http://featured.geoparent.com Check in for the latest parenting advice, developmental milestones and kid activities Thu, 08 May 2008 21:34:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Amanda Fornecker With summer quickly approaching and the last bell about to ring, you'll want to keep your kids occupied outdoors or on those rainy summer days where hanging by the pool just isn't an option. We've come up with a list of eight fun projects for your crafty kids. ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/05/07/crafty-kids-8-boredom-busting-projects/ By Michelle Bruns You have always wanted the best for your bundle of joy, and his education is no exception. With so many choices, from homeschool to public and private schools galore, how are you supposed to know which one is the best for your little Einstein? According to the most ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/05/05/how-do-schools-stack-up-home-school-vs-public-and-private-school/ By Tracy McGinnis Children’s music continues to grow in popularity as parents seek out songs that do everything from inspire their kids to learn about new cultures, encourage speech development, learn foreign languages, dance to the beat of a new genre, and yes, eventually find that sweet lullaby that will send ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/05/04/new-children%e2%80%99s-music-takes-you-from-the-disco-to-dreamland/ By Brie Gatchalian Before you turn off your kids’ games out of fear they’re rotting their precious brains, think again. Games have come a long way since the days of Super Mario Brothers and Tetris. In fact, a lot of parents are starting to view video games as a positive and ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/05/02/smart-gaming-for-kids-video-games-that-motivate/ Michele Thompson, MS You have heard of No Child Left Behind, an important initiative in promoting the education of your children. But did you know that the No Child Left Inside movement is just as essential in the health and success of your child? The incidence of childhood obesity, depression, ADHD ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/29/no-child-left-inside-putting-an-end-to-nature-deficit-disorder/ Michele Thompson, MS In his book Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv lists 100 actions that you can incorporate into your life to help bridge your children (and self) to nature, to transform communities to be more nature-centric, ways professionals and educators can promote nature in their work, goals ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/29/10-ways-to-bridge-your-child-and-nature/ Tracy B. McGinnis 1. Prepare yourself and avoid the "booby traps." Experts agree that asking questions, gathering information and finding a lactation consultant prior to breastfeeding are key in making the transition a smooth one. Dr. Pamela Berens, M.D., Associate Professor Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences at the University of ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/27/10-breastfeeding-tips-for-moms-to-be/ Jaimie Dalessio It seems that those driver's ed accident movies just aren't cutting it anymore in regard to scaring new student-drivers straight. According to researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), taking stricter action is what's necessary in order to prevent the No. 1 killer of teens: Motor vehicle crash ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/24/safety-recommendations-for-teen-drivers/ by Joanne Kimes Some parents have it lucky. They give birth to miraculous kids that sleep through the night, don't have tantrums and eat anything you put in front of them. And then there's my kid. A child that's so exhausting to deal with, the closest thing she'll ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/21/food-for-thought-how-to-get-your-picky-eater-to-eat-better/ he is five or more years younger than you are. he is five or more years younger than your oldest child. he makes you feel 10 years younger. you make him feel 10 years younger. he lets you make most of the financial decisions... most of the finances are yours. he makes you laugh. you make him ... http://featured.geoparent.com/2008/04/15/you-may-have-a-trophy-husband-if/