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

  • Twin boys fall asleep eating spaghetti

    Mon, Oct 15, 2012 9:30 AM

    Video: Twin brothers AJ and MJ had a tough time keeping their eyes open after a morning of playing at the beach and fall asleep while trying to enjoy their favorite lunch time meal, a plate of spaghetti.

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  • Woman hugs son

    10 questions to ask kids about school

    Mon, Oct 15, 2012 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Help kids open up about their school day by asking the questions that will get them talking.

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  • Every Mother Counts

    Christy Turlington Burns runs for moms

    Fri, Oct 12, 2012 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Health advocate and supermodel Christy Turlington Burns will run the NYC Marathon to raise awareness for global maternal health. And she wants you to join her.

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  • 6 great family Halloween costumes

    Thu, Oct 11, 2012 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Plan on trick-or-treating as a family? Here are six great family costume ideas for your whole clan.

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  • Halloween costumes for special needs kids

    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 woman and children

    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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  • Baby dressed as a pea pod for Halloween

    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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  • Kids and nature

    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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  • ad for missing Indian boy

    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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  • carved turnip lanterns

    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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  • Design Squad Kids

    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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  • Walk to School Day

    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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  • Walk to School Day

    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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