Articles in Family Fun:
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Kids' playlist makeover
By Sarah W. Caron on
Mar 17, 2010
Your kids probably know all the top songs and artists today, but what about the classics? With great artists like The Who playing...
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10 Educational activities for kids that are low cost or no cost
By Esther A. Jantzen, Ed.D on
Mar 17, 2010
To “Plus It” means to take what you're already doing at home (like eating soup with a kid at the kitchen table) and add...
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Monday Mom challenge: Make the most of the last weeks of school
By Jen Klein on
Mar 15, 2010
As the weeks of the school year wind down, you likely are making plans for and looking forward to summer vacation. But there's also...
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Getting kids involved in junior carpentry
By Jen Klein on
Mar 12, 2010
If your spring home improvement projects include hammering, sawing, and nuts and bolts, you have ready made assistants in your kids....
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10 St. Patrick's Day activities for kids
By Abbi Perets on
Mar 11, 2010
St. Patrick's Day offers a great opportunity to teach your kids about another culture, make a craft or two, enjoy some food and, of...
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Family yard spruce-up
By Jen Klein on
Mar 10, 2010
Whether your winter is long or short, warming spring temperatures tell you to get outside. And with spring a time when many families...
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Get kids involved in painting their rooms
By Jen Klein on
Mar 9, 2010
One of the easiest home improvement projects around is a can of paint. With a gallon of a fabulous color and a few hours, you can...
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Spring break fun: Take classes with kids
By Jen Klein on
Mar 9, 2010
Community organizations, schools, churches and some businesses all tend to offer activities for kids during spring break. They are a...
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Monday Mom challenge: Home improvement projects with kids
By Jen Klein on
Mar 8, 2010
When spring appears on the horizon, many a household start thinking about renewal in more ways than welcoming warmer weather....
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How to have a family game night
By Sarah W. Caron on
Mar 5, 2010
Family game night has become one of those buzz words that everyone is talking about. But more than just a hot topic, family game...
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How to save money on a Disney vacation
By Sarah W. Caron on
Mar 4, 2010
To a kid, a trip to Disney to play with Mickey Mouse and dine with Cinderella is the ultimate. It can, however, put a major dent in...
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Spring Break activity: Exploring museums
By Jen Klein on
Mar 3, 2010
It's easy as a parent to get attached to certain places and activities with our kids. The local children's museum is a great place!...
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Spring break with the kids: Become a tourist in your hometown
By Jen Klein on
Mar 2, 2010
Big city or small town, there are likely parts of your hometown you haven't visited recently. Maybe it's some conservation land, or...
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Monday Mom challenge: Make it your spring break, too
By Jen Klein on
Mar 1, 2010
Whether or not you go away for spring break - or even if you do - sometimes spring break can feel more like work for a mom than...
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Kids sick of winter? Create spring countdown calendar
By Jen Klein on
Feb 22, 2010
The word "advent" may be more closely associated with the holiday season and preparing for Christmas, but the word means "arrival."...
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Monday Mom challenge: Talk about risky behaviors
By Jen Klein on
Feb 22, 2010
When we think about talking to our kids about the "hard" topics, we often mean sexual activity and drug and alcohol use. While...
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Family bargain hunting for next winter
By Jen Klein on
Feb 17, 2010
You may be ready for winter to be over. You may be yearning for spring and the lazy days of summer. But before the season is...
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Garden planning with your kids
By Jen Klein on
Feb 15, 2010
As beautiful (and appreciated) as the sometimes stark winter can be, the lush, colorful, and bountiful summer garden has an aura and...
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Monday Mom challenge: Beat the winter blahs
By Jen Klein on
Feb 15, 2010
Even if you love winter - even if you love any season, really - sometimes it can drag you down. You may love the snowy quiet days,...
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Monday Mom challenge: Consider your multivitamin
By Jen Klein on
Feb 8, 2010
You've likely noticed that you feel better and look better when you eat better. When you eat healthy foods, with a balance of...
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