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

Posted 12.21.2012 | MarloThomas
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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...

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The Importance of Play

Stevanne Auerbach | Posted 02.06.2013 | Parents
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Stevanne Auerbach

While a good play environment and the right types of toys are important, the participatory role of parents is crucial.

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How to Have the Best Weekend Ever!

Paul Lamb | Posted 04.28.2012 | Parents
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Paul Lamb

My kids looked at me funny when I announced we would be having "the best weekend ever." I could practically see visions of Disneyland in their nine an...

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Four Rainy Day Family Fun Activities

Anjali Varma | Posted 04.25.2012 | Parents
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Anjali Varma

No matter how much we love our kids, how creative we are, or how many play dates we arrange, parents are always looking for new and exciting activities to keep our little ones entertained indoors.

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WATCH: Rainy Day Blues? Magic Tricks To Teach Your Kids

Posted 10.02.2011 | Parents
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For kids who have waited all year long for the welcome release from school books and lesson plans, a rainy day can be the ultimate summer bummer. Eve...

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WATCH: How To Be The Chillest Dad Ever

Posted 10.01.2011 | Comedy
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Sure, he might be quietly deciding to liquidate his kid's college fund, but we're pretty sure this is just the most laid-back dad we've seen. Being co...

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The Healing Power of Family Play

Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D. | Posted 08.27.2011 | Women
Read More: Family Fun, Summer, Family Stress, Family Vacation, Teen Relaxation, Summertime, Child Relaxation, Relaxation, Teen Stress, Family Time, Summer Family Ideas, Summer Family Fun, Women News
Charlotte Reznick, Ph.D.

Many years ago I happened upon a magical island in the Mediterranean. Not understanding what the families around me were saying, I could only observe their interactions -- faces, movements, joy, laughter -- without the distraction of words.

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6 Ways to Turn Chores Into Family Fun

Susan Orlins | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Susan Orlins

For many families, the back-to-school rumpus is less than a month away. So why not use these last weeks of summer to combine family togetherness with ...

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The Kids Off the Couch Guide for Families in LA

Sarah Bowman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Los Angeles
Read More: Family Activities, Wolfgang Puck, Family Fun, The Hammer, Mother's Day, Santa Monica Festival, Los Angeles News
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.

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