The Federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit May be Increased

President Obama plans to almost double the federal Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/25/obama-to-propose-almost-doubling-child-care-tax-credit/#more-86862

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Helping Seniors Get Comfortable with Computers

Seniors, contrary to popular opinion, are thrilled with modern technology and have embraced the world of computers enthusiastically. There are no "simple" computers designed especially for seniors because the concept of computers isn’t that difficult to begin with---it just seems that way...
http://www.senioradvice.com/inner.php?aid=176


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New Information About How to Treat Bed-Wetting

To Treat Bed-Wetting, Healthy Doses of Patience

A couple of weeks ago, I saw a 5-year-old girl who was still wetting the bed every night. It’s a common complaint: at least 15 percent of healthy 5-year-olds are not reliably “dry” at night. And bed-wetting is quite common even in older children...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/12/health/12klas.html?ref=science

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Keeping Grandchildren Close to Grandparents Despite the Distance

Grandparenting Long Distance

It can be tough on families when grandparents are separated by a great distance from their grandchildren. It is only natural to want to be close to those that you love. But being a long distance grandparent does not mean that you cannot be a fully involved one. There are plenty of great ways to maintain your connection with your grandchildren. Discover some of the ways you can make your family the priority that they are without ever having to feel guilty or distressed over the space between you. Space and time does not determine the quality of love and commitment that you have for one another...

http://www.senioradvice.com/inner.php?aid=215


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CT Teachers Make Math & Science More Appealing to Students

Teachers Defying Gravity to Gain Students’ Interest


NORWALK, Conn. — Before showing a video to the 11th and 12th graders in his physics class, Glenn Coutoure, a teacher at Norwalk High School, warned them that his mouth would be hanging open, in childlike wonderment, almost the whole time.

Mr. Coutoure then started the DVD, showing him and other science teachers floating in an airplane during a flight in September. By flying up and down like a giant roller coaster along parabolic paths, the plane simulated the reduced gravity of the Moon and Mars and then weightlessness in 30-second chunks.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/22/science/space/22teachers.html?ref=science

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Encouraging Seniors to Stay Healthy and Active

Encouraging Wellness
Written By : The Caring Space

No matter the age, anyone can experience the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Senior citizens are prone to experiencing certain conditions, like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and diabetes. To reduce the risk of these conditions, it is important that senior citizens exercise and eat a healthy diet. Those involved in the elder care of senior citizens should encourage and try to facilitate these healthy practices.....
http://www.senioradvice.com/inner.php?aid=226

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Helping Children Deal with Stress

Helping Our Children With Stress
By Lisa Belkin

Every year the American Psychological Association takes our emotional temperature with its report titled Stress in America. This year, for the first time, children were also asked about their stress levels. The conclusion? Not only are our kids feeling it, we parents aren’t noticing.

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/05/helping-our-children-with-stress/?scp=7&sq=children&st=cse


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