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Six Picks for This Week From The Family Savvy

Sarah Bowman | Posted 05.12.2013 | Los Angeles
Sarah Bowman

From March Madness and the Asics L.A. Marathon to three remarkably stimulating visual painting, photography and fashion shows, this upcoming weekend is a great chance to celebrate the multifaceted perks of being an Angeleno.

Kids Can Learn How to (Literally) Build Bridges

Sherrie Nachman | Posted 05.15.2013 | Parents
Sherrie Nachman

Is it possible to teach a slightly esoteric topic, such as architecture, to a young child? A little-known museum in New York City is doing a just that by offering hands-on school and family programs.

Finding the Right Health and Wellness Programs For Corporate America (PART 3)

Melissa Nordin | Posted 05.01.2013 | Business
Melissa Nordin

Corporate America has begun to realize just how much of an impact the health and wellness of their employees has on the overall costs of running a business.

Forced Family Day

Christina Arata | Posted 01.14.2013 | Parents
Christina Arata

I dread the day when my daughter is too cool to give me kisses and my son would rather play basketball with his friends than hang out with his mom. But even when they complain, I'll be forcing the tradition of family days.

Add Levity to Your Holiday Meal With Holiday Dinner Bingo

Anne Maxfield | Posted 12.26.2012 | Taste
Anne Maxfield

The Accidental Locavore wants to relieve some of the stress of the holidays and put a smile on everyone's face. How? Try Holiday Bingo!

Family Activities For the Holidays, From Kelly Ripa (WATCH)

Posted 12.21.2012 | MarloThomas

Kelly Ripa told me that her family determines their holiday activities based on majority rule when she visited me on Mondays With Marlo. Kelly's famil...

4 Wild, Wacky, and Whimsical Holiday Day Trips

offMetro.com | Posted 02.11.2013 | San Francisco
offMetro.com

While we love our city and all its festivities, sometimes the crowds and carols make us want to scream. These unique holiday activities around the Bay Area will help you escape the madness and keep your holiday cheer intact.

Six Picks for the Week Ahead from The Family Savvy.com

Sarah Bowman | Posted 10.31.2012 | Los Angeles
Sarah Bowman

Summer's Last Hurrah is upon us and we've got ideas for squeezing every last moment from the glorious season.

PHOTOS: The World's Coolest Zoos

Cheapflights | Posted 08.10.2012 | Travel
Cheapflights

Doubling in most cases as research facilities, these zoos protect endangered, rare and downright adorable animals, from pandas to monkeys to lions.

The Joys of Stargazing

Helen Olsson | Posted 06.22.2012 | Parents
Helen Olsson

It's not that hard to brush up a bit to enhance your astro-gazing experience. Here are some tips for successful stargazing.

10 Spring Break Ideas to Get Outside with Your Kids

Debi Huang | Posted 06.04.2012 | Parents
Debi Huang

Don't have any special plans for Spring break? Don't panic! A week off from school with young kids doesn't have to mean a week spent inside.

How Good Are Your Urban Nature Spotting Skills?

Debi Huang | Posted 05.09.2012 | Parents
Debi Huang

Yes, I'm a huge fan of spending time in nature with my kids. And yes, I live in an urban jungle. In the seven years since having kids, I've developed a few skills that come in quite handy if you're trying to connect kids with nature when you're not actually in nature.

8 Lorax-Inspired Nature Activities for Families

Debi Huang | Posted 05.01.2012 | Parents
Debi Huang

How will you help your children speak for the trees?

You Don't Have to Be Chinese to Celebrate the Year of the Dragon Lunar New Year

Homa Sabet Tavangar | Posted 03.21.2012 | World
Homa Sabet Tavangar

The Year of the Dragon celebrations offer a great opportunity to grow our understanding of the world -- while having fun with our kids.

Surviving a Brutal Winter

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

As our children become couch potatoes, we often focus on how this contributes to childhood obesity, but we overlook how it also contributes to a constrained mental outlook and a character of artifice.

The Kids Off the Couch Guide for Families in LA

Sarah Bowman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Sarah Bowman

Avoid the mall crush and get off the computer -- just put on some holiday music and muck up the kitchen table with crafts.

The Kids Off the Couch Guide for Families in LA

Sarah Bowman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Sarah Bowman

Our favorite Mother's Day gift is to have a tree planted in our honor by TreePeople. It's a good, green way to express your enduring love -- any time of year.