Family Activities

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

5 ways to thank a veteran today
Mon, Nov 12, 2012 7:44 AM by Jenn Savedge
Remember our nation's veterans today with these five meaningful ways to say thanks.
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Faith Jegede: What I’ve learned from my autistic brothers [VIDEO]
Fri, Nov 09, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
After growing up with two autistic brothers, Faith Jegede has just one request. Please don't ever tell her she's normal.
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5 signs you're headed for a holiday breakdown
Tue, Nov 06, 2012 6:34 PM by Rodale News
Stressed? Here's how to cope if your holiday starts to feel more like a punishment.
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Trade-in Halloween candy for cash and prizes
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Dentists across the country are offering cash and a chance at prizes for kids who trade-in their Halloween candy.
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Should Halloween be canceled?
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 11:18 AM by Jenn Savedge
As many struggle to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy, some families are asking if kids should still go trick-or-treating tonight.
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Sanity-saving tips for surviving Hurricane Sandy
Mon, Oct 29, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge
Stuck indoors with the kiddos for a couple of days? Here's how moms from around the blogosphere plan to entertain the kids during this week's stormy weather.
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Science is for everyone, even kids [Video]
Fri, Oct 26, 2012 2:12 PM by Jenn Savedge
Amy O'Toole, one of the youngest published scientists in the world, describes the experiment that made her famous and how science can help shape a life.
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First lady on presidency and parenting

Fri, Oct 26, 2012 9:12 AM

Video: First Lady Michelle Obama appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and discussed some of the first couple's parenting challenges. She described telling her daughters before the President's speeches 'look like you're listening.'
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Waiting for kindergarten

Thu, Oct 25, 2012 3:58 PM by Chad Brooks, BusinessNewsDaily

Researchers argue that the summer babies are put at a disadvantage in the school system registration process that could impact lifelong success.
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7 tips for fun fall hikes with kids
Tue, Oct 23, 2012 2:30 PM by Jenn Savedge
Get your kids off the sofa and on the trail with these simple tips for hiking with kids.
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Boys hitting puberty up to 2 years earlier

Mon, Oct 22, 2012 12:17 PM by Agence France-Presse

African-American boys were generally the earliest to start puberty, with boys as young as 9 years old showing signs of maturation.
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5 fun crafts to celebrate fall
Mon, Oct 22, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge
Celebrate the season with these colorful and creative crafts for fall.
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5 spooky Halloween ebooks for kids
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 4:57 PM by Jenn Savedge
Scare up some family reading fun with these Halloween ebooks filled with ghosts, and goblins, and freaky Halloween legends.
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7 great Halloween apps for kids
Fri, Oct 19, 2012 10:39 AM by Jenn Savedge
Add a little Halloween fun to your app collection with these fun and freaky games.
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Green Halloween: 12 eco-friendly tips
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 10:45 AM by Networx.com
Needless waste is a whole lot scarier than ghosts or goblins.
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