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Webspeak part 1 - become fluent in one of the online languages your children use

Posted 5 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael

Social Skills, Culture, Relationships, K-8, High School, Higher Education

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Once upon a time, it was Pig-Latin. These days, the Internet has created several ways for both children and adults to communicate with each other. In part one of this series, I'll give you a list of the most common acronyms or "initialisms" that your children are using daily, via the web and phone. Some of these you will be familiar with already; some may shock you.

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Train your kids to swallow a choking hazard with Lego “Fun Snacks”

Posted 10 weeks 1 hour ago by Paul Michael

Safety, Health

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It all seems like some crazy practical joke or belated April Fool’s gag, but this one is real. Kellogg’s have teamed up with Lego to produce what can only be described as the most dangerous idea for a kid’s snack…ever.

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Avoiding arguments part 1 - Gift Cloning.

Posted 18 weeks 1 day ago by Paul Michael

Home Life, Shopping

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As a regular writer for our sister blog Wisebread, this article goes against every frugal bone in my body. It pains me to even think about it but the result is worth it, even if it hurts my wallet and my idea of getting more bang for your buck. When it comes time for gifts, you can stop a lot of arguments by buying the same thing for every kid.

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Parenting 101 - a beginner's guide in glorious pictures

Posted 26 weeks 2 days ago by Paul Michael

New Parents

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I have been blessed with two beautiful baby daughters, but the path to fatherhood, for me anyway, was not always easy. Thank goodness I had the help of some wonderful visual aids in the form of two magnificent books.

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