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2008
January	Quality Times with Your Kids / Reading Times are Special Times / Refresh Those Sneakers / Healthy Lunches / Some Easy and Quick Tips / It's Better to Be Safe than Sorry! Spanish Version
February	The Power of Words / Fun and Games / Five Ways to Build Self-Esteem / Learning to Write Spanish Version
March	Help with Children Can Make a Difference! / Basic Learning Spanish Version
April	Reading Times Are Special Times / One Child, One Book for Everyone! / Babies Sleeping Safely / Top 10 ways a parent can reduce a baby’s risk of SIDS Spanish Version
May	Get Out of the House and Enjoy the Outdoors! / Tips for Keeping Cool / Think About Safety Spanish Version
June	Busy Kids Are Happy Kids! / Let's Play Ball / Fun Times for Infants / Poisons Found Around the House Spanish Version
July	Homework Before Kindergarten / Fitness Counts / Snacking Can Be Good for You / Health and Safety Tips for Parents Spanish Version

2007
January	Keep Them Active Indoors, Too / Learning Through Play / Save Money on Utilities Spanish Version
February	Go Outside and Play / How Does Your Child Feel About Child Care? / What is Your Child Learning From TV? / Promote Healthy Eating Habits Spanish Version
March	Angry Feeling / Set some basic "can and can't" rules for your child / Stories About Feelings / Here is a song to sing with your child to teach about feelings Spanish Version
April	Getting Along with Your Child / Listen for Laughter / Be Prepared Spanish Version
May	Helping Out / Helping Themselves / Same Safety Alerts / Cleaning Tips / Fun in the Kitchen / Prevention is the Key to Your Child's Safety Spanish Version
June	Summer Fun for Kids / Backyard Zoos / Stone Artists / Safe Summer Times / Do Your Part to Make Child Care Quality Care! Spanish Version
July	What about Siblings? / Problem Solving Basics / Find Trustworthy Information on the Web Spanish Version
August	A New Baby in the House / Keeping Baby Safe / Apologies / Sports Safety for Kids Spanish Version
September	Preparing Your Child / How We Say Things / Words Can Hurt / Top Five Hidden Home Hazards Spanish Version
October	Keeping Children Safe / Play It Safe! / It Looks Pretty... But Is It Safe? / Why Is Lead a Problem / Where Is Lead Found? / What Can You Do? Spanish Version
November	The Right Kind of Toys / Great Toys for Kids / Safe Toys / Some Toys to Avoid / Make Your Own Toys Spanish Version
December	All Stressed Out! / Things to Do with Kids / Recipe for Play Dough / Safe Holiday Times Spanish Version

2006
January	Kids + Things to Do = Better Behavior -- Mix Your Own Art Supplies Spanish Version
February	Make Meal Times Count / When Kids Don't Want to Eat Spanish Version
March	Rules as Security Blankets / Hand Washing and Good Health Spanish Version
April	Family Schedules / Do You Have a Sick House? / RX for a Healthy House Spanish Version
May	Time Well Spent / Active Supervision / Shredders and Children Do Not Mix!! Spanish Version
June	Take Them Out / Remember When....store memories / Water Safety Reminder Spanish Version
July	Develop Skills through Art / New Vaccination Requirements Spanish Version
August	The When... Then Rule / When Do You Start Getting Your Child Ready for School? / Make Meal Times Good Times Spanish Version
September	Bedtime Routines / Partnering with Your Caregiver / Active Fun Spanish Version
October	Basic Training / Some Things Parents Teach Children / Time Well Spent / I Made a Difference Spanish Version
November	Family Traditions / Tips for Parents / Help Your Child Through Hectic Times Spanish Version
December	Celebrate Each Other / Tips for Parents / Wash Those Germs Away! / Read for Success Spanish Version

2005
January	Don't Expect Too Much From Your Toddler / De-Stress Your Life / Toddlers and Sharing Spanish Version
February	Teaching Your Child What To Do / Storing and Using Medicine Safely Spanish Version
March	Keeping Your Kids Busy and Active / Five Keys to Building Self-Esteem / Alarming But Good Spanish Version
April	Quite Times - Special Times / To Work or Stay at Home / Family Fun Time - Cereal Fun Spanish Version
May	Going by the Rules / Recharge Your Words / Fire Safety / Photo Albums for Kids Spanish Version
June	Helping Your Kids Learn Through Music / Make Your Own Music / Movement Activities to Do with Your Kids Spanish Version
July	Mealtimes: Kids and Eating / Healthy Eating / Taste Testing with Kids / Other Food Testing Ideas Spanish Version
August	As They Grow: Some Things for Parents to Check / Speech, Hearing, and Language Are All Connected Spanish Version
September	Take Them Out: Outdoor Adventures / A Very Special Story : Tell Your Child's Birth Story Spanish Version
October	Make Exercise a Habit -- Do It Every Day! / Become a Fit Family Spanish Version
November	Healthy Eating--Healthy Living / Family Meal Times Spanish Version
December	What Do You Think? -- Ways to increase thinking skills Spanish Version

