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Kids Need Daily Recess Time

NWF Advocates for Policy Changes to Bring Back Daily Recess

Most adults remember daily recess as a time they were able to let off steam, exercise their bodies and refresh their minds. Today however, as many as nine million children (approximately thirty percent of elementary schools) get far less recess time according to a 2011 study by researchers at the University of Illinois. Worse still is the fact that schools with predominately non-white student populations are least likely to have sufficient recess periods.

The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is tackling this problem head on by launching their “Ranger Rick Restores Recess Campaign”. Ranger Rick of course is the beloved mascot of NWF’s award-winning children’s magazines Ranger Rick and Ranger Rick Jr.

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Monster Energy Supercross Feb 16th at Cowboys Stadium

Monster Energy Supercross Invades Cowboys Stadium

Don’t miss your opportunity to catch the world’s best supercross riders battle it out at the legendary Cowboys Stadium on Saturday, February 16 for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship race. Practice and qualifying begins at 12:30 p.m., and the main event begins at 7:00 p.m.

Monster Energy Supercross has a storied history in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with the first-ever supercross race held in Dallas on March 1, 1975. From 1983-2008, Texas Stadium hosted 26 consecutive Monster Energy Supercross races and is regarded as one of the sport’s most historical cities to have hosted the championship. Now, Cowboys Stadium carries on the tradition as the world’s top Supercross riders, two-time defending champ Ryan Villopoto, Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed, James Stewart and more battle it out for the esteemed 450SX Class crown.

What we can Learn from Movies About Single Moms

Family Advocate Dissects Traits That Help Single Moms Raise Leaders

With single parents now the norm — nearly two-thirds of births to American women under 30 occur outside marriage – they’re also dominating the big screen.

This summer, newly single-in-real life actress Katie Holmes began shooting “Molly,” a film she co-wrote, is co-producing and stars in as the single mother of a daughter. In November, Tyler Perry began shooting “Single Mom’s Club,” a comedy about four women who meet through their kids’ preschool.

“I love movies about single moms because they often highlight the qualities that help single moms raise confident, successful kids,” says Cederick Tardy, founder of S.T.R.O.N.G., Inc, a non-profit that provides education and resources to empower youth and families.

Raising Emotionally Healthy Children: Acceptance

Third in a Series of Articles on Raising Emotionally Healthy Children

Read the first article in this series: Respect

Read the second article in the series: Important

Free Webinar on Thursday, Feb 7th 12pm CST – Register here.

Free Kindle download of Dr. Newmark’s book from Thursday, February 7 – midnight Sunday, February 10. English version http://is.gd/HowToRaise, Spanish version http://is.gd/Espanol

Guest Post from The Children’s Project

The third critical emotional need of children is to feel Accepted. Accepting children means listening, trying to understand them, and accepting their right to their own points of view, feelings, desires, opinions, concerns, and ideas. If we act in a way that condemns or ridicules feelings or opinions of children, the implication may be that there is something wrong with them. When that happens, you reduce the chances of their listening to you and of your being able to influence them.

Top 40s Singer Offers Tips for Parents of Kids with Big Dreams

Does Your Child Want to be a Star?

If Sydney Rose, 20, could talk to the young contestants who wowing audiences on shows like “The Voice” and “The X-Factor,” she’d tell them: Even if you don’t make it to the end of this contest, if you have a vision and a talent, don’t ever give up!

The singer/songwriter whose debut pop single, “Breaking Rules,” hit No. 15 on the national radio Top 40 chart earlier this fall, says she tried to put her dream on hold – and couldn’t.

“I’ve been in love with music all my life,” says Rose (www.sydneyrosemusic.com). “I’ve learned it’s an important part of who I am and you can’t ignore that, no matter what your age.”

Baby Gear: How to Beg, Borrow and Save

How to Save on Baby Gear & Equipment

According to data collected by the USDA, the average middle-income, two-parent family spends $12,290 to $14,320 annually on their child. In addition to housing, health care and clothing, there’s no question baby gear contributes largely to that annual expense during the early years. Carriers, car seats, cribs and strollers can all add up to a big expense for first-time parents.

Happily, experienced parents know a thing or two about saving on everything from baby formula to car seats. Before you max out your credit cards in preparation for your bundle of joy, consider these tips to save on all the baby gear you need.

National Wear Red Day this Friday, February 1st

This Friday, Feb 1st is National Wear Red Day

From the American Heart Association Website:

In 2003, the American Heart Association faced a challenge; Cardiovascular disease claimed the lives of nearly 500,000 American women each year, yet women were not paying attention. In fact, many even dismissed it as an “older man’s disease.” To dispel these myths of heart disease as the No. 1 killer of women, the American Heart Association, along with the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute created National Wear Red Day® to raise awareness of this critical issue. Each year, on the first Friday in February, millions of women and men come together to wear red, take action and commit to fighting this deadly disease.