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Fertilize Your Brain

Harvard Medical School researchers have dubbed aerobic exercise “Miracle-Gro for the brain,” since engaging in it several times a week makes brain cells bigger, better and more resilient.

How to Create a Crafty Home

If you have a young artist at home, you need a supply of materials at the ready whenever inspiration strikes. Here, a list of cool essentials.

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My 10-year-old daughter got a hurtful email from a classmate: "We don't like your new haircut, you look like a boy. We don't want to be your friend." What can I do to help?

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Snack Attack Recipes for kids

Mango Gingerbread Upside Down Cakelets

Scrumptious fruit cake made from a mix.

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My dinnertime carpool schedule makes it tricky to prepare a whole dinner from scratch, but I'd prefer not to get takeout every night! Can anyone suggest any quick meals I can put on the table in a pinch?

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How to Raise a Foodie

Want your child to be a more adventurous eater? Forcing the issue usually backfires. Here, three ways to make trying new foods a less trying experience.