Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

Easter is less than a week away! Join your family to decorate, hunt for eggs, and make a bunny cake.

Spring weather brings on asthma and allergy symptoms, along with pretty flowers. Learn how to tell one respiratory problem from another, as well as how to protect your kids.

Also in this issue: parents need to start saving early for their kids' college education. Get into the savings mind-set as you look at your options.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Easter
Are you ready with eggs, chocolate, and pastels? Easter's almost here!

Easter Crafts for Kids Ideas for Easter Egg Decorating Beyond the Easter Bunny: Notable Rabbits Eggshell Mosaics Pot of Bunnies

Old-Tyme Easter Basket Lacy Eggs Peeps Quiz Easter Egg Hiding Spots Egg Hunt Easter Bunny Cake More Easter Fun

Asthma & Allergies
Is your child having breathing trouble? Read up on asthma, allergies, and more.

Protecting Kids from Asthma Are We Overusing Antibiotics? What the Teacher Should Know About Asthma Attacks How to Help During Hyperventilation

Colds, Allergies, & Asthma: How Do You Know Which Is Which? Flu Shot & Allergies At What Age Can You Test for Allergies? More on Illnesses & Diseases

Saving for College
Will your child attend college? Start saving today to make sure he can.

The Cost of Higher Education Containing the High Cost of College Saving for College Getting into a Savings Mind-set Advice from Parents

Nontraditional Options for College Savings How Colleges Determine Financial Need Family Finances: Your Friend or Foe? More on Finances & Your Family

Birthday Gift Giving Guide
Finding that special birthday gift no longer has to be stressful. These lists of top ten birthday gift ideas for kids ages 6-10 and 11-13 will stimulate your creativity.

Introducing FE Blogs!
We're proud to present two new parenting blogs on FamilyEducation.com. Aliki McElreath's Professor Mom chronicles the life of a mom, teacher, and writer trying to stay sane among the chaos of daily life. Todd Lieman's Skadaddle is a light-hearted look at the perils and pratfalls of being a new dad. Blogs are updated often, and comments are always welcome!

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Express Yourself
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Poll: Easter Treats

What's your favorite Easter treat? Vote now. 38% Chocolate Rabbits. 22% Jelly Beans. 17% Peeps. 9% Real Easter Eggs. 13% Other.