No need to forgo the lollipops, but according to a group of physicians at Harvard Medical School, the free prescription drugs often available from your doctor do little to benefit the poorest children, contribute to rising drug costs and, because they include powerful medications prone to misuse, may pose serious health risks.
This mom says cut out the Phys Ed and keep music class.
Jennifer Rawlings
No matter what type of school you go to in California, one of the requirements to graduate is two years of high-school physical education. But what they really need is two years of music.
Moms often play offensive coordinator to make sure student athletes are performing their best.
Brooke de Lench
For the more than 53 million mom's of youth athletes, the school year means a time when student juggle academics, tryouts, practice and games. Here's how mom's can play offensive coordinator to make sure the kids are performing their best.
Not everyone thinks inviting the kiddos into the bed is the best idea.
Sarah Maizes
The "family bed." It's what psychologists and child development specialists call your bed when your children sleep with you. It refers to the pillow-y haven where the family nestles down together for the night, arms and legs draped across each other in a trusting, completely unprotected fashion. Well, I don't like it.
It's even more popular than the big, mean kid in class: It's online now.
Brad Miller, CEO of Awareness Technologies
According to the National Crime Prevention Council, over 40% of all teenagers with Internet access have reported being bullied online. Use these tips to knock it out before it starts.
Get creative and look fabulous in these mom Halloween costumes.
City Party
These days, moms can (or sometimes have to) get as creative as the kids and dress up for Halloween. Need some inspiration? Check out Party City's official top costume trend predictions for Halloween 2010.
Keep these ideas in your pocket for the eventual rainy-day boredom.
Mommy on a Shoestring
Rainy day boredom striking? Keep your kids happy, stimulated and entertained without breaking the bank with a few inexpensive games, activities and recipes you probably haven't tried yet.
There are certain names that parents choose for themselves--not their children.
Maureen Dempsey
There are certain names that parents choose for themselves--not their children. After a list of "cool uncommon" names was recently released, we'll probably hear many more of them.
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