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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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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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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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America's Best-Value Colleges

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America's Best-Value Colleges

Is a college education worth the price-tag? Usually. But here are some colleges that are a better deal than most.

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Dyslexia: What to Look for

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Dyslexia: What to Look for

Is your child dyslexic? When should parents be concerned that their child may need to see a specialist?

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How to Be the Teacher's Pet

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How to Be the Teacher's Pet

Every classroom has one - the over-achieving parent who makes everyone else look bad. There's the mother who has every event organized before you can get your foot in the door, and the father who outbids you at fundraising auctions. But relax! Becoming the teacher's pet needn't be expensive or time-consuming.

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Healthy Ice Cream? The Goods on a Good Thing

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Healthy Ice Cream? The Goods on a Good Thing

Too much sugar is a bad thing. But experts say that "tempting foods" like ice cream actually help us maintain a healthy diet. And in recent years, the frozen food section has undergone somewhat of a transformation. There are actually quite a few "healthy" options out there, many with ingredients you can actually pronounce. Trolling the aisles, looking for the perfect pint? Here are a few tips.

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The Human Genome Hits New York!

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The Human Genome Hits New York!

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New Exhibit Takes Kids Inside Their Brain

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New Exhibit Takes Kids Inside Their Brain

Parents are always telling kids to use their noodle, but it's hard to get a handle on the brain. They never see it and they can't really feel it. A new exhibit, which started at the Smithsonian Institute and is now at The Health Museum in Houston, gives kids a bird's eye view of their most mysterious organ.

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A Trading Card for Girls Only

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A Trading Card for Girls Only

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Is Seafood Safe?

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Is Seafood Safe?

Which fish belong on your plate, and which should you avoid? Between safety issues and overfishing, there's a lot to consider before you catch a bite.

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8 Super Foods for the Family Table

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8 Super Foods for the Family Table

According to Nutrition Action Healthletter, not all foods are created equal. There are many delicious healthy options for parents to give their children.

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Tips for Parents to Reduce Teen Driver Crashes

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Tips for Parents to Reduce Teen Driver Crashes

It's not just speeding and irresponsible behavior that causes teen crashes, it's also inexperience and lack of practice. Here's how to help.

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Too Little Sleep Linked to Child Depression

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Too Little Sleep Linked to Child Depression

If your child is showing signs of depression, it might have to do with something you never thought of... sleep.

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What Makes a High School Successful?

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What Makes a High School Successful?

How can we make sure that high school is giving kids the educational resources for college, and for life?

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The College Savings Cheat Sheet

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The College Savings Cheat Sheet

It's never too late to start saving for college, but it's never too early either. Here are six tips to get you started.

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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School

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1 Out of 4 Drops Out of High School

Studies show that one out of four high school students leaves before graduating. Here are some tips for keeping kids in school:

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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs

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Providing Financial Security for Children with Special Needs

If you care for a child who is disabled, it's likely you worry about your child's financial future. Here's how to ensure that your child's needs will be met:

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Teach Your Tween Creativity

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Teach Your Tween Creativity

Want to help your tween become a confident, creative, young man or woman? Give them a pen and paper!

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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans

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5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Student Loans

Helping your children get into college is no picnic. But with tuition outpacing inflation, paying for your child's education can be an even bigger headache.

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Is Autism on the Rise?

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Is Autism on the Rise?

“Today, one in 166 individuals is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined,” according to the nonprofit organization, Autism Speaks. Just to put things in perspective, that’s a new case diagnosed almost every 20 minutes. The numbers are staggering, and they’re increasing at an alarming rate – 10-17% per year in the U.S. alone. In fact, autism is the fastest-growing disability in America.

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Fear of the Flu Shot?

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Fear of the Flu Shot?

Is your child sneezing already? A flu shot can help. Check out these four tips to help your child get over a fear of flu shots and vaccines.

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How Birth Order Affects Personality

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How Birth Order Affects Personality

How your child develops might have as much to do with the order in which they were born as it does with their genes or environment.

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Can Bowling Get Your Kid Into College?