Monday, July 9, 2012

About Parenting School Age Children: Physical Punishment's Effects; Summer Fun; More

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From Katherine Lee, your Guide to Parenting School Age Children
In this week's Parenting School Age children newsletter, we discuss a new study that links harsh physical punishment in childhood with mental disorders later in life. Plus, what discipline is--and what it isn't; great ideas for how to have family fun with kids when it's sweltering outside; and great educational board games for kids.

Physical Punishment and Mental Disorders
Parents differ on corporal punishment. Some believe it is an effective way to discipline kids while others think there are better, non-physical methods. Meanwhile, a growing body of research has linked spanking to a host of problems... Read more

Fun Ways to Stay Cool with Your Kids
What are some fun and creative ways your family has managed to stay cool this summer? Check out these fun ideas to beat the heat and have family fun when when the temps hit the way-hot range this summer... Read more

What Child Discipline Is -- and What It Isn't
One helpful way to think about child discipline is to see it as another way to teaching your child life lessons rather than as something you do to punish your child for misbehaving... Read more

Best Educational Games for Kids
Looking for ideas for educational kids games for your grade-schooler? School age is a perfect time to introduce kids to educational games and puzzles that are challenging and fun... Read more

 


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