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    Health & Safety: Food allergies, toy selection, balancing act

    Toys are like the tools of childhood. Selected wisely, they can help develop skills, expand the imagination, and provide hours of fun.

    • Nov. 29, 2013
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    Education Connection: Reducing math anxiety

    QI can remember back to grade school when I was scared to death of math. In high school, I took the minimum number of math classes. And even today, I still avoid doing math as much as possible. My third-grader seems to be falling into the same trap.

    • Nov. 29, 2013
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    Positive family identity results from actively participating in life together, not simply occupying the same space. Polka Dot RF/Thinkstock

    What is your family identity?

    The Christensen boys play basketball — a lot of it. And they can be seen in the stands at each other's games watching intently and keeping track of the score in the family's official game book. Attending and watching their siblings' games is part of who they are. It's part of their family identity.

    • Oct. 31, 2013

Simply Savings

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    Simply Savings: Best time to buy

    Happy New Year! As January is often about new beginnings, it seemed the perfect time to put Simply Savings on a fresh path. In 2014, I will continue to share helpful savings secrets with you, just with a new approach.

    • Dec. 31, 2013
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    Seasonal Savings: Pampering party

    During this time of year, it's common knowledge that moms are the ones responsible for most of the merry making. Unfortunately, our ability to spread joy can be compromised if we are so busy tending to everyone else's needs, that we ignore our own.

    • Nov. 29, 2013

Daily Adventure Calendar

  1. The Satellite Beach Community Center offers My Little Genius science classes for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesdays. iStock/Thinkstock

    January Daily Adventure Calendar

    3 to 5 p.m. All ages. One child skates free for each paying adult. Admission, $7; skate rental, $3. Space Coast IcePlex, 720 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge. 504-7500.

    • Dec. 31, 2013
  2. Barrier Island Center in Melbourne Beach needs volunteers to help clean up the beach at 10 a.m. Dec. 15. iStock/Thinkstock

    December Daily Adventure Calendar

    3 to 5 p.m. All ages. One child skates free for each paying adult. Admission, $7; skate rental, $3. Space Coast IcePlex, 720 Roy Wall Blvd., Rockledge. 504-7500.

    • Nov. 29, 2013

In the Kitchen

  1. In the Kitchen: Fresh flavors

    Even though the cooler weather has arrived, you can still enjoy mouth-watering peaches, juicy tomatoes and sweet corn — all your summer favorites — thanks to the can.

    • Dec. 31, 2013
  2. In the Kitchen: Ho, Ho, Holiday Treats

    Nothing says home for the holidays like the smell of treats baking in the oven and a crowded kitchen filled with loved ones.

    • Nov. 29, 2013

Community Connections

  1. Guardian ad Litem is in search of additional volunteers to become advocates for children who have been removed from their homes. Photo submitted by Guardian ad Litem

    Community Connections: Make a difference

    Diana Greco is a voice for children who are seldom heard.

    • Dec. 31, 2013
  2. Mary Climenson places a toy in the His Place Ministries donation box. Each year, the organization offers a 'toy store' for families in need to 'shop' for Christmas gifts for their children. Photo by Jamie J. Wyatt

    Community Connections: His Place Ministries reaches out

    His Place Ministries is a multifaceted outreach ministry with one common goal — to touch lives with the love of Christ.

    • Nov. 29, 2013

Momsense by Sara Paulson

  1. No, we are not goats in this family. So, let's stop acting like them. At least that's among Sara's wishes for the New Year. Malcolm Denemark/FLORIDA TODAY file

    Momsense: Not living like goats among New Year's hopes

    Self-cleaning sinks and children who never fight? That's among this mom's hopes for 2014.

    • Dec. 30, 2013
  2. Sara's kids got a lesson in giving back by helping distribute toys and books to needy kids in Brevard. Sara Paulson/FLORIDA TODAY

    Momsense: Let's learn about being nice

    When the kids come at you with a fistful of materialistic Christmas wishes, it's the perfect time to teach about giving back.

    • Dec. 16, 2013

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