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New book will keep your kids busy this summer (and all year long)

Fri, May 17 2013 at 6:20 AM

'The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Guide Book' includes 448 outdoor activities that will keep kids playing outdoors in every season.

Colorado adopts shelter dogs and cats as new 'state pet'

Thu, May 16 2013 at 1:31 PM

Shelter dogs and cats now hold the elevated title of 'State Pet' in the Centennial State.

Pregnant women living in greener areas have bigger babies

Thu, May 16 2013 at 8:27 AM

New study finds that pregnant women who live near plants and trees may have stronger, smarter babies than their peers.

Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with 5 tasty recipes

Wed, May 15 2013 at 1:00 PM

Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of these amazing recipes for your favorite chocolate chip cookie.

Bill Gates: Why teachers need better feedback

Wed, May 15 2013 at 11:00 AM

Gates suggests that helping teachers improve could mark the end of our educational system's woes.

What is the BRCA1 gene?

Tue, May 14 2013 at 11:43 AM

Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy because of a mutation in her BRCA1 gene. What is this gene and how does it affect your cancer risk?

Most parents ignore FDA warnings about cold medicine

Tue, May 14 2013 at 8:41 AM

New survey finds that 40 percent of parents disregard warning labels and give cough and cold medicine to young kids.

Bipolar disorder linked to prenatal flu exposure

Mon, May 13 2013 at 12:00 PM

New study finds that a pregnant woman's flu exposure may increase her child's risk of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder four-fold.

Would diaper-free potty training work for you?

Mon, May 13 2013 at 9:44 AM

Advocates of elimination communication say babies can and should start potty training well before their toddler years.

Dear Mom, Dear Baby

Fri, May 10 2013 at 8:00 AM

For Mother's Day, a set of posts that remind us what being a mother is all about.

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Sweet! Everything except the

Wed, Jun 06 2012 at 10:00 AM

Sweet! Everything except the steel recycling bins (and grizzly bears!) Let me know if you see any!!

I think you're off to a fine

Wed, May 09 2012 at 2:30 PM

I think you're off to a fine start Brenna with all of the great work you've been doing...

I wish these were mine!

Wed, May 09 2012 at 2:03 PM

I wish these were mine! Alas, this pic is from Flickr and I don't know where these lucky folks got the dolls.

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Jenn Savedge has written three books on eco-friendly living: The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living, The Green Teen: The Eco-Friendly Teen's Guide to Saving the Planet, and The Everything Green Baby Book which will be published in 2009. She is a former national park ranger with a Masters Degree in Environmental Education. Jenn runs TheGreenParent.com website. She lives with her husband and two children in Virginia.

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