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March

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Never Shake a Baby
Don't get frustrated. Reach out for help.

Sunday 1-March is Women's History Month Help your children learn more about women who have achieved great accomplishments.

Monday 2 Children are never too old to be told they are loved.

Tuesday 3 Take time to talk to your child about daily events at school.

Wednesday 4 Start your kid's day right with a healthy breakfast.

Thursday 5 Always leave your kids with a hug and a kiss goodbye.

Friday 6 Try to introduce your children to the foods and traditions of other cultures.

Saturday 7 Take time to listen to your children's dreams.

Sunday 8-Daylight Savings Time Starts Have your children help you set the clocks ahead one hour.

Monday 9 Bake a batch of cookies with your kids today.

Tuesday 10 Set an example by participating in community recycling.

Wednesday 11 Keep young children in sight when you're shopping. Hold hands or put them in the cart.

Thursday 12 Working parents need to schedule some time for themselves.

Friday 13 Plan quiet time every evening for children to do their homework.

Saturday 14 Plan some special family fun for this weekend.

Sunday 15 Sunday is a good day to relax and spend time together.

Monday 16 Say thank you to your kids when they do something thoughtful for you or for others.

Tuesday 17-St. Patrick's Day Help your kids pick out something green to wear today.

Wednesday 18 Good nutrition makes a big difference in how kids grow, develop and learn.

Thursday 19 Letters, e-mail and phone calls help kids keep in touch with family members who live far away.

Friday 20-First Day of Spring Talk to your kids about the change of seasons.

Saturday 21 Remind teenagers of their achievements and let them know you're proud.

Sunday 22 Plan a special night out for you and your partner.

Monday 23 Let your children know what makes them special to you.

Tuesday 24 Remind your kids that stove surfaces can be hot, even when they are turned off.

Wednesday 25 Schedule a break. Have a babysitter, relative or friend look after your child.

Thursday 26 Learn about quality, kid-friendly sites on the Web.

Friday 27 It is not safe for your baby to sleep on a couch, with you or alone.

Saturday 28 Good discipline teaches children to respect parents and other adults.

Sunday 29 A job well-done deserves words of loving appreciation.

Monday 30 Read aloud to the kids tonight. Let them choose the story.

Tuesday 31 Ask your child's teacher for tips to help your children develop good study habits.

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Updated on April 3, 2009