All Entries For children
The Popularity Contest: Why You Don't Need to Finish First
Everyone wants to be popular, but is popularity really all it's made out to be? Here's what you can do to help your kids through the social food chain.
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Getting Your Kids Excited About Healthy Foods
I let my kids help decide what we are going to plant in our garden, and they help take care of it. It's a great way to teach them something and develop healthy habits.
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Sometimes the Littlest People Know the Most
Here's what kids can teach you about living a healthy lifestyle.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About the News
Use these smart strategies to discuss current events with your tweens and teens
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4 Fun Ideas to Ban Summer Boredom
Now that school's out, it's up to you to keep the kids occupied all day, every day. Get expert tips on keeping kids (and parents) happy--without hours spent planning activities.
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I Have a Permanent Case of Mommy Brain
I used to have a great memory. But these days, I feel lucky if I can remember what day it is and whether or not I ate lunch.
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Rainy Days Become a Chance for Mom to Relax the Rules
Don't dread rainy days. Use them as a chance to let loose, get a little crazy, and have some fun with the kids (while squeezing in some exercise).
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It Pays to be a Label Reader
When offered new foods, my kids always look to me first to see if its okay. Many times I like to read the label before telling them they can dig in.
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How Can We Cut 64 Calories a Day From Kids' Diets?
More than one in five young people will be obese by 2020 unless they begin making changes. Here are some easy ways to help them create a daily energy gap through diet.
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Thinking Outside the Lunch Box
Follow these tips to prepare a tasty, nutritious lunch for your child!
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7 Ways to Make Applying Sunscreen Easier and More Fun for Kids
Find out how to keep kids from running the other way when they see a tube of sunscreen and build good sun habits early.
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If Your Child Was Overweight, Would You Want to Know?
It's hard to take criticism about your parenting skills, but that's what a lot of people feel when their child's weight comes into question.
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Mom's Best Tips for Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Turn cooking into a family affair by promoting your kids to assistant chefs. Here are some quick and easy ways to get them involved.
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Bedtime? But It's Still Sunny Outside, Mom!
As summer vacation draws near and the days grow longer, bedtime becomes a struggle in many families. How do you get kids to sleep when it's still sunny outside?
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