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

  • OMG! R txts good 4 kids? [Video]

    Wed, May 01, 2013 2:25 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Linguist John McWhorter argues that texting is expanding vocabulary rather than replacing it.

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  • 8th-grader uses crowdsourcing to fund science fair project

    Wed, May 01, 2013 6:24 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Ohio middle schooler writes and performs a crowdsourcing rhyme to explain her project and ask for funding.

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  • National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy

    Tue, Apr 30, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New survey finds that 70 percent of teens want to see more efforts to prevent teen pregnancy in their communities.

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  • Kids: Energy-saving just got epic

    Tue, Apr 30, 2013 6:12 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Kids can take Energy Star's energy-saving pledge for a change to win tickets to the new movie, 'Epic' and see their story in lights in Times Square.

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  • Backyard game competition returns for 3rd year

    Thu, Apr 25, 2013 9:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Kids can win a $10,000 scholarship and a trip to San Diego for their backyard game ideas.

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  • Remembering Martin Richard: How children are building peace across the globe

    Wed, Apr 24, 2013 4:52 PM by Sami Grover

    Projects like Truce 2020 in England seek to educate children about non-confrontational resolutions to conflicts to encourage a more peaceful tomorrow.

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  • Nature makes kids healthier [Infographic]

    Wed, Apr 24, 2013 6:48 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New data shows that children who regularly get outdoors are healthier than kids who don't.

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  • 22 Earth Day activities for kids

    Mon, Apr 22, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Not sure how to celebrate Earth Day with your family? Here are 22 eco-savvy ideas to get you started.

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  • How will you spend Earth Day?

    Thu, Apr 18, 2013 11:08 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Green moms from around the Web share their plans for celebrating Earth Day this year.

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  • Holding hands: It's good for your heart

    Wed, Apr 17, 2013 1:48 PM by Jenn Savedge

    New research finds that the happiest couples are those that continue holding hands through the years.

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  • How to talk to your kids about horrible events

    Wed, Apr 17, 2013 10:30 AM by Karen Rowan, MyHealthNewsDaily

    It's important that parents and other adults listen to children, reassure them and also display good coping strategies themselves.

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  • How nature can help us heal from grief

    Tue, Apr 16, 2013 10:37 AM by Sami Grover

    It's no accident that many children's books on grieving follow nature-based themes. Here's how you can help your family through somber times.

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  • States looking for alternatives to the GED

    Tue, Apr 16, 2013 6:54 AM by Jenn Savedge

    States may offer alternative versions of the high school equivalency test due to a recent price increase in the GED.

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  • The good, the bad and the ugly from around the Web

    Fri, Apr 12, 2013 10:46 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Green parenting posts that will make you laugh, scream and everything in between.

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  • See Snow White grant this girl's wish

    Thu, Apr 11, 2013 9:39 AM

    Video: Marine daddy come home! Snow White delivers. CNN's Jeanne Moos reports on a fairy tale ending.

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