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Raise a Take-Charge Kid

Fabulous (and Cheap!) Fall Looks for You

No-Sew Halloween Costumes that Rock!

The 50-50 Marriage You CAN get there

Veggie-Packed Meals Kids Will Love

Texting Mania! How high-tech talk is changing children (and why it's not all bad)

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Features

Fall Forward - Chic looks you'll love from head to toe! We've found the season's crave-worthy trends -- at guilt-free prices
Mom to the Rescue? - How to know if your kid will be better off if you butt in -- or stay out
Mad at Dad - In part two of our series, we give simple steps to get you two on the same page at last
My Less-Than-Social Son - He may never be the life of the party, but is that really a problem? Why one mom doesn't think so
Forecast: Fun - Come rain or shine, these Halloween costumres are heaven-sent
TLK L8R MOM - With all their texting and pinging, today's constantly connected boys and girls are learning to communicate in a whole new way

Their Health

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Snacks & Eats

Their Talk/Your Talk

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Ages & Stages

5 to 6:
Tattletale Tactics
Explaining Same-Sex Parents
7 to 9:
Help For Bossy Behavior
10 to 12:
Ready For Contact Lenses?
Shower-Resistant Tweens

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