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Learn how to take care of your family with news about babies, pregnancy and even pets. Plus: Protection & safety.

  • eButterfly project helps kids become citizen scientists

    Wed, May 22, 2013 5:25 AM

    by Jenn Savedge

    Kids can help scientists understand the impact of climate change on butterflies by sharing their butterfly sightings in a new database.

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  • Green tips for your July 4 celebration

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 2:23 PM by PlentyMag.com

    Party preparations, sustainable feasts and green fireworks.

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  • Nailed!

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Don't feel guilty about nail polish. Use these non-toxic options to paint your piggies.

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  • Captain Planet: New episodes?

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 1:41 PM

    Video: Barbara Pyle talks about new Captain Planet episodes.

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  • July 4th: Precautions for pets

    Tue, Jun 30, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    How to keep your pets happy and safe over the holiday.

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  • Do fireworks harm the environment?

    Mon, Jun 29, 2009 10:21 PM by Vanessa Vadim

    Those sparkly, noisy, festive displays are an environmental disaster.

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  • Green Parenting: Soccer moms

    Mon, Jun 29, 2009 5:27 PM

    Video: There's often a lot of clean-up after kids' sports games. See how Keri cuts out most of the mess.

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  • Meet Dr. Splatt

    Mon, Jun 29, 2009 5:02 PM by Katy Rank Lev

    Roadkill: One teacher proves it's more important than we think.

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  • Soothe a crying baby with massage

    Mon, Jun 29, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Gentle touches to help stop those tears and put a smile back on your baby's face.

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  • 4 eco-crafts for July 4th

    Mon, Jun 29, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Show off your red, white, blue (and green) with these holiday eco-crafts.

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  • Building the perfect sand castle

    Fri, Jun 26, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Tips from the pros on building a sand castle that's the envy of the beach.

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  • The Great American Backyard Campout

    Fri, Jun 26, 2009 8:00 AM by Jenn Savedge

    Turn your backyard into a wilderness adventure with a campout.

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  • 10 summer crafts for teens and tweens

    Thu, Jun 25, 2009 2:00 PM by Jenn Savedge

    Sewing, sculpting and soapmaking projects to while the summer away.

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  • Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 4

    Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:18 PM

    Video: Watch the fourth segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.

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  • Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 3

    Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:12 PM

    Video: Watch the third segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.

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  • Captain Planet: Summit to Save Earth 1, Part 2

    Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:05 PM

    Video: Watch the second segment of 'Summit to Save Earth 1'.

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