kids

  1. 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...
  2. Community & Human Services

    Raising philanthropic kids

    By Whitney Coy on Apr 29, 2011
    Our children are our future, so teach them now to make a positive impact on the world. Show them how to help others and give back to...
  3. Eco-Parenting

    10 Fun tips to green your kids

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 20, 2011
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    Earth Day is a fun holiday to teach your kids about being more eco-conscious, but every day can be a great opportunity to green your...
  4. Child Development & Health

    How to help your angry child

    By Jen Klein on Apr 20, 2011
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    You ask your son to unload the dishwasher and he responds with a angry bark. You ask your daughter if she’d like to go to the mall...
  5. 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...
  6. Child Development & Health

    Is your child depressed?

    By Tiernan McKay on Apr 16, 2011
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    As parents, we know that kids experience a wide range of emotions on any given day. One minute they can be happy, the next...
  7. 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...
  8. Mom & Dad

    Your kids AND your marriage: Both are important

    By Laura Willard on Apr 8, 2011
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    It’s easy to get caught up in the daily responsibilities of life with kids – doctor’s appointments, extracurricular activities,...
  9. Child Development & Health

    How to raise compassionate kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Apr 7, 2011
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    Many of us know families that are dealing with some sort of difficult situation, whether it be a child's illness, a divorce or a...
  10. Family Activities

    4 Road trip activities to keep the kids calm

    By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 6, 2011
    Heading on the road for spring break? With the price of airline tickets and train tickets so high, driving to your vacation...
  11. Family Activities

    Best exercise games for healthy kids

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Apr 5, 2011
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    Does the weather have your kids cooped up inside? There are still plenty of ways for kids to get their daily dose of activity...
  12. Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

    10 Kid-friendly breakfasts on the go

    By Courtney Dial on Apr 4, 2011
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    Don't let the morning rush get in the way of making breakfast for your kids! We have 10 kid-friendly breakfast ideas that are...
  13. Kitchen Gadgets & Tools

    Fun kitchen tools for kids

    By Courtney Dial on Apr 4, 2011
    The kids will beg to help in the kitchen with these fun kitchen tools, which will help you manage your kids as they learn to cook...
  14. Family Recipes

    Edible crafts for kids

    By Naomi de la Torre on Apr 3, 2011
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    Kids go through phases: Sometimes, they vacuum up every morsel of food they can find. Other times, they turn up their noses at...
  15. Birthdays & Celebrations

    Best April Fools' Day pranks for kids

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 31, 2011
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    Though laughter can be shared with family members every day, April Fools' Day is a great way to celebrate the benefits of mirth....
  16. Family Recipes

    Easy nutrients to pack into a school lunch

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 31, 2011
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    Regardless of age, kids can be picky eaters. Your first grader may not want to eat anything green while your middle schooler may...
  17. Toys and Play

    How to keep your kids safe on the playground

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 29, 2011
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    The weather outside is begging for kids to head to the playground, but is it safe? Luckily, covering them in bubble wrap isn't your...
  18. Child Development & Health

    Could your child have an anxiety disorder?

    By Tiernan McKay on Mar 29, 2011
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    As parents, we want to see our kids thrive -- socially, academically and personally. However, sometimes life throws up roadblocks....
  19. Conditions

    How to help your school age child cope with bedwetting

    By Linda Shaw, MD on Mar 28, 2011
    Does your school-age child have a problem with bedwetting at night? A pediatrician offers some advice.
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Can you catch bravery from your kids?

    By Geralyn Broder Murray on Mar 23, 2011
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    Listen to Your Mothers is a space to come together with the ones who understand the maternal struggle and joy best -- in the hopes...
  21. Toys and Play

    Are parents really “taking the fun out of toys?”

    By Laura Willard on Mar 21, 2011
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    In her Wall Street Journal article, Lenore Skenazy asserts that by making toys more about sensory development, early intervention,...