Michelle Maffei

Recycled paper flower magnets by Michelle Maffei

Apr 10, 2014

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Turn trash into treasure while teaching your kids about being kind to planet Earth with this eco-friendly craft for kids. Using old magazines, glue and a magnet, your kids can create recycled paper flower magnets that will keep their bloom long after Earth Day.

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Crowdfunded car seat could save lives of children left in cars by Michelle Maffei

Apr 04, 2014

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Stories of kids left in the car on hot days pepper the news each year, but now a revolutionary car seat could make these tragic stories a thing of the past. Find out how the ANEIROS Smart Vehicle Child Seat Safety System is powering towards a future where a crowdfunded car seat could save lives of children left in cars.

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How to talk to children about war and world conflict by Michelle Maffei

Mar 31, 2014

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In a world where information is available at your children's fingertips, often times kids are exposed to graphic media coverage. Figuring out how to talk to children about world conflict can leave you feeling frustrated.

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Weapons for girls glamorize violence by Michelle Maffei

Mar 28, 2014

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Movies featuring strong heroines like The Hunger Games' Katniss Everdeen or Beatrice Prior of Divergent show that girls can do anything boys can do. But what message do pink guns show our youth?

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Kid-friendly recipes for National Nutrition Month by Michelle Maffei

Mar 25, 2014

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Getting your kids to eat what's good for them is like pulling teeth — but with these tried-and-true healthy recipes for kids, mealtime will no longer be a battle. From a healthy version of PB&J to mouth-watering chicken and pasta, serve up these five kid-friendly recipes for National Nutrition Month.

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St. Patrick's Day scavenger hunt ideas by Michelle Maffei

Mar 14, 2014

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Whether sending little ones on a treasure hunt indoors or letting older children collect items from neighbors, you can send your youngster on a quest to find the leprechaun's gold with a lucky scavenger hunt for kids!

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Good parenting advice you didn't ask for by Michelle Maffei

Mar 03, 2014

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Unsolicited parenting advice can really get on your last frayed nerve, but sometimes that butting in can be the single important suggestion that saves your parenting sanity.

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Walt Disney World hikes prices — does it really matter? by Michelle Maffei

Feb 26, 2014

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Although many people are upset once again to hear that Walt Disney World has hiked its prices, does it really matter? Chances are the additional $4 per ticket probably won't be keeping you from taking your brood.

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Animal crafts for kids from A to Z by Michelle Maffei

Feb 20, 2014

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Getting your kids to learn their ABCs is more fun when you teach them through fun crafts for every letter of the alphabet!

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Activities to keep kids quiet at church by Michelle Maffei

Feb 19, 2014

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You want to bring the whole family to church, but keeping kids entertained throughout Sunday service can be challenging without the right quiet activities.

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