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Publication Archive - November 2012
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Articles by TopicsDIRECTORY RELATED - After School - Camp & Summer Activities - Child Care Options - Education & Learning - Health & Fitness - Party & Celebrations - Special Needs
AGES & STAGES - Pregnancy & Childbirth - Infants - Toddlers - School Ages - Teens & Tweens
PARENTING TOPICS - Book Nook - Family Fun - Just for You - Money/Finance - Parenting Issues - Family Kitchen
PLUS..... - Fall Fun Activities |
This Issue's Online Articles
Spotlight on AdoptionAdoptive families come in all shapes and sizes, and their adoption stories vary. In honor of National Adoption Month this November, we've interviewed three local families to raise awareness about adoption. Be a do-gooder! - the benefits of volunteeringRegardless of which volunteer opportunity you chose, the most important lesson, according to volunteers of all ages, is that you put others before yourself and donate your time. SAT & ACT - what you & your teen should knowIf your son or daughter plans to attend college there’s no escaping standardized testing. However, families do have some control over which test the teen takes, how often they decide to take it, and how they choose to prepare for it. Celebrating BooksAdoptive families come in all shapes and sizes, and their adoption stories vary. In honor of National Adoption Month this November, we've interviewed three local families to raise awareness about adoption. Have Bag, Will Travel - how to be ready for anythingWe are a traveling, over-scheduled society that demands living out of a car, or a bag and, most of the time, both. From birth on, there is a need for some kind of take-along device in which to pack and bring our stuff. Preparing Your Home for an Adopted ChildAdding a child to your home is a big adjustment, regardless of if they are an infant or a tween. Here are some tips to make the process a bit easier. The Latest on Teen "Sexting"Parents of teenagers today are concerned about "sexting " a disturbing trend defined as the sending of sexually explicit messages or photos primarily via cell phones. |



