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Clever Currents: Scams in Student Loans and Study Abroad – Should You Care?

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Laquo; It’s Not Your Fault Picky Eating is Inherited. Vaccines: New Studies Show They Are Safe, And They Are Working. ». October 31, 2007. Scams in Student Loans and Study Abroad Should You Care? The Blue Lake take on it:. I don’t think so. Student loans and study-abroad programs seem like good things all good parents want their child to get a higher education, and if the university has hand-picked these providers of student loans and semesters in Europe, why should they challenge them? Yes, there are mu...

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Clever Currents: Cutting Calories: If you don’t change the portion size, your child won’t eat more

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Laquo; Easy Organic Five Simple Strategies. Concussions and Girls: Soccer is the source for most girls’ concussions. ». December 31, 2007. Cutting Calories: If you don’t change the portion size, your child won’t eat more. The Blue Lake take on it:. We are reminded of the old phrase used to describe hearty food: It really sticks to the ribs. Well, it seems it really just sticks to the stomach! And don’t do it secretly kids are capable of learning with you about what works to keep weight off.

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Clever Currents: Vaccines: New Studies Show They Are Safe, And They Are Working.

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Laquo; Scams in Student Loans and Study Abroad Should You Care? Easy Organic Five Simple Strategies ». November 15, 2007. Vaccines: New Studies Show They Are Safe, And They Are Working. A pair of unrelated studies were published in September. Both of them brought good news about the safety and efficacy of vaccines in young children. UNICEF reported that annual child deaths fell below 10 million. The Blue Lake take on it:. Posted on November 15, 2007. The comments to this entry are closed.

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Clever Currents: Food

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July 20, 2007. Pushing Sugar Breakfast Food Industry Tries Self-Regulation. Newspapers across the U.S. carried this story last month: the Kellogg Company announced that they will discontinue advertising products that contain more than 12 grams of sugar per serving, 2 grams of saturated fat or 200 calories during children's television programming. What's behind this decision? The Blue Lake take on it:. First, we salute the people at Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. To explore sugar in their lives.

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Clever Currents: Books

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April 13, 2007. The Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Whole Language. Last month, The New York Times Education Reporter Diana Jean Schemo reported that schools were being pushed into using phonics-based reading materials or else risk losing federal funds under the Reading First program. Schemo profiled the Madison, Wisconsin school district, which chose to stick with their balanced program and withdraw from funding. Are phonics-based reading programs more effective than whole language-based programs? Tell your c...

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Clever Currents: Math

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April 27, 2007. It All Adds Up: Math Ideas Start Early. A year ago, President Bush created a National Mathematics Advisory panel, and earlier this year, they released a preliminary report that was quickly criticized for being a summary of the Panel's mission and process, and devoid of recommendations for improving math skills. Do you need to wait for the government to tell you how to help your child with math? Every small child has a grasp of basic math, for instance: More! The Blue Lake take on it:.

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Clever Currents: Language

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March 16, 2007. What is the right age to learn a new language? The Blue Lake take on it:. Just as we believe that a child's first reading experiences should be low-pressure and build confidence, we recommend approaching new languages the same way. Join a foreign language playgroup. If you can't find one, The Multilingual Children's Association has some helpful tips for starting a language immersion playgroup. Posted on March 16, 2007 in Language. January 05, 2007. The Blue Lake take on it:. Talk to your ...

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Clever Currents: Childcare

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April 20, 2007. Day Care Dilemmas: Can Child Care Kids Play Nice? The Blue Lake take on it:. For information on social emotional development. Posted on April 20, 2007 in Childcare. More from Blue Lake Children's Publishing. The Tessy and Tab Reading Club for Preschoolers. Meerkids Monthly for Gradeschoolers. Clever Currents: Early Childhood Development Blog. Subscribe in a reader.

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Clever Currents: Advertising

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May 18, 2007. Marketing the Baby Genius. The Blue Lake take on it:. Look beyond the marketing. If you choose to have your baby watch videos, we recommend disciplined moderation. It's important to monitor what your kids watch and to avoid a daily ritual or "video as reward" system. As kids grow older, video fare aimed at them becomes more commercial. That's the focus of The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Posted on May 18, 2007 in Advertising. March 09, 2007. Mommy, I want that!

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Clever Currents: Kindergarten

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July 13, 2007. The First Day of Kindergarten Reducing Your Child's Stress. The Blue Lake take on it:. We highly recommend Kindergarten Countdown. Also has tips for elementary and middle school students. Posted on July 13, 2007 in Kindergarten. December 15, 2006. The Blue Lake take on it:. With no proven advantage, choose the start date that you and your school’s teachers think is best. The Berkeley Parents Network. Has a helpful discussion on this topic. Posted on December 15, 2006 in Kindergarten.