Parenting School Years August 2009 Issue

On the cover

Health Rules to Follow (And Break!)

Getting Ready for School:
Easing them Back on Schedule

The Coolest New Supplies

Simple Ways to Keep 'Em Learning

Backyard Bash! Super-fun family games and treats

6 Friends Every Mom Needs

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Features

Frozen Dreams Thousands of embryos remain in storage, sometimes for years, after couples have completed their families. The struggle with what to do next is not one that's easily resolved 
7 Ways to Raise a Good Eater
Why Kids Love to Streak and other quirks, explained
Backyard Bash! Super-fun family games and treats
6 Friends Every Mom Needs
Mom-Tested: Gear you'll use for years

Their Health

4 Reasons Your Child May Be Overweight
Staying Safe in the Heat

Your Health

Hi-Tech Ways to Lose Pounds
Crushing on a Co-Worker 

Snacks & Eats

6 Yummy Sandwiches
Second Breakfast!
Grilled Sirloin Steak with Herb Sauce + A Week of Dinners

Toys

10 Toys Great for Kids with Special Needs
Your Toys: PM Face Prep

Their Talk/Your Talk

Their Talk: We want to hear from your kids! Web Extra!

Your Talk: Mom, we want to hear from you! Web Extra!

Travel

Awesome -- and totally affordable -- national parks

Money

Help Kids Understand the Family Budget

Ages & Stages

Why Kids Love Movie Monsters
Ask Denene: My Twins Are Opposites
5 Ways to Stop Nail Biting
Grow a Family Veggie Garden
How to Gain from Video Games
3 Ways to Avoid Losing Sight of Your Child
4 Ways to Prep for Kindergarten

Plus:

6 Summer Safari Games
19th Annual Photo Contest Finalists