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Hipster Farmers: More Young Adults Put their Hands to the Plow

Jun 30, 2011 10:48AM

The USDA is helping a new generation of farmers in their 20s and 30s, hoping to transform a budding trend into a fundamental shift.

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Summer Fun: Host an Urban Youth’s Vacation and Change a Life

Jun 30, 2011 10:48AM

Volunteer to host an urban youth’s vacation and change a life.

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Healthful Harmonies: All Ages Benefit from the Power of Rhythm and Sound

Jun 20, 2011 07:03PM ● By Jamie Blumenthal

There are endless ways we can bring music into children’s lives to enrich overall well-being and quality of life.

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An Interview with Bill Milliken: Founder of Communities in Schools and author of The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic

Jun 10, 2011 12:03PM ● By Linda Sechrist

The founder of Communities in Schools, Bill Milliken, discusses his program for keeping kids in school, why kids drop out, and the basics for helping America's youth stay in school.

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Be Your Kids’ Personal Trainer

Jun 09, 2011 11:38PM ● By Katy Santiago

Chances are, if you get up, turn off the television and embark upon a quick walk around the block, your kids will enjoy both the movement and the time spent together.

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Early Bloomers

Jun 09, 2011 10:47PM ● By Lisa Ann Marshall

A recent report is the latest in a series of studies to spotlight a disturbing trend to which anyone visiting a public swimming pool or shopping mall can attest: kids are growing up faster than ever.

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Pay Attention!: Natural Treatments for ADD/ADHD

Jun 09, 2011 10:30PM ● By Roon Frost

Today’s epidemic of attention problems in children have been linked to everything from food allergies, heavy metal and pesticide exposure, celiac disease and genes to name a few. One expert believes that the solution lies in the practice of good, conscientious medicine that is careful, thorough and patient-centered.

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School’s Out: Five Fun Ways to Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp This Summer

May 31, 2011 08:07AM ● By Janet Forgrieve

Help children avoid “summer slide” with these five enjoyable ways to keep their minds active.

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Baby On Board: How to Sustain Health Before and After Pregnancy

Apr 15, 2011 01:12PM ● By Jessica Iclisoy

This tip-filled primer offers practical pointers geared to keeping you and baby happy and healthy through every stage of the childbirth process.

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Bundled Deductibles: Breast-feeding Benefits Now Recognized by the IRS

Apr 13, 2011 07:21PM

Under a new IRS ruling, some nursing mothers can write off breast-feeding equipment.

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