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By Pamela Stock

You can limit television all you like, but you can't keep your children from the pull of popular characters. From elementary school-aged Arthur to Sesame Street's Elmo, there's someone for everyone from toddlers to teens to want to see more of.

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Party-Planning 101

Planning a birthday party for your bambino is so much more involved than baking a cake and buying some ice cream. There's the goodie bags to assemble, the bouncy to book...who has the time?! Here's how to lessen your stressin'.

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Mommy's Little Helpers

Do your children consider doing chores too much of a chore? You're not alone! Most kids think housework is just about as fun as a trip to the dentist. Here, how to encourage them to pitch in rather than veg out.

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Making Mealtimes Less Stressful

Are mealtimes at your house a mad dash to throw something together? Do your kids refuse to eat what you've so painstakingly prepared? There is a better way. Here, three steps to surviving the supper countdown.

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Cutting Back on TV Time

Do your kids spend endless hours glued to the tube? You're not alone. The average school-aged child watches 27 hours of TV per week. Here's how to cut your kid's TV time.

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