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Turn the TV Off For Better Language Development

 
Recent studies indicate that young children exposed to television viewing from infancy can experience a delay in speech and know fewer words than children who didn't watch television.

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Cleanliness a concern in the classroom

News of swine flu epidemics in schools and the last vestiges of contagion may have dwindled, but that doesn't mean that classroom cleanliness isn't still a safety concern. 

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Alleviating first-day-of-school jitters

The first day of school can create butterflies in the stomachs of parents and children. However, following a few tips can alleviate feelings of nervousness.

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Pros and cons to keeping multiples together in school

Parents of multiples have to make decisions regarding their children in duplicate or triplicate. Once multiples reach school-age, one of the questions parents must face is whether to keep their children together in the same class during the early elementary years or separate them into two different classrooms.

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Origins of bridal customs

Chances are those who have attended a wedding have witnessed some popular traditions take place. The bride wears a veil, a court of wedding attendants accompanies the bride and groom, and birdseed, rice or flower petals are tossed. But have you ever wondered why?

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