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Five Fun Ways to Get Kids Moving

10/21/2010 08:18AM ● By Anonymous

Physical activity is essential for a healthy lifestyle. And now, more than ever, it's important to get kids engaged in physical activity for their long-term health.

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Make the Most of Mealtimes

10/07/2010 07:58AM ● By Anonymous

Studies show that when kids eat dinner with their families, they're more likely to have nutritious diets, healthier weights and do better in school. And moms know that sharing a meal together is an important part of building strong families.

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Why Getting Messy is Good

09/21/2010 10:02AM ● By Anonymous

Playing outside and getting messy may just seem like fun to kids, but playtime actually has an important role in child development.

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Raising Eager Readers

09/07/2010 11:51PM ● By Anonymous

Exposure to books in the early childhood stages plays a key role in a child's reading development, and while most parents and caregivers know that children benefit from reading time, many struggle to fit it into their children's hectic schedules.

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Wireless Wisdom for Kids and Parents

09/03/2010 06:11AM ● By Anonymous

Today’s tech-savvy kids have a world of digital and social media available at their fingertips. They can call, text, e-mail, surf the web, watch TV and movies, play music and games, take and share pictures and video – all from their mobile devices.

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Inspire Kids to Volunteer

08/24/2010 11:03AM ● By Anonymous

By teaching our children the importance of volunteerism and instilling values that promote community service, teachers, parents and caring adults have the power to inspire the next generation of America's leaders to be active members of society and give to those in need.

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Teaching Children About 9-1-1

08/12/2010 10:53AM ● By Anonymous

In January, 3-year-old Jaden Bolli, of Maple Shade, N.J. dialed 9-1-1 when his grandmother collapsed at home. The toddler had learned how to call emergency services just days before from his mother. The boy told the dispatcher that it was his grandmother's blood sugar. However, she really had suffered a stroke. Paramedics arrived in time and were able to help the woman. Bolli saved his grandma's life.

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Family-Friendly Vacation Ideas That Won't Break the Bank

07/26/2010 10:52AM ● By Anonymous

With the economy still not back to full strength, many families are looking for ways to stretch their vacation dollars this summer. One of the ways in which families are doing just that is by cutting travel costs and exploring what their own regions have to offer.

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Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

07/14/2010 11:31AM ● By Anonymous

The new captain jumped from the cockpit, fully dressed, and sprinted through the water. A former lifeguard, he kept his eyes on his victim as he headed straight for the owners who were swimming between their anchored sportfisher and the beach. “I think he thinks you’re drowning,” the husband said to his wife. They had been splashing each other and she had screamed but now they were just standing, neck-deep on the sand bar. “We’re fine, what is he doing?” she asked, a little annoyed. “We’re fine!” the husband yelled, waving him off, but his captain kept swimming hard. ”Move!” he barked as he sprinted between the stunned owners. Directly behind them, not ten feet away, their nine-year-old daughter was drowning. Safely above the surface in the arms of the captain, she burst into tears, “Daddy!”

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Family Travel Unplugged

04/12/2010 12:33PM ● By Anonymous

Here are some tips for getting unplugged on vacation, and some trip ideas that will keep you and your family engaged with each other and the world around you.

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