family activities

  1. School Age Kids

    Travel kits for kids: 15 ideas

    By SheKnows Parenting Editors on Jul 17, 2011
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    Most kids love going on vacation, but long car rides can be a bore. Here are some tips on assembling fun and inexpensive travel kits...
  2. Family Activities

    Family-friendly events for music-loving families

    By Vicki Clinebell on Jul 11, 2011
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    Get in the groove and hear the beat as a family!. Check out our favorite musical events for music-loving families.
  3. Family Activities

    8 Backyard games to keep kids entertained

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 30, 2011
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    This season, your backyard may be an alternative to theme parks and mega-resorts, or as the place to decompress after one of these...
  4. Crafts

    4 Summer crafts and activities kids will love

    By Abbi Perets on Jun 29, 2011
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    Back in March, when camp prices seemed exorbitant, you declared your independence. "I'm staying home with the kids," you said....
  5. Family Activities

    10 Frugal family fun ideas

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 29, 2011
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    As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus...
  6. Family Activities

    Fun family weekend activities

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 28, 2011
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    Finding time to spend together during the course of a week can seem next to impossible for the average family between work, school,...
  7. Mom & Dad

    Tips and tricks for keeping the summer schedule reasonable

    By Jen Klein on Jun 22, 2011
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    It’s not just surfers who long for an endless summer. After a long and productive school year and the consistency of daily routines,...
  8. Family Activities

    9 Experiences your family should have this summer

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 15, 2011
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    From watching fireworks to jumping in puddles, these easy (and mostly free!) summer activities are sure to make lasting good...
  9. Family Activities

    Fun (and messy!) activities with your kids

    By Kristin Chessman on Jun 10, 2011
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    When’s the last time you and your kids had some good, messy fun together? Set aside an afternoon for the entire family to wear their...
  10. Family Activities

    10 Family fun nights under $20

    By Kristin Chessman on Jun 8, 2011
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    In the age of texting, tweeting, blogging and skyping, families can go days without face-to-face conversations. That's why planning...
  11. Teen Behavior

    Real moms share: How I keep in touch with my teens

    By Deanna Sletten on Jun 1, 2011
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    Teens today lead busy lives between school, extracurricular activities, part-time jobs and keeping up with friends. Many drive their...
  12. Family Activities

    Make a summer bucket list with your kids

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 27, 2011
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    Hot, lazy days spent lounging and playing are great -- but they shouldn't be the only kind of days you and your kids have this...
  13. Family Travel

    5 Best hotels for teens

    By Michelle Maffei on May 23, 2011
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    Family-friendly hotels may seem like your best bet when planning a family vacation, but when traveling with teens, giving them a...
  14. Activities for Kids

    Tips for selecting the right summer camp for your children

    By Mary Fetzer on May 10, 2011
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    Summer camp is a fun, interactive way for your child to develop self confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not all camps are the...
  15. Children's School & Education

    Fun ways to teach your child sign language

    By Elaina Verhoff on May 9, 2011
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    The popularity of teaching sign language to babies has exploded over the past several years. Who wouldn’t want their wee ones to be...
  16. Family Activities

    7 Kid-friendly outdoor activities

    By Tiernan McKay on May 4, 2011
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    With spring fast approaching, it's time to get the kids back into nature. Exposing them to a wide range of outdoor activities at a...
  17. Family Travel

    How to plan a kid-friendly summer staycation

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 29, 2011
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    Summer vacation doesn’t have to mean piling the whole family into the car for a road trip or the annual trek to the cottage. You can...
  18. Crafts

    Ask the expert: Fun toddler craft ideas

    By Ann Douglas on Apr 26, 2011
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    Toddlers love to try new things -- especially when those things involve paint and glue! Columnist Ann Douglas shares some fun...
  19. Children's Health

    Fun outdoor activities for kid-friendly fitness

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 18, 2011
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    Celebrate Earth Week, Screen Free Week, and the warmer weather by getting your kids outside to play – and get some exercise. These...
  20. Family Activities

    Family movie night: Recreate the larger-than-life movie experience right at home!

    By Vanessa Sands on Apr 13, 2011
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    The expense of theater movies, concessions and gas to get there has reached beyond most family budgets. So why not enjoy a weekly...
  21. Live Green

    Teach your kids the value of nature

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 13, 2011
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    Kids who are constantly engaged in gaming, texting and television often have little connection or appreciation for nature because...