Family Activities

Family Activities

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

  • TV shows could improve kids' behavior, study finds

    Tue, Feb 19, 2013 8:36 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New study finds that changing a child's behavior might be as simple as changing the channel.

  • Why some kids think the bogeyman is real

    Mon, Feb 18, 2013 11:45 AM by Tanya Lewis, LiveScience

    Children were shown images of real or mythical beings and situations and asked to decide whether the subjects were imaginary or could occur in real life.

  • Mathematical formula predicts if your marriage will last

    Sun, Feb 17, 2013 7:03 PM by Bryan Nelson

    Can math quantify all the complexities of your relationship and predict whether it will last? One researcher thinks he has found the equation.

  • Celebrate Presidents' Day at a national park

    Sun, Feb 17, 2013 6:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Learn a little history on your day off by taking a trip to your favorite local historic park or monument.

  • Don't-miss parenting posts from around the Web

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    A plea for help from 'Sesame Street' and the case for once-a-month cleaning top this week's list of must-read parenting posts.

  • Why is the sky blue? [Infographic]

    Fri, Feb 15, 2013 5:45 AM by Jenn Savedge

    A short and simple answer to the question that has stumped parents for generations.

  • FWS announces Endangered Species Day art contest

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 2:23 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Prizes include a trip to Washington, D.C., to celebrate Endangered Species Day, an art lesson with Wyland, and new art supplies.

  • Good grades spread like measles

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 12:00 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    Peer groups may subconsciously influence behaviors like study habits, but overt peer pressure also could play a role.

  • 5 last-minute Valentine crafts for kids

    Thu, Feb 14, 2013 6:39 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Need a Valentine's Day craft in a hurry? Here are 5 fast and fabulous ideas.

  • Should toddlers use iPads?

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 2:40 PM by Rachael Rettner, MyHealthNewsDaily

    Concerns are being raised regarding whether too much time spent playing with tablets is detrimental to toddler health or not.

  • Watch: How movies teach manhood

    Wed, Feb 13, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

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  • How to raise a reader

    Tue, Feb 12, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Nurture a lifelong love of reading in your kids with these family-friendly ideas.

  • Why 3-year-olds make good helpers

    Tue, Feb 12, 2013 1:40 PM by Megan Gannon

    At an early age, children already have a good understanding of the difference between an immediate task and a long-term goal.

  • When kids are broken-hearted on Valentine's Day

    Mon, Feb 11, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    How to help kids deal with unrequited love, a scarcity of cards, and broken hearts on Valentine's Day.

  • Snow day reads to get you through the big storm

    Fri, Feb 08, 2013 7:49 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Whether you're in the mood to laugh, love or learn — these are the posts you don't want to miss today.

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