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

  • Watch: I'm a Daddy and I Know It

    Fri, Jan 18, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Check out this hilarious video parody of "I'm Sexy And I Know It," featuring a dad and his five cool kids.

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  • How staycations stack up [Infographic]

    Thu, Jan 17, 2013 12:35 PM

    Americans are having fun when they get time off, but they aren't traveling very far.

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  • Playing hoops brings hope to African kids

    Thu, Jan 17, 2013 12:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    When he was 9, Austin Gutwein founded Hoops for Hope to help orphaned children in poor countries.

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  • 9 female trailblazers in science

    Fri, Jan 11, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Meet some the women who are changing the face of modern science.

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  • Traditional household roles push women away from marriage

    Thu, Jan 10, 2013 6:03 PM by David Mielach, BusinessNewsDaily

    A new study shows that in couples who hold fast to traditional gender roles in the household, women are more likely to be averse towards marriage.

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  • 15 fun outdoor ideas for winter

    Thu, Jan 10, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Banish winter blues with these fun ideas for playing outdoors in the winter.

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  • Encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers

    Wed, Jan 09, 2013 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Fun video challenges girls to reverse the involuntary biases found in science by pushing them to get involved in the science and technology fields.

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  • Disneyland and autism

    Fri, Jan 04, 2013 11:21 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Our family's post-Christmas trip was the first we'd taken without using a Disney Guest Assistance Card. Here's why that matters.

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  • Docs: Recess is just as important as school

    Fri, Jan 04, 2013 6:17 AM by Jenn Savedge

    American Academy of Pediatrics release a new study affirming that recess is an essential part of a child's day.

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  • Geek review: Zoomy digital microscope

    Thu, Jan 03, 2013 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    This palm-sized digital microscope lets little kids explore a bigger world.

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  • Family Traditions: Making joyful memories

    Wed, Jan 02, 2013 2:35 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Start a new tradition with your family this year by taking note of your good times all year long.

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  • Eco-moms' resolutions for 2013

    Fri, Dec 28, 2012 8:35 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Green bloggers from around the web share their goals and wishes for the new year.

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  • Family-friendly New Year's Eve ideas

    Thu, Dec 27, 2012 9:15 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Make New Year's Eve fun for all ages with these family-friendly festivity ideas.

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  • Nice kids are happier, more popular than bullies

    Wed, Dec 26, 2012 6:45 PM by Charles Choi, LiveScience

    A new study suggests that kinder kids who do good deeds are both happier and more accepted by their classmates.

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  • 7 last minute handmade gift ideas

    Fri, Dec 21, 2012 6:01 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Need a gift in a hurry? Here are some fun and festive ideas sure to please anyone on your holiday gift list.

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