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October 2011 PDF

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Kim Pleticha
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Flying Under the Radar: A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities

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Karen Grinstead

Luke Clark was in second grade when he first began having trouble reading. At first, it didn’t seem like that big of a deal: skipping over words and flipping letters.

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Karen Grinstead lives and writes in Leander. Her work has appeared in Parent Wise for several years. In a previous life, she wrote for NBC News.

Editor's Note: We have met the enemy

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Kim Pleticha

“We have met the enemy and he is us.”
—Pogo comic strip, 1971

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Kim Pleticha is the Editor and Publisher of Parent:Wise.

All Hail the Room Mom!

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Wendi Aarons

Well, people, it’s finally happened. After 10 years of screaming “no f*#@ing way!” and crouching in bathroom stalls like a toothless hillbilly on the run from Walmart security, I’ve been caught.

About: 

Wendi Aarons is an award-winning humorist whose work has appeared many times in Parent:Wise. We think she’s a hoot (and yeah, she’ll make an awesome room mom no matter what she says). Check out her hilarious blog at http://wendiaarons.com.

Nitelite Family Fun Pak

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http://www.nitelitesports.com
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$25

When this toy arrived, the kids clamored over who would be allowed to test it. So, we tossed it into the backyard during an evening cook-out to keep the youngsters busy.

Mind Jewel

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http://www.recenttoysusa.com
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$10

This toy looks so cool in the package: like a space-age Rubik’s Cube. Sadly, once you start playing with it, the excitement quickly fades.

Peekaru Fleece Baby Carrier Cover

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http://togetherbe.com
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$80

We know it may seem almost criminal to review a fleece baby carrier cover when it’s so darn H-O-T out, but someday (hopefully!) winter will arrive and this thing will come in handy.

Emily Diaper Skin Soother Plus

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http://www.emilyskinsoothers.com
Price: 
$14

Marketed to parents of children with sensitive skin, the Emily Diaper Skin Soother Plus contains only six ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Beeswax, Frankincense, Red Peony Root, Dictamnus Root Bark

All Hail the Room Mom!

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By: 
Wendi Aarons

Well, people, it’s finally happened. After 10 years of screaming “no f*#@ing way!” and crouching in bathroom stalls like a toothless hillbilly on the run from Walmart security, I’ve been caught.

About: 

Wendi Aarons is an award-winning humorist whose work has appeared many times in Parent:Wise. We think she’s a hoot (and yeah, she’ll make an awesome room mom no matter what she says). Check out her hilarious blog at wendiaarons.com.

Everything Goes On Land

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Brian Biggs
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With the popularity of graphic novels for teens and tweens, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise to see a picture book for preschoolers and very young elementary students in a similar format.

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