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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.
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Tax-free holiday bargains 07/11/07
Georgia's tax free holidays are Aug. 2-5, and thousands of parents will no doubt take advantage of the tax savings. University of Georgia financial experts say you can save a lot more than the 6-percent state sales tax by taking advantage of the sales tax holidays.
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Hummingbirds, containers 07/05/07
Hummingbird diets and plant containers are among the topics that will be covered on the July 12 and 14 episodes of "Gardening in Georgia." The show will air on Thursday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. on Georgia Public Broadcasting stations.
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Veggie round two 07/05/07
It's midsummer in Georgia, but you could make it spring again in your vegetable garden. Don't let the summer heat cheat you out of more fresh vegetables. Go for two crops this year.
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Proper planting 07/05/07
Gerrit Hoogenboom and Moussa Sanon, two scientists normally separated by the Atlantic Ocean, don't just talk about the weather. They're doing something about it, in an effort to help some farmers who need a break.