kids activities

  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Get kids involved in student government

    By Jen Klein on Apr 7, 2010
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    Some kids just seem to have a knack for politics. Whether theirs is a politically inclined family or not, some kids just have a...
  2. Child Development & Health

    How to get your kids moving

    By Jen Klein on Mar 26, 2010
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    The increasing numbers of overweight and/or obese children is not just a food intake issue - it's an energy output issue, too. We,...
  3. Family Activities

    10 Educational activities for kids that are low cost or no cost

    By Esther A. Jantzen, Ed.D on Mar 17, 2010
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    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 something to...
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    Getting kids involved in junior carpentry

    By Jen Klein on Mar 12, 2010
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    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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    Fun backyard activities

    By Abbi Perets on Mar 10, 2010
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    As the warmer weather approaches, it's great to get outside and play. Often, that simple change of pace calms colicky babies,...
  6. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Family yard spruce-up

    By Jen Klein on Mar 10, 2010
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    Whether your winter is long or short, warming spring temperatures tell you to get outside. And with spring a time when many families...
  7. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Spring break fun: Take classes with kids

    By Jen Klein on Mar 9, 2010
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    Community organizations, schools, churches and some businesses all tend to offer activities for kids during spring break. They are a...
  8. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Monday Mom challenge: Home improvement projects with kids

    By Jen Klein on Mar 8, 2010
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    When spring appears on the horizon, many a household start thinking about renewal in more ways than welcoming warmer weather....
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    Kids sick of winter? Create spring countdown calendar

    By Jen Klein on Feb 22, 2010
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    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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    Garden planning with your kids

    By Jen Klein on Feb 15, 2010
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    As beautiful (and appreciated) as the sometimes stark winter can be, the lush, colorful, and bountiful summer garden has an aura and...
  11. Child Development & Health

    How to bundle kids up for cold weather

    By Sarah W. Caron on Feb 2, 2010
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    With Punxsutawney Phil seeing his shadow this Groundhog's Day, you may be bundling up your kids for winter weather for six more...
  12. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Is your family running smoothly?

    By Jen Klein on Oct 14, 2009
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    It's mid-October. The kids have been in school for a while, and hopefully are settled in. The big holiday season push will begin...
  13. Family Activities

    Garden with your kids

    By Abbi Perets on May 5, 2009
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    It's that time of year when you'd love an excuse to spend some time outdoors. And what kid can resist digging in the dirt? Plan and...