KING - News - Learning for Life http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life RSS Feed for KING - News - Learning for Life en-us Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:50:29 GMT Parent to Parent: Do children need siblings? http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent--138867319.html It was once thought that having siblings was a must for childhood happiness, but new research is showing that might not be the case. Malia Jacobson from ParentMap shares more. Parent to Parent: Planning ahead for summer camps http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-Planning-for-summer-camps-138352774.html Hard to believe with our winter weather, but it’s already time to start registering your kids for summer camps. In this week’s Parent to Parent, Chelsea Hendrikx from the American Camp Association shares more. Parent to Parent: Keeping playdates peaceful among siblings http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-playdates--137907853.html Most kids love having a friend over to play. It’s a great chance for the child to practice their social skills and to just have fun. But is it fun for your child’s brother or sister? Parent to Parent: Having a perfectionist may not be so perfect http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Having-a-perfectionist-child-may-not-be-so-perfect-137288283.html The perfect child. It sounds great, but having a child always strive for perfection can actually be a challenge. Julie Ogata from ParentMap explains. Parent to Parent: How to select a preschool for your child http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/How-to-select-a-preschool-for-your-child-136949268.html We all want to do what's best for our children. That's why many of us send our kids to preschool. But what should parents consider when they're selecting a preschool? Parent to Parent: Consider 'play' in your child's preschool http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-Consider-play-in-your-childs-preschool-136954918.html With the new year here, it's time to start applying for preschools. One important thing you should consider is the importance of "play" for your child. Local education coach Anoo Padte has some advice. Parent to Parent: Raising moral kids http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-Raising-moral-kids-135443683.html We worry about our children’s physical health, but what about their moral health? Raising children of good character might be a bit tricky in today’s society. Malia Jacobson with ParentMap discusses the issue more. Parent to Parent: Combatting math and gender stereotypes http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-Combatting--135041133.html Remember when girls thought math and science were really for boys – and that girls weren’t very good in these subjects? Aren’t those days pretty much over? Well, maybe not. Linda Morgan, editor of ParentMap and author of the book Beyond Smart, explai 'Learning for Life' special looks at how babies learn http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Learning-for-Life-special-looks-at-how-babies-learn-103827589.html Joyce Taylor and Brad Goode host a one-hour special revealing how babies think, how their brains absorb information, and what every adult can do to give young children the best start in life. Parent to Parent: The pros and cons of coed sleepovers http://www.king5.com/news/learning-for-life/Parent-to-Parent-Coed-sleepovers-134246978.html There’s a trend causing some parents to lose sleep. Coed sleepovers are becoming more and more popular. Julie Ogata from ParentMap discusses the pros and cons.