2004
January	Out-Stressing Stress / Kids in the Kitchen / Stress in Children / De-Stressing Dinner Time
February	Prepare Your Kids / Choking Hazards with Food / Use the Food Pyramid for Kids
March	Prevent Misbehavior / Develop the Reading Habit / Get Milk
April	Those Active Kids / Window Safety / Make Snacks Count
May	Positive Parenting-Behavior Tips / Fun Family Times / Poison Remedy Update
June	Family Fitness / Organized Sports for Children? / Food Guessing Game
July	The Most Important Job / Health Insurance Tips Spanish Version
August	Outdoor Play / Playground Play Spanish Version
September	Family Times are Learning Times / Active Learning Spanish Version
October	Helping Your Child Do Well in School / TV and Kids Spanish Version
November	Traveling with Kids / Fun Times Traveling with Kids Spanish Version
December	Play is Fun and So Much More / Top Ten Super Toys Spanish Version

2003
January	Make Sure Your Child is Ready for School / Junk, Clutter, or Treasures?
February	Chores for Kids / Tips for Parents: Entertainment Ratings Guides
March	Babies and Learning / When the Power Goes Out-What About the Food?
April	Who Controls the Television? / Children and the News / Safety Tips / Watch Out for Those Tiny Batteries
May	Are Meal Times Happy Times at Your House? / Snacks / Choking Warning / Sharing With Others-Spring Cleaning of Your Child's Toys
June	Born Learning / Child's Play / Fun With Kids / Playground Swings
July	Summer Fun / Summer Safety Tips / Don't Bug Me!-Tips to Prevent Bites & Stings / What to Do if Your Child is Stung Spanish Version
August	Let's Hear the Music / Kitchen Band-Make Your Own Instruments / Plan Ahead Spanish Version
September	After School and Child Care Routines at Home / Snack Time / Fun Things To Do with Your Child Spanish Version
October	Stable Families / Nutrition Tips-Whole Grains / Is It a Cold or Allergy? Spanish Version
November	Family Traditions / Boxed Up Fun / Young Children & Older Adults Spanish Version
December	Kids Can Learn From Things Around the House Spanish Version

2002
January	Family Fitness / $$$Saver / Some Powerful Tips / Crib Safety Spanish Version
February	Help Your Child Succeed / It's Tax Time Again Spanish Version
March	Choosing Books / Story Time-A Special Family Time / Timely Tips / Emergency Time Saver Spanish Version
May/April	Internet Tips for Parents / Don't Put Off Until Tomorrow What You Can Do Today! / Changes in Immunization Requirements / Money Managing Skills Spanish Version
June	Memories are Made of This / Family Scrap Book / Roots and Wings / A Good Balance / Happy, Healthy Mealtimes
July	What Children Need / Healthy Eating for Kids / Dollar Stretchers / Here are Some "Credit Danger Signals"
August	School Days / Spots and Stains / Basic Training - A Guide For Responsible Behavior For All Ages
September	Children and Stress / Read, Read, and Read Some More / The Early Years are Important
October	Make Learning Exciting / Fall Fun Outdoors / Keeping Produce Fresh and Nutritious / Food for Thought-Television Can Affect Your Child's Health
November	Make Holiday Times Special Times / Holiday Gifts / Surviving Shopping With Kids / Budget-Plan Ahead for Holiday Shopping
December	Have Fun Together / 7 Super Things Parents & Caregivers Can Do for Children / Important Health Insurance Information / Putting Things Off

