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  Your Child, Ages 7-11

Girl dressed as witch

Dear Parents,
Parent-teacher conferences are important opportunities to find out about your child's classes and how he or she is doing. They are also a time for you and the teacher to work together as a team to discuss how each of you can help your son or daughter. In this issue, find out what questions to ask, how to avoid parent-teacher conflicts, and how to keep the communication lines open.

Have a homemade Halloween this year – you'll save money and your child can have fun helping! We have costume ideas for every skill level, as well as Halloween craft projects that make great decorations or gifts.

Also in this issue: thoughts and advice on effective parenting, and information on buying and selling a home.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Parent-Teacher Conference

When you sit down with the teacher, it's your job to make her feel comfortable enough to tell you the whole truth about your child.

Homemade Halloween

Even if you don't have a lot of time to prepare for Halloween this year, you can still whip up one of these fun and easy costume ideas.

Effective Parenting

Parenting is the toughest job you'll ever have. Read some sage advice on how to boost your competence – and confidence!

   Poll: R-Rated Trick-or-Treating
Your child wants to trick-or-treat as a pro-wrestler or a video-vixen like Britney Spears. Do you allow it? Vote now!

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28%
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  Yes – it's all part of today's youth culture.
  Maybe – as long as it's nothing too        provocative.
  No – they'll freeze to death.
  Never! I don't want my kid to dress up in an        R-rated costume.

   Parent-Teacher Conference Kit
The average parent-teacher conference lasts only 20 minutes. Make the most of every minute! Choose the situation below that most closely matches yours. You'll get a list of appropriate questions to ask the teacher.

   Buying and Selling a Home
Learn how to manage the process of buying or selling a home with advice on mortgages, realtors, and more.