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  Your Child, Ages 7-11

Math calculations in pencil

Dear Parents,

Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with your child on January 15. It's your opportunity to help him understand Dr. King's legacy, while having some creative fun with our MLK Day activities.

Is your child struggling with math? Read some information about what kids should be learning in third-grade, fourth-grade, and fifth-grade math. Then, discover the best ways to help your child. We have loads of math printables to provide skill-building practice.

Also in this issue: get off on the right foot this year by making sure your family eats regular, healthy mealsbreakfast included! We solve your dinnertime dilemma, and offer parents' suggestions for meals that are quick as well as healthy.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Martin Luther King Day

Take some time with your child to honor Martin Luther King's role in this country's civil rights movement.

Building Math Skills

Most kids conquer their fear of math once they become confident about their math skills – and we all know that practice makes perfect!

Healthy Meals

Every meal counts toward good nutrition, so make every meal a healthy one.

   Quizzes for MLK Day
Find out how much you and your kids know about the renowned civil rights leader whose birthday we celebrate on January 15, 2007.

   Poll: Typical Breakfast
What's the typical breakfast for the kids in your home? Vote now!

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  Who has time for breakfast?
  Anything ready in a minute or less.
  Milk, cereal, and juice.
  A well-balanced hot meal.
  Yuck! Cold pizza and leftovers.

   Printable Math Books
Download these printable books to your computer for instant, high-quality math skill-building!

   Should You Buy Toy Guns for Your Child?
Do you wonder whether toy guns have harmful effects on kids? Read what child development and child safety experts have to say on this important topic.