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Video Games Boost Daddy-Daughter Bonds: This Type of Play can Connect Families

Apr 13, 2011 06:56PM

Girls who co-played with a parent showed stronger signs of mental health and felt more connected to their families.

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Chemical Alert: Caution to Expectant Mothers

Apr 13, 2011 06:45PM

A new study indicates that the bodies of virtually all pregnant women in the U.S. carry manmade chemicals.

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Kids Dig Worm Composting: Red Wigglers Turn Kitchen Scraps into Gardening Gold

Mar 31, 2011 11:34AM ● By Jessica Iclisoy

Kids have an extra incentive to help prepare and eat fresh fruits and veggies when they know the worms must be fed! Follow these easy tips for successful composting, indoors or out.

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Outward Bound: Eco-Adventures Instill Confidence and Character

Feb 28, 2011 05:45PM ● By Karen Adams

The pioneer in adventure-based education programs, Outward Bound has been building confidence, character, leadership and a sense of service in young people around the world for 70 years.

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Eco-Camps for Kids: Outdoor Fun

Feb 28, 2011 05:45PM ● By Gail Condrick

Earth-friendly camp experiences can help kids unplug from daily routines, connect with the miracles of nature and appreciate green values—with plenty of fun thrown in, too.

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Rocking Change: Social Tools Revolutionize Young Lives

Jan 31, 2011 02:34PM

Specialized online resources can help youngsters rock their world.

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Checkbook Bingo: The Rising Cost of Raising a Child

Jan 31, 2011 02:34PM

Couples planning a future family need to do their math.

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Mindful Kids: Inner Awareness Brings Calm and Well-Being

Jan 31, 2011 02:34PM ● By Daniel Rechtschaffen

Teaching mindfulness practices to youth helps them experience calm and well-being.

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Sacred Time with Children: Parenthood is Calling

Jan 12, 2011 02:38PM ● By Thomas Moore

Parenthood is a calling—a way to find meaning in your own life. Spirituality is about transcending any limitations on your vision. In raising a child, you are contributing to society and to the future.

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Smart Snacks: Feeding Your Child's Appetite in a Healthy Way

Jan 11, 2011 01:37AM ● By Elisa Bosley

The trick to feeding your kids snacks is to provide choices that are quick, irresistible and healthy. Here’s how to mind the munchkins’ munchies with smart-snack strategies.

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