about traveling with children on her website, MomsMinivan.com. She's leading a discussion about ways to keep your children happy and their parents sane during the summer travel season. Read and Comment »

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Be Prepared for Tough Questions
Learn what you should ask and what to listen for when your child brings up the tough topics of war and violence.

Is Your Home Literate?
Create an environment that encourages children to learn to read and write and become lifelong readers.

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Reading Tips

Your child will spend a lot of time in school learning how to put together letters and sounds to make words. It is very important that these lessons extend beyond the classroom and into your home.

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