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MomHub Blogthe End of All-Day Kindergarten?Submitted by marcy on March 12, 2010 - 1:07pmFrom the Daily Beast: "Kids benefit from more hours in school, studies show. So why are full-day kindergarten programs on the chopping block across the country? " All-day kindergarten programs have been steadily on the rise across the country and 60% of schools now offer a full-day program. Many parents and teachers believe attending school a full day helps kids tremendously and many studies have proven its advantages. Still, with school districts facing severe budget deficits, all-day kindergarten programs might be the targets of drastic funding cuts. »
HPV Food Recall - even in Trader Joe's!Submitted by marcy on March 10, 2010 - 12:40pmhttp://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/MajorProductRecalls/HVP/default.htm You might have heard about the recent recall of products containing HVP, or hydrolyzed vegetable protein, which is an MSG-type substitute used in a wide range of food products. The most recent news reports say that Basic Food Flavors, the company that makes the product, knew about their salmonella contamination for a month before they issued the recall. »
Sleep Help for KidsSubmitted by marcy on March 5, 2010 - 10:46amhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-michael-j-breus/hope-for-children-with-... For anyone with kids with sleeping issues, you might want to check out this article. Specifically it addresses children with ADHD and how melatonin might be able to encourage better sleep habits. »
Improving Middle Schools - a new approachSubmitted by marcy on March 1, 2010 - 12:46pmhttp://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/01/education/01schools.html?hpw If you are concerned about the education system and school performance, here's an interesting NYT article about "personalized student learning plans" — electronic portfolios containing information about atudents' learning styles, interests, skills, career goals and extracurricular activities. »
Do Hot Dogs Need Warning Labels?Submitted by marcy on February 22, 2010 - 10:21amFor any parent worried about their kids and choking threats, this USA Today article is worth a skim... here's a summary from The Daily Beast: Attack of the Deadly Hot Dogs »
FYI about Tucker-Maxon School, SE Portland - Open House 2/18Submitted by marcy on February 16, 2010 - 12:45pmAre you considering schools for next year? If so, you might be interested in learning about Tucker-Maxon! They are hosting a drop-in Open House on February 18 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at 2860 SE Holgate Blvd. It's a chance for families to get acquainted with the campus and teachers. Tours are also available. For more information on the Open House or to schedule a tour, contact TM 503.235.6551 or tours@tmos.org. »
Best Places to Bike Ride with Kids?Submitted by marcy on February 16, 2010 - 10:53amNow that our two boys have learned to ride their bikes we're on the look out for good trails and safe places where we can take family rides. Portland is a very bike-centric city but not every trail is good for 5 year olds - some are too hilly, too crowded with runners or other cyclists, or just too dangerous. Luckily we found the article below before we set out to ride this weekend, listing a number of great trails for the 4-9 year old set. We tried a couple of them and had a great time. If you have other bike rides you'd recommend, please share it here! »
How Parents' Concern and even PBS are Ruining Kids - Huff Post articleSubmitted by marcy on February 9, 2010 - 11:50amhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/kari-henley/nurture-shock-how-praise_b_450... This is a really interesting, thought-provoking blog post regarding parenting and the idea that parental praise and over-protection, and even PBS shows, are ruining kids these days. Many points are sure to be controversial but worth considering nonetheless. The author references a new book, Nurture-Shock, New Thinking about Children by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman, which sounds like a must-read for every parent. It's the first of two blogs on the subject, on the Huffington Post. »
The Mothers of Invention - WSJ articleSubmitted by marcy on February 9, 2010 - 10:10amhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870425460457461405242544154... There was a great article in Monday's Wall Street Journal about several women who created food businesses focused on healthy children's food. As moms, they knew first-hand how difficult it can be sometimes to find healthy food for their kids, so they decided to create their own products. Learn how they did it, their challenges and their plans to expand and grow their businesses. »
Elmo's Birthday Party!Submitted by marcy on February 1, 2010 - 10:13amCelebrate Elmo's Birthday! Families will have the opportunity for fun and prizes on Saturday February 20 at 11 a.m. when Borders in Bridgeport Village , 7227 S.W. Bridgeport Road , will hold a birthday party for Elmo, upstairs in the children’s department. Every February the furry red fellow from Sesame Street turns three, so we throw a party. Elmo will not be appearing at the party but we will host stories, crafts, games and prizes in his honor. This event is free and geared to preschoolers and everyone who loves Sesame Street . »
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