Jenn Savedge

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Thu, May 09 2013 at 8:00 AM

Economist Timothy Bartik argues that early childhood education is not just better for kids, it's better for the community.

7 sentimental DIY gifts for Mom

Wed, May 08 2013 at 12:03 PM

Make your Mom a gift she will treasure forever with one of these handmade Mother's Day craft ideas.

Teen uses Twitter to get into UCLA

Wed, May 08 2013 at 10:00 AM

Massachusetts teen turns to social media to get off his dream school's "wait list."

15-year-old 'Astronaut Abby' sets her sights on Mars

Wed, May 08 2013 at 8:00 AM

Teen sets ambitious goal to be the first astronaut on Mars, and she's harnessing the power of social media to make it happen.

5 ideas for rainy day play

Tue, May 07 2013 at 12:00 PM

Don't let a little rain keep you and the kids indoors. Here are some great ways to enjoy the rainy weather outside.

Will tanning beds soon come with a warning label?

Tue, May 07 2013 at 8:25 AM

New FDA plan would require more restrictions on the manufacture and use of tanning beds.

Child abuse prevention ad targeted to kids

Mon, May 06 2013 at 6:00 PM

New ad aims to stop child abuse with secret message that can only be seen by kids.

7 ideas for Teacher Appreciation Day

Mon, May 06 2013 at 2:49 PM

A week's worth of fun, inexpensive ways to shower your child's favorite teacher with gratitude.

33 high schoolers suspended for 'twerking'

Fri, May 03 2013 at 10:01 AM

Dance video will prevent 33 high school students from going to prom and walking at graduation.

NYC school goes vegetarian

Thu, May 02 2013 at 2:00 PM

Queens public school adopts 100 percent vegetarian menu.

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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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