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Why You Should Watch the Olympics with Your Kids: Olympic Lessons

by Betsy on Jul.25, 2012, under Adolescents, Brat-Proofing, Character traits, Child development, Communication, Elementary School Children, Environmental influences, Expectations, Learning, Parenting

Olympic fever is starting to rise, and here is the good news: There are enough benefits to watching the Olympics as a family that you can throw your standard TV rules out the window. Beyond sheer entertainment, there’s much to be learned by watching the games on... Read more...

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