Family Activities

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

Halloween ideas for special needs kids
Thu, Oct 11, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Here's what you need to know to enjoy a safe, happy and stress-free Halloween with your special needs child.
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Afghan child brides in the spotlight

Thu, Oct 11, 2012 3:54 AM by Agence France-Presse

United Nations says more must be done to protect girls in Afghanistan, where nearly half are married as child brides and almost 1 in 6 weds before age 15.
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5 fun and frightful Halloween crafts for kids
Wed, Oct 10, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Looking for spooky craft ideas to satisfy your little ghosts and goblins? Here are five to get you started.
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The high cost of kids' sports [Infographic]

Mon, Oct 08, 2012 6:09 PM

Got a kid crazy for lacrosse, bonkers over baseball, or stuck on skiing? Here's what it'll run you (and a few ways to save some dough).
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How to host a Halloween costume swap
Mon, Oct 08, 2012 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Celebrate Saturday's National Halloween Costume Swap Day by hosting a local swap of your own.
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Website helps families get outside
Fri, Oct 05, 2012 8:19 AM by Jenn Savedge
Children and Nature website has great info and ideas for families looking to get outside.
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India's 50,000 missing children

Fri, Oct 05, 2012 5:45 AM by Rupam Jain Nair, AFP

According to recent crime data, 14 children go missing in New Delhi every day, at least six of whom are victims of human trafficking.
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Alternative vegetable jack-o'-lanterns
Thu, Oct 04, 2012 1:11 PM by Networx.com
The produce aisle has lots of ghoulish options when a pumpkin just won't do.
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New kids' website helps kids get creative
Thu, Oct 04, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Design Squad Nation's revamped website offers videos, games and lots of how-to advice that can foster your child's spirit of invention.
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School rocks its 1st 'Walk to School Day' event
Wed, Oct 03, 2012 12:30 PM by Jenn Savedge
MNN's Family blogger is in for a surprise at her school's first annual 'Walk to School Day' event.
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International Walk and Bike to School Day set for Wednesday
Tue, Oct 02, 2012 7:47 PM by Jenn Savedge
Break out your walking shoes and walk your kids to school for International Walk and Bike to School Day.
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5 ways to reduce your kids' carbon footprint
Sun, Sep 30, 2012 5:10 PM by Chanie Kirschner
Teach your kids to turn off the lights and shut off the water when not in use, try to walk more, and generally turn 'monkey see, monkey do' to your advantage.
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Watch: We Are Hungry
Fri, Sep 28, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Kansas high school students produce parody video protesting the new national school lunch policy.
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Keys to mindfulness in kids

Thu, Sep 27, 2012 8:53 AM

Video: Actress Goldie Hawn shares details from her new book, “10 Mindful Minutes,” which offers parenting tips to produce less stress and more optimism.
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Watch: The TED Talk that got 2 standing ovations
Wed, Sep 26, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Spoken word poet Sarah Kay performs her poem, 'If I Had A Daughter,' and talks about the power of new ideas.
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