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2008 Cover Kids Finalists 
Click here for a list of the 2008 Cover Kids Contest Finalists by age.Ten ways to make Thanksgiving more meaningful 
If you are looking for some fresh ideas to shake things up this Thanksgiving, look no further. The following list was compiled with the help of South Florida moms.Beware the backyard Plants: Some Florida plants are poisonous Florida's variety of plants makes it pure Eden for gardeners and designers. As parents, however, this cornucopia requires a basic knowledge of what plants are poisonous to prevent accidental ingestion by inquiring little Floridians. The Diaper Dilemma: Reusable vs. disposable: Which is better for the environment? Consumers are going green. They are choosing hybrid cars, bringing reusable bags to the grocery store and recycling everything from soda cans to coffee containers. With concerns about the environment on the rise, new parents are faced with an additional choice: whether to use cloth or disposable diapers. Civic-minded parents can use the presidential election to teach important lessons An election year is the perfect opportunity for parents and teachers to engage kids in meaningful conversations about everything from how we elect our nation's leaders to what it means to be a good citizen. Eco-Giving: Go Green in the community, at school and at home The Piscitelli family have always recycled at home: newspapers, bottles cardboard boxes, batteries. In 2000, after reading a newspaper article on Hands On Miami, an organization that provides volunteer service in Miami-Dade County, Rosemary Piscitelli, director of marketing media at Macy's, found a way for her family to take their green ambition into the community. Children need not view Halloween as a me-first occasion 
Halloween, like other children's holidays, is about "getting." Candy, mostly. But unlike many other holidays, there is no "giving" message typically associated with the occasion.
Here's how you can make giving part of your Halloween fun.Tell it Like it Is: Teaching children honesty in a world of lies Erin McGould has trained her daughter well. When she opens her birthday gifts each year, Elle, 5, says "thank you" -- even if she has five of the same My Little Pony figurines already corralled in her collection. The character issue: Parents need to take the lead in building their children’s moral fiber "We are like chameleons, we take our hue and the color of our moral character from those who are around us." – John Locke Second-Class Citizens: Teaching Civics at Home In this age of high-stakes tests, teachers must place more emphasis on tested subjects – reading, mathematics and science. This means they have less time to teach other subjects, including social studies. Theme parks ready for a ghoulishly good Halloween Each year, Central Florida's theme parks put their scariest foot forward for Halloween, offering everything from a headless horseman to haunted houses. Halloween safety for food-allergic children How to plan for your child’s best birthday ever, every year 
Of my children's many birthday celebrations, from house parties to celebrations at party venues and attractions, the one that truly stands out is my son's third birthday.Special Child, Special Occasion: Ten Tips for Happier Events Special events are the stuff of happy memories for most of us, but for children, they mean a departure from routine and an avalanche of social expectations in an unfamiliar setting full of strangers. Shrink your budget: How to save every day to get more out of each paycheck The price of everything – gas, groceries, utilities, fun, necessities, everything – is up. Childhood Illnesses and Disorders—Beginning to Heal Emotionally My youngest son was diagnosed with a life-threatening blood disorder just five days before his first birthday. I had found a strange looking bruise on his tummy and decided to take him into the pediatrician, knowing that it just didn't look right. Since that day almost three years ago, we have faced all kinds of doctors from herbalists to allergists to hematologists, to try and find a cure. We have come to terms with the fact that some things in life don't have an easy answer. Under the Influence: Advertising to Young Children Every child has pestered a parent to buy something he saw on TV or something related to a character she remembers from a movie. Winner of the 2008 Cover Kids YOU VOTE Contest! 
Duriel Age 3 Congratulations to Duriel and his family! He is the winner of our online YOU VOTE! contest. See the best of Best, Picked by You, Our Readers! 
Each year, readers vote for family-friendly places that they think offer the best activities, products and services in South Florida. Click here to find out who 2008's Kids Crown Award winners are! |
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