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Teen Internet safety 07/19/07
Communicating through social networking Web sites like MySpace is the newest teenage rage. Despite its popularity, this new technology is fraught with potential dangers.
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Water woes worsen 07/19/07 J. Faith Peppers
This year’s extreme, extended drought added an exclamation point on the decades-long issue of water supply and use in Georgia. Despite recent, light rains, there’s no end in sight. UGA experts are stepping up efforts to help Georgians cope.
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Divide and conquer 07/18/07
On "Gardening in Georgia" July 26 and 28, host Walter Reeves identifies weeds, learns the difference between male and female sago palms and splits cannas and day lilies.
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Succulents for summer 07/13/07
The summer heat and water restrictions seem to make us wilt right along with our plants. We wish we'd planted more heat- and drought-tolerant plants. Fortunately, you can find these traits and more among the succulent plants.
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Ready to learn? 07/12/07
A television or computer may be easier to find than a babysitter. In the long run, they may even be cheaper. But they're far from ideal ways to give your children a head start on their education.
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School stress addressed 07/12/07
Starting a new school year can be stressful for students. University of Georgia experts say the after-school activities a child does for fun can add to his education. But they caution parents not to overload a child's schedule.
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Learning styles 07/12/07
Knowing how your child learns is key to selecting meaningful after-school activities that reinforce classroom lessons.
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School bully 07/11/07
Everyone will be bullied at some point in life, and it will most likely happen at school. If your child is being bullied, you can do some things to help stop it.
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Older gardeners 07/11/07
If you're a senior gardener or have a green-thumbed elderly relative, don't miss "Gardening in Georgia" July 19 or 21.
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Prepackaged lunches 07/11/07 Dan Rahn
Prepackaged lunches are just so convenient and so appealing to kids. But are they nutritious? Are they a good buy? For that matter, are they really easy for your child to take to school? No, no and no, says a University of Georgia nutritionist.