Family Activities

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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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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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 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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