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Lead poisoning levels rise for kids under five

Fri, Apr 05 2013 at 8:55 AM

New federal data find that more than 500,000 kids under age five in the U.S.have elevated lead levels in their blood.

Top 10 most visited national parks

Thu, Apr 04 2013 at 2:00 PM

The National Park Service released its list of the Top 10 most visited parks in 2012. Did your favorite make the cut?

New Jersey bans tans for minors, other states may follow suit

Thu, Apr 04 2013 at 9:21 AM

At least 20 states are considering legislation that would make tanning beds off-limits to minors.

Jane Henson, Muppets matriarch, dies at 78

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 10:10 AM

Jane Henson, the wife of Jim Henson, was modest about her contributions to the Muppets series.

Warren Buffett's tips on teaching kids about money

Wed, Apr 03 2013 at 9:26 AM

In his new animated web series, 'The Secret Millionaires Club,' the financial guru shares business tips with kids.

Watch: The 3 A's of awesome

Tue, Apr 02 2013 at 8:00 AM

TED presenter tells you how to stay positive when life keeps knocking you down.

Safety check: Is your swing set ready for summer?

Mon, Apr 01 2013 at 2:00 PM

We've got you covered with a checklist to help make sure your backyard play equipment is safe for the kids.

Family-friendly April Fool's Day pranks

Mon, Apr 01 2013 at 8:00 AM

Are you ready for a little mischief? Here are some fun and easy pranks sure to trick everyone in your family!

'To this day' and other heart wrenching posts

Fri, Mar 29 2013 at 12:00 PM

Grab your tissues and a cup of tea. It's time to read a roundup of tear-jerker posts from around the Web.

How to start a school garden

Thu, Mar 28 2013 at 2:00 PM

Want to start a garden at your school? Here's everything you need to get your project off the ground.

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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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