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Some parents say body-fat measurements hurt children's self-esteem, pose other risks

Like the other fourth-graders at King Lab, Jennifer Dreller's daughter was discreetly weighed during gym class as part of a routine fitness assessment at the Evanston, Ill., school. But the experience took a toll on the 10-year-old's self-esteem, her mother recently told a panel of health experts...

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Living with Children: Let kids start school on a normal schedule

Q: Our son's fifth birthday is in August. He did just fine, socially and academically, in preschool, but the counselor at the school he's slated to attend has recommended that we hold him back a year because of his late birthday. She says that kids with late birthdays, especially boys, do better...
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Child Sense: Summer safety

Summer is a time for enjoying the great outdoors. When you are aware of your child's dominant sense you can be a little more prepared for their unique set of behaviors and needs, making the experience even more enjoyable and safer.
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Backyard playsets reach a new level

It is the kind of tree house that a kid could spend all day and all night inside.
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'I love it!' and other gift lies

At some point - Mother's Day or Father's Day, Christmas Day or birthday - we've all given and received the equivalent of the pink bunny suit that Ralphie is forced into in "A Christmas Story."
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Vote for your favorite mom

You can vote once a day until May 9; winner gets a spa treat.
DEAN KAHN

WWU professor offers guidance on benefits, risks of social media for teens

Adriana Manago has picked a doozy of a topic for her academic research.
PARENTING

Whatcom County contest calls for ideal meal ideas for school lunches

Community members can compete to create the perfect school lunch that could be served in local cafeterias for the Ideal Real Meal Contest, which closes Monday, Feb. 11.
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Support and advice for Whatcom parents

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