Your Child, Ages 0-6

Dear Parents,

Happy Halloween! Before you send your child trick-or-treating tonight, be sure to go over a few safety tips with him. Stay safe, and help ensure that your child has some spooky, but not scary, fun.

On November 4, make your voice heard by voting in the 2008 presidential election. Don't forget to read up on the candidates, so you can make an informed decision for the future of the country.

Also in this issue, we have tons of children's books for your little bookworm! Find out what books the moms and dads on our staff love to read to their kids, and what other parents recommend, as well.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Halloween Safety Tips
Our tips will help your child have a spooky but safe Halloween this year.

Halloween Safety I Halloween Safety II Make Halloween Fun, Not Fearful Halloween Safety Tips on What Works Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Hazards Top 5 Halloween Safety Tips More on Keeping Halloween Fun

2008 Presidential Election
Get out there and vote on Tuesday.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Speaks About the 2008 Election 2008 Presidential Candidates: Where They Stand on the Issues Great Debates

First Lady Face-Off The Candidate Couples What Do You Know About the Constitution? More on the 2008 Presidential Election

Children's Books
Your child is bound to find a favorite book on one of our lists!

Staff Favorites: 18 Must-Read Children's Books Making Books with Children Fifteen-Minute Reading Activities Best Books for Young Children

Book Ideas from Parents Children's Books About War Overview: Get Ready to Read! More Reading Skill-Builders

Organic Shopping List
Do you always forget which fruits and vegetables are best to buy organic? Our wallet-sized organic shopping list is a handy helper for your grocery store trips.

		Join in this discussion on our Message Boards about your child's favorite school lunch: "What does your child like to take to school for lunch? Does he stick with the old sandwich standby, or do you send him off with something creative?" — Cara

Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
An energy-efficient home can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs, while doing some good for the environment. Find out whether your home is energy-efficient, and then get energy-saving tips to cut down on your bills.

Parent-Submitted Halloween Costumes
We asked for your Halloween photos, and we got them! Check out our Halloween slideshow for all the spooky, creepy, and adorable photos we received from our readers of their little ones. From witches and monsters to fairies and flowers, these kids sure know how to dress up for Halloween.