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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!

Celebrate the classically delicious combo of peanut butter and jelly by throwing a PB&J Party! With tons of nutty and fun ideas, your party is sure to be a hit!

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Sustainability Made Simple

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Sustainability Made Simple

Families are increasingly striving to lead a more natural, sustainable lifestyle. Want to take living green to the next level?

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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!

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Preschool Math: All Sorts of Sorting!

Sorting and classifying objects helps children begin to notice how items are alike and different, and creates an awareness that is vital for math learning.

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A Parent's Guide to Twitter

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A Parent's Guide to Twitter

In the world of tweets, pokes, and chats, how can you make sure that your child is social networking savvy? Here's what parents should know about Twitter.

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Feeling Frothy? June is National Dairy Month

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Feeling Frothy? June is National Dairy Month

June is National Dairy Month! How much dairy do you need to do your body good?

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Talking to Kids About Death

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Talking to Kids About Death

The bad news is that death is one subject none of us can avoid forever; the good news is that kids probably aren't as scared as we are.

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Save Our Oceans: 5 Things Your Kids Can Do

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Save Our Oceans: 5 Things Your Kids Can Do

Experts agree, our ocean is in crisis. Luckily, it isn't too late to make a difference. Here's how your kids can help.

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Walking Boston's Freedom Trail

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Walking Boston's Freedom Trail

Whether your children are five or fifteen, they'll find something to inspire them along the Freedom Trail, a 2-1/2 mile long walk that snakes through historical Boston.

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When Your Teen is Caught Shoplifting

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When Your Teen is Caught Shoplifting

Shoplifting is sometimes viewed as an adolescent rite of passage, albeit an illegal one. What should you do if you child is caught?

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Childhood Artwork: What to Look For

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Childhood Artwork: What to Look For

A child's artistic development follows a common pattern from ages two to twelve. Learning what's key to each stage will help you figure out what to keep.

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Is Your Middle Schooler a Reluctant Reader?

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Is Your Middle Schooler a Reluctant Reader?

Got a reluctant reader on your hands? Here's how to encourage your reluctant reader to hit the books.

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Family Dinner... Fast!

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Family Dinner... Fast!

If there's one thing every expert seems to agree on, it's the sanctity of the family dinner hour. It always helps to plan ahead.

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Throw a Homemade Carnival!

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Throw a Homemade Carnival!

Find out how to throw a carnival in your backyard! Classic carnie activities are easy to recreate at home.

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Girls and Body Image: Loving the Skin She's In

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Girls and Body Image: Loving the Skin She's In

In a society torn between an emaciated feminine ideal and skyrocketing rates of childhood obesity, how can parents help their daughters accept their bodies?

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Bring in the Ox!

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Bring in the Ox!

It's Chinese New Year. And today, the ox is taking center stage. It's the Year of the Ox. Here's how your family can join the celebration.

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Teachers Forced to Foot School Costs

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Teachers Forced to Foot School Costs

Schools across the country routinely complain about budget shortfalls. But a recent study shows that teachers are doing more than speaking up for their classrooms - they're funding them.

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Teach Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day

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Teach Kids the Meaning of Memorial Day

It's important to remember the origins of Memorial Day. Here are some ways for parents to teach their children to honor our nation's defenders.

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Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic . . . and Recess!

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Reading, 'Riting, 'Rithmetic . . . and Recess!

Blacktop hopscotch and kickball games may soon go the way of slates and abacuses in public schools. How parents can help save recess.

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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading

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7 Ways to Sneak in Extra Reading

Kids can practice and play with words in many unexpected places. Here are seven ways to sneak in a little reading even if it's not story time.

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Pitch In! Getting Your Kids to Help with Chores

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Pitch In! Getting Your Kids to Help with Chores

It's time to put down the Swiffer and lay down the law. Chores teach responsibility and build a stronger family unit. Here's how to get your child started.

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Bowling for Kindergarten

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Bowling for Kindergarten

What do 10 pins and a big heavy ball have to do with kindergarten? Bowling is a sport that touches on many aspects of kindergarten readiness. Here's how.

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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style

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Multiple Intelligences: Understanding Your Child's Learning Style

What are "Multiple Intelligences?" An inside look into Dr. Howard Gardner's theories and what they could mean to your child.

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Staying Sane with Young Kids When Your Spouse Travels

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Staying Sane with Young Kids When Your Spouse Travels

Don't panic the next time your spouse heads for the airport. Here are practical tips that will keep you sane the next time a business trip rears its ugly head.

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What to Expect in First Grade

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What to Expect in First Grade

What exactly is taught in first grade? Here are some key areas to look for.

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What to Expect in Kindergarten

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What to Expect in Kindergarten

Is kindergarten the new first grade? Here's what you need to know about what's expected in each key subject area, and how you can help your child succeed.

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