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Parents can help stop bullies Posted on 07/08/04 by Brad Haire

Everyone will be bullied at one time in their lives. It will most likely happen at school. If your child is being bullied, there are things you can do to help stop it.

Make sure you're packing your child a safe lunch Posted on 07/08/04 by Dan Rahn

As your child leaves for school in the morning, the greatest risk to her safety could be in the lunch you packed for her. Foodborne illnesses can be serious, even deadly, for young children especially. But lunch doesn't have to be risky.

Tips to reduce homework stress Posted on 07/08/04 by Cat Holmes

School is almost back in session and with it comes homework. Unfortunately, many children think of homework as punishment, and sometimes, so do parents.

College time adjustment time for parents, too Posted on 07/08/04 by Sharon Omahen

Going to college is an exciting and challenging time for a student. But it’s also a time of change and adjustments for the parents.

Adults watch for kids, kids watch for cars Posted on 07/08/04 by J. Faith Peppers

The first day of school, just a few weeks away, can be exciting. New clothes, new book bags, new teachers and, for some, the new experience of riding the big, yellow bus. Before you send your child to the bus stop, be prepared.

School bus safety tips Posted on 07/08/04 by J. Faith Peppers

To be certain children have a safe trip to school each day, folow safety tips from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Scientists begin developing IPM for peach crop Posted on 07/07/04 by Cat Holmes

Up to now, you couldn't compare apples and peaches. At least not when it came to controlling pests.

FACS Names Associate Dean for Outreach, Extension Posted on 07/07/04 by Dan Rahn, Denise Horton

Jorge Atiles, an associate professor of housing and consumer economics and a housing specialist with the Georgia Cooperative Extension Service, has been named associate dean for outreach and extension in the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Used properly, home irrigation can be helpful tool Posted on 07/01/04 by Sharon Omahen

Recent Georgia rains have cut down on one landscaping chore: irrigating the lawn. But when it's time to turn on your system again, experts urge you to use it wisely.

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