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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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Throw a Peanut Butter and Jelly Party!
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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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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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First Teacher Astronaut Headed to Space!
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First Teacher Astronaut Headed to Space!
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1 out of 4 Teenagers Binge Drink
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1 out of 4 Teenagers Binge Drink
The official drinking age is 21, but a new study shows that almost half of high schoolers drink. Here's how parents can help their kids fight the temptation:
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Are Strawberries Superheroic?
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Are Strawberries Superheroic?
Craving a shortcake? "Jones-ing" for berry crisp? Your midnight cravings might not be as bad as you think. Most people know that fruit is good for you, but did you know that it might help fight cancer?
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Give the Gift of Languages
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Give the Gift of Languages
As adults, we often feel it's too difficult to learn a new language, but for kids, it's easy. Here's how to get bilingual in an increasingly global society.
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Afraid of E. Coli?
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Afraid of E. Coli?
A fresh spinach smoothie might not sound that appealing, but it shouldn't be life threatening. For almost three-year-old Kyle Allgood, it was.
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Is Your Home Making You Sick?
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Is Your Home Making You Sick?
Though your home is not a chemical plant, there are lots of toxins possibly lurking in your living room. Here are a few tips to keep your home safe:
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Internet Slang Parents Need to Know
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Internet Slang Parents Need to Know
Here is a guide to translating the "netspeak," or Internet slang, kids use. Some of these Internet acronyms are harmless, but some are huge red flags!
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Can a 10-Year-Old Change the World?
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Can a 10-Year-Old Change the World?
Volunteering can make a positive impact in the world, and in your child. Here's how to help inspire kids to make a difference.
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Kids' Music That Won't Drive You Crazy
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Kids' Music That Won't Drive You Crazy
We've got four artists who give kids' music a good name. These CDs are road trip ready.
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Is Chicken Dangerous?
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Is Chicken Dangerous?
According to a study by Consumers Union, most boiler chickens sold in stores across the country are rank with salmonella or campylobacter.
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Do Low-Fat Foods Make Us Fat?
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Do Low-Fat Foods Make Us Fat?
Unhand that low-fat brownie! Resist that baked potato chip! A new study shows that reduced fat food may be making us fat.
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Sneaky Ways to Use Winter Vegetables
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Sneaky Ways to Use Winter Vegetables
Wondering how to fit veggies in during the winter? The season's produce provides plenty of natural sweetness and hearty richness to satisfy everyone.
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Small Stuff for Smarties
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Small Stuff for Smarties
Christmas Eve is just around the corner. And here at Education.com, we've got a mailbox full of goodies. Here are our picks for stuffing your kids' stockings.
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Keep Your Kids Reading Over the Holidays
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Keep Your Kids Reading Over the Holidays
As the holiday season moves into full swing and kids are home from school, it's easy to forget to keep learning going. Here's what you can do:
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Forget the Mall: Get Kids in the Kitchen!
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Forget the Mall: Get Kids in the Kitchen!
Forget the mall. Here are two great holiday gifts kids can make themselves: chocolate dipped pretzels and cakes that look like Christmas ornaments.
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The Sleepless Generation
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The Sleepless Generation
America's children are not getting enough sleep. The great majority don't even meet the minimum requirements recommended by experts, let alone the optimal levels, according to a study by the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). And rather than "catch-up" on the weekends, about one-quarter of preschool and school-aged children actually sleep less on weekends than on weekdays.
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1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School
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1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School
High school graduation is a big deal, but a new study shows that a good chunk of students are unprepared for life after high school. What gives?
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De-Stress the Season!
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De-Stress the Season!
With all the consumer hype around the holidays, it's hard to know how to destress the season of giving and getting. Here are ten tips for parents.
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Turn Your Street Into a Classroom!
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Turn Your Street Into a Classroom!
Your preschooler is learning her letters and numbers, but she won't sit still and work with her magnetic alphabet. Clearly, she needs to burn some energy, but how might you get a little exercise for that little head in addition to that little body?
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Celebrate Black History Month
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Celebrate Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Whatever the color of your family's skin, it's a chance to celebrate the diversity of our American culture.
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Happy Birthday, Washington!
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Happy Birthday, Washington!
We've heard lots of rumors about George Washington - but who exactly was he? Here's a cheat sheet to the guy sitting pretty on your $1 bills.
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