Family Activities

Family Activities

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

  • 4 activities to wean your kids off TV

    Wed, Mar 27, 2013 11:17 AM by Chanie Kirschner

    Here's how to get your children active mentally and physically. (It'll work for you, too.)

  • Children's TV show creator encourages people to 'do what they love'

    Tue, Mar 26, 2013 3:42 PM by Jeanette Mulvey, BusinessNewsDaily

    Traci Paige Johnson, creator of 'Blue's Clues' discusses how growing up on TV and not making the cheerleader squad put her on her career path.

  • Spring cleaning: 5 ways to get your kids to help

    Tue, Mar 26, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Spring cleaning can be fun for the whole family with these fun tips for getting kids involved.

  • Host a bake sale to end childhood hunger

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Nonprofit launches 10th annual bake sale campaign to fund meals for kids in need.

  • How to keep kids engaged (and quiet) during religious services

    Mon, Mar 25, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Moms around the blogosphere share their tips for helping kids make it through religious ceremonies without getting in trouble.

  • Is Montessori school right for my child?

    Fri, Mar 22, 2013 1:24 PM by Chanie Kirschner

    First you need to understand the history and philosophy of the movement that began with poor children in Rome.

  • 3-year-olds know to share, but choose not to

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 3:05 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    New research suggests that as kids age, many grow out of this selfish behavior.

  • Deaf woman weeps at hearing family for first time

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 9:35 AM

    Video: Amy Barber, 26, who was born deaf, hears the voices of her family members for the first time thanks to a cochlear implant. NBC’s Natalie Morales reports on the touching YouTube video that has gone viral.

  • Too busy? Rent-A-Spouse helps families get organized

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 9:33 AM

    Video: For that never-ending to-do list, sometimes it’s necessary to call in reinforcements. Clients include single parents, empty nesters and even single professionals who need extra help around the house.

  • Spring break staycation ideas for families

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Staying home for spring break? You can still vacation with the family without breaking the bank with these fun ideas.

  • 5 scientific reasons gay parents are awesome

    Thu, Mar 21, 2013 7:30 AM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    On March 21, the American Academy of Pediatrics announced its support for same-sex marriage, as well as foster care and adoption rights for same-sex couples.

  • Milk + Bookies inspires kindness in kids

    Wed, Mar 20, 2013 2:57 PM by Melissa Breyer

    The nonprofit that combines literacy promotion and service learning for children has now launched an award for books that encourage benevolence.

  • Statue of Liberty to reopen July 4th

    Wed, Mar 20, 2013 10:30 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Federal officials announce that the extensive damage caused by Hurricane Sandy will be repaired by this summer.

  • 5 parenting lessons from the Duggar family

    Wed, Mar 20, 2013 9:35 AM by Lilit Marcus

    You don't need 19 kids to see that there are tips to learn from the popular reality TV family.

  • Can marriage fix the middle class?

    Tue, Mar 19, 2013 5:35 PM by Stephanie Pappas, LiveScience

    The trend of delaying marriage is helping the college-educated financially but it's harming those without degrees.

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