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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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Sneak Peek: 'The Weight of the Nation' Documentary Series
Check out our thoughts about Part 3 of HBO's series "The Weight of the Nation" and how it relates to teaching your kids healthy messages.
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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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How to Keep Up with the Kiddos--and Burn Off All That Energy
When young kids are bouncing off the walls with energy, how do you burn it off? And, how do you find the energy to keep up?
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Raising Strong Daughters
I'm very sensitive to how I'm raising my daughters. I want them to be strong young women who don't let the opinions of others determine their self-worth.
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Is This School Lunch Revolution in Action?
Learn about a new quick service option that meets the newly revised USDA guidelines and is collaborating with many reputable organizations to revolutionize school lunches.
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Kid-Friendly Car Snacks
Driving 1,000 miles with two kids is tough enough, but while trying to stick to healthy habits? Even harder, but not impossible. Learn how one mom does it.
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Are You Always Trying to do Everything for Everyone?
I’ve always felt like I’m the crazy mom who can’t seem to find balance, while everyone else has it all figured out. That is, until I read the results of a recent survey.
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Babies Are Smart From the Very Beginning
Babies are like sponges, soaking in everything around them. A new study that says babies might comprehend words and their meaning sooner than expected.
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Study: Teens Don't Care about Sun's Effects
With all of the talk about skin cancer, you’d think young people would be diligent about using sunscreen. A new study says the majority are not.
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Early Snacking Helps Avoid Later Weight Issues
We are big snackers in my house, so I was happy to see results of a new study regarding snacking and weight gain in young girls.
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Cool Infographic: How Kids Consume Food Marketing
To help support the new nutritional standards, Teach.com has created an infographic with statistics that share lifestyle, consumption, and media activity relating to children.
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