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With technology’s fast development and growing access to the latest tech, many are realizing that there may be more ways to incorporate these newer mediums into other parts of life. Some families after a divorce are looking into ways to keep connected, even if one parents has to move farther away.

In Michigan for example, lawmakers are looking into ways to incorporate the digital mediums into custody agreements. While many are finding that it does help to keep kids and the non-custodial parent connected there are a lot of factors to consider.

The increased use of online video conference technology could add a new twist to a custodial parent’s request to relocate after a divorce, Michigan family law attorney Paul J. Tafelski says.

The issue drew national attention earlier this month when a New York court ordered a woman moving to Florida to use the Skype video conference program so her children could have long-distance visitation with their father.

The mother in the case, Baker v. Baker (New York Law Journal, No. 29610-2007), claimed she needed to move because her home was in foreclosure. The court ordered three Skype communications per week between the father and his two children.

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Divorce and custody can be much more difficult in recent times, especially with the shaky economy making local jobs sometimes impossible to find.

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There are a lot of pressures on parents, on top of the more understandable issues when someone has a child (nutrition, health, and safety), many parents who work are finding themselves wondering if they have failed their children because they cannot always be there. While it used to be one parent could stay home while the other worked, those days are long gone and aren’t coming back. While yes, many still count themselves lucky to even be employed right now and have the ability to put food on the table, and get their kids what they need- there is still a lot of guilt when a parent (or both) have to work and put their kids in daycare, or under someone else’s supervision.

It is a tough decision, and worrying about it is normal. With so many choices out there, it’s natural to worry about if you have made the right one or not. Worrying in general can easily make things seem worse, and as a parent you obviously want what is best for your children and your family.

Putting food on the table is important, and for those who are worried that their care choices may harm their child- don’t. Many studies are showing that kids in daycare come out fine,and the experience itself can help children to reach important social milestones sooner than peers who may not have has as much contact with those in the same age range as themselves. It can be hard, but it won’t ‘damage’ your child. Kids can be a lot more resilient than many realize, and daycare won’t harm your child.

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Getting first time school goers ready for back to school is a big step. When a child is starting out their formal education, it can lead to a lot of worries (both from the parents and their child). Finding ways to reassure children can go a long way to starting their education off on the right foot.

• Many school systems have a special day where children (and their parents) can take a ride on the school bus. For first time students, the bus can be both exciting and a little bit scary. Riding on it beforehand can go a long way to easing some of those fears.
• Often, schools will have an orientation to help children and parents learn more about the school and let children see it and get used to it. If they don’t call and find out if they will let parents and children visit beforehand to help familiarize the surroundings.
• Parents can help get their child excited by talking all about the exciting things they will be learning and doing in school.
• Start children off on the school schedule they will have for around two weeks before school starts. This can go a long way to help a child’s body get used to the new schedule.

Starting school is an exciting time, and getting kids ready beforehand can go a long way for success. Working to assure any fears and easing concerns can go a very long way into early success in school

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As part of her 10th year anniversary celebration, Fisher Price has announced a new singing Dora the Explorer doll to commemorate the occasion. Dora the Explorer will mark her 10th year in the industry, winning the hearts of kids and parents everywhere with her empowering attitude, cultural diversity and emphasis on education for preschoolers.

Fisher-Price introduced its first “We Did It!” Dora Doll in 2002 and it quickly soared to the top of kids’ wish lists as one of the best-selling toys of the holiday season. This year, in honor of the 10th anniversary, Fisher-Price has taken Dora and her signature and empowering “We Did It” dance to the next level for an entirely new generation of Dora fans.

The “We Did It!” Dora doll, for children ages 3 years and older, retails for $39.99.

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