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Pregnancy and Parenting Information from Extra(Hour)dinary Parenting

• Independent Toddlers and Toddler Independence
  Image by drinksmachine via Flickr This is a guest post from EHParenting Club member and ... [Fri, Nov. 20]

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• The Glowing Product Review: My Tot Clock
  I love this clock. My son has had a terrible time sleeping since our move, ... [Thu, Nov. 12]

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Activities for Children 6-10 from Family Education

• No Peeking
  Prepare yourself for giggles when you and your child draw pictures with your eyes closed. [Thu, Nov. 20]

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• Before-You-Go Puppets to Go
  You and your children can make a collection of road puppets that will divert your ... [Wed, Nov. 19]

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Parenting Teens from About.com

• Parenting Poll: How much money do you give your teen for Christmas shopping?
  My daughter has a very part time job this year, therefore she has been able to save some money for Christmas shopping. After counting it up and seeing what she would like to buy her sisters and her friends, she realizes that she may not have enough. She then started looking for sales and has not - yet - asked for more money from me. The thing is, I'm not sure how much money I'm willing to give. I'm sure after talking to her I'll know better what she needs, but as a ballpark figure, I don't know. My feelings are that I was willing to give her more last year, but why should she be penalized for having a job and saving some money? I'm going to have to think about this. While I do, let's get a pulse from our parenting community with a poll - and don't forget to leave your opinion in the comments area!

  Poll: How much money do you give your teen for Christmas shopping?

  • None.
  • $25 and under
  • $25 - $50
  • $50 - $100
  • Over $100

  See the poll results.

  Parenting Poll: How much money do you give your teen for Christmas shopping? originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 20:30:55.

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• Do You Still Give Hugs to Your Teen?
  And does your teen still let you hug them? I went to hug my 13 year old today in the grocery store because she was sad about losing a basketball game and she looked like she needed it. She backed away and looked up and down the aisle, making sure no one was there before she let me hug her.

  Do you think I should have told her about the cameras stores use to keep shoplifters at bay? lol

  So, fess up! Do you have to sneak in a hug or two with your teen or do they let you hug them any old time? And how important do you think hugs are?

  Share on the your stories, advice and opinions in the comments area.

  Do You Still Give Hugs to Your Teen? originally appeared on About.com Parenting of Adolescents on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 06:54:35.

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  [Thu, Nov. 19]

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