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Our Spring 2008 issue of Coulee Parenting Connection is now available!

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Here's a look at what this issue has to offer, with exciting online resources! You need to pick up your FREE copy of the current issue for the full scoop on the stories below, but watch for items highlighted in yellow for information exclusive to our website.
WEB EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES:

Spring Cleaning with Kids, by Stephanie Vozza
Recent research indicates how much kids contribute to housework can lead to later success in life. This article offers great tips and ideas for making it fun. So do them a favor and put them to work!

Celebrate Siblings with Funny Faces Activity
This fun, easy activity for your kids to enjoy together, regardless of their ages, is just in time for National Siblings Day on April 10.

The Name Game, by Jennifer Hans
Consider these five stumbling blocks to coming up with the perfect baby name.

Getting Pampered to Get Pregnant: Try a Procreation Vacation, by Kyla Steinkraus
Trouble getting pregnant? Take a vacation!
In this issue:
A Parent You Know
Page 8

Lisa Klein of WKBT-TV on motherhood.
IN THE ISSUE & ON THE WEB! Read the article now (PDF)
That's for BABIES!
Page 10

What can you do with a baby or toddler in the Coulee Region? More than you might think! Connect with other new parents and have fun with these age-appropriate groups and activities.
Raising Einstein
Page 13

It doesn’t take a genius to foster creativity, individuality, and imagination in young children. Ditch the flash cards, grab a shovel, and hit the sandbox!
Baby Stuff
Page 14

Baby Loves Disco
Learn more about this outrageously fun way to “get down” with kids

Find dates, locations, and ticket information

Baby Names
See how names have fared in popularity since 1880 at socialsecurity.gov (search popular baby names)

Fussy Baby

Bath Luve
Check out this new baby product developed by a Wisconsin mother and available now at all Kohl’s department stores
How GREEN is Your Family?
Page 16
ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE WEB!

Our interactive version includes links to the websites and resources listed throughout this article.
Columns:
A Reader Writes
Page 22

Revealing school screenings, by Carol Kalmes.
Teen Times
Page 24

Tips for talking to teens.
Making Connections
Page 26

Building bonds between your children and their grandparents.
Word on the Street
Page 28

Cover Kids semi-finalists, the Herons of La Crosse, ways to prevent child abuse, signs of childhood depression, and more!
Family Fun Calendar
Page 32

Can't find what you're looking for? E-mail our editor
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On the Cover:

Georgia, 10 months. Parents: Kelly & Jeremiah Galvan of La Crosse.

Special thanks to photographer Mary Luebke of First Expressions, and The Red Giraffe, Onalaska, for providing the background.
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