2001
Apr./Mar.	Outing With Kids / Keeping Kids Safe / Some Basic Training / Shop & Save / Songs and Poems / Cleaning Tips / Recipes / Cooking and Learning
May	Talking and Listening / Parents are Teachers / Handwashing Habits / Safety Tip: Make Your Own Car Emergency Kit / Recipes
June	>Bedtime / Stories and Poems / Parent Tips / Things to Do for Fun with Your Child / Bill-Paying System / Keep Your Refrigerator Clean/Recipes
July	Parents are Important / Safe Bicycle Riding / Choosing a Guardian for Your Child / Help Yourself, Help Your Family Spanish Version
August	Helping Children Cope / Safe Sleeping for Your Baby / A.M. Nutrition / Active Kids Are Healthier Kids Spanish Version
September	Playing and Learning Go Together / School Days / Scooter Fun Can Be Safe Spanish Version
October	Reducing Stress / Some Relaxing and Fun Things for Kids to Do / Clean and Safe / When There's a Will There's Your Way / Choosing a Guardian for Your Child
November	Help Your Child Learn / We All Need Our Sleep / Stay Fit and Healthy / Danger!!! Lead Poisoning Could Be Occurring in Your Home
December	Let's Hear It for the Dads! / Make Holiday Times Family Times/Gifts in a Jar / Some Winter Tips Spanish Version

2000
January	Spend Time Together / What to do When A Young Child Bites / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Read to Your Child Every Day / Picture Books for Toddlers
February	Caring About Each Other / Saying Goodbye / Things to Do Instead of Spanking / Games to Play with Newspapers / Read to Your Child Everyday / Picture Books for Infants
March	Family Time / Tot Talk / Ways to Tell Your Child You Are Doing a Good Job / Time Out Tips / Fun Activities You Can Do with Your Child / Read to Your Child Every Day / Fun Books to Read with Your Preschooler / Snacks You Can Make With Your Child Spanish Version
April	Successful Child Care / Power Struggles / Read to Your Child Every Day / Fun Books to Read with Your Preschooler / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child Spanish Version
May	Things to do as a Family / Fun Books to Read with Your Child / Play is Children's Work / Make Your Home A Learning Place / Getting Children to Listen / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Snacks Spanish Version
June	Warm, Loving Families / Home Safety / Growing Children / Story Time / Summer Activities / Backyard Circus / Snacks You Can Make With Your Child Spanish Version
July	Family Meal Times / Keep Active Kids Busy / Laundry Tips / How to Get the Latest Safety Information / Safety Tips for Thrift Store Shoppers / Wonderful Magical Planting Activity / Snacks Spanish Version
August	Calm Times After Work / Discipline-Teaching Your Child / Fingerpainting / Don't Throw It Away / Snacks / Helpful Hints: Disappearing Stains Spanish Version
October	Parents As Teachers / Special Family Times / Tips for Good Behavior / Time Savers for Busy Parents / Activities/Cleaning Tips / Save Water Save Money / Snacks / Finger Plays Spanish Version

1999
January	Building Families / Help Your Child Feel Loved & Successful / Helping Around the Home / Read To Your Child Every Day / Spend Some Fun Time with Your Child / Make A Writing Box / When to Use A Writing Box / Snacks
February	Family Times are Important Times / Ways to Help Children Avoid and Resist Violence / Yes You Can / Show & Tell / Time Saving Tips / Read For Good Behavior / Healthy Meals for Healthy Families / Food Guide Pyramid for Children / Time and Money Saving Tips / A Time to Learn about Feelings / Cooking With Kids

1998
January	Time Savers for Busy Parents / Take Time to Talk / Child Care Back-up / Summer Plans / Things to Know About Your Child Care Program / Reading is Important! / Fun Times with Your Kids / Weather Watch / Indoor Gardening / Take Along Snacks / Stress Relievers / Pennsylvania's Law of Love
February	Travel Tips / How Can You Make Housework Go Faster? / Is Television Good or Bad for your Children? / Children as Consumers / Poison Prevention Tips / Children Need Love / Snack is Not a Four-Letter Word / Trip to a Farm / Be a Good Listener / Rainy Day Activities for Older Kids
March	Keeping Kids Safe / Stress Relievers / Warning for Parents-Air Bags / Make Music Together / Community Resources / Kids in the Kitchen / Things to Do with Kids
April	Time Saving Tips / Helmet Safety / Family Fitness / I'm Afraid / Family Fun with Music and Sound / Nutritious Snacks can be Fun
June	Children and Prescribed Medicines / Have Family Fun Sharing the Past and Future / What to do When Mom Gets Sick / Give Children Time to be Children / Calcium Rich Snacks
July	Hot Tips for Sun Safety / The Gangrene Hour / Sand Play / Cloud Watching / Bubble Fun / Finding Time for Your Kids / Make-Myself Salad Recipe
August	Ways to Prevent Misbehavior / Cheese Tasting Party / Quality Family Time / Healthy Families Share the Load / Make Time with Your Kids / Fire Safety / Clothes That Encourage Independence / Mealtime Tips

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