Family Activities

Family Activities

Use these fun family activities to educate kids about the enviornment and to raise a green family.

  • Car makers want to put kids behind the wheel

    Mon, Jun 17, 2013 6:41 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Porsche and Toyota roll out new car models aimed at kids as young as 5.

  • Why dads matter: Engaged fathers help kids flourish

    Fri, Jun 14, 2013 12:57 PM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    Dads who nurture and play with their babies have kids who grow up to have higher IQs and do better in school.

  • 6 sweet, last-minute DIY gifts for Father's Day

    Fri, Jun 14, 2013 7:52 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Need a gift for dad in a hurry? Here are come great gifts you can whip up this weekend.

  • Sibling rivalry? Here's how to deal with it

    Wed, Jun 12, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Save yourself hours of fighting this summer with these three tips for dealing with sibling squabbles.

  • Why being an only child is great

    Tue, Jun 11, 2013 7:09 PM by Starre Vartan

    In all the debate about parents choosing to have 'just one,' a new book offers up new data.

  • Summer break means hungry kids for many families

    Tue, Jun 11, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Without the aid of school meals, many family struggle to feed their children in the summer.

  • Healthy vegetarian diets for kids

    Mon, Jun 10, 2013 5:43 PM by Jenni Grover

    Keeping track of your child's nutrient intake is important but not all that difficult.

  • Make summer reading fun for all ages

    Mon, Jun 10, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Summer is a great time to open up a child's mind to the magic of reading.

  • How to create new family traditions

    Fri, Jun 07, 2013 6:39 AM by Jenn Savedge

    From birthdays to holidays to meal times, this new book has tons of ideas for family rituals that will make memories to last a lifetime.

  • How do you know when you need to see a marriage counselor?

    Thu, Jun 06, 2013 2:25 PM by Chanie Kirschner

    Therapy can open the lines of communication, which is key to any healthy relationship.

  • Baby names reveal parents' political ideology

    Thu, Jun 06, 2013 10:58 AM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    College-educated moms and dads in the most liberal neighborhoods were twice as likely to give their kids an uncommon name.

  • 9 Smartphone apps for seniors

    Thu, Jun 06, 2013 8:53 AM by Jenn Savedge

    From magnifiers to medication trackers, these apps can help savvy seniors stay on track.

  • Watch: Toddler explains why we should all be vegetarians

    Mon, Jun 03, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    In this sweet home video, a young toddler explains why we should not be eating animals.

  • What's a knaidel?

    Fri, May 31, 2013 11:03 AM by Melissa Breyer

    The winning word at this year's National Spelling Bee is familiar to those with a bit of Yiddish.

  • Can you spell these words? Oh, and we need a definition, too.

    Thu, May 30, 2013 7:01 PM by Jenn Savedge

    The Scripps National Spelling Bee enters its final round tonight, with kids around the country competing for the title of top speller.

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