Seesaws: Why Have They Disappeared from Our Playgrounds
I only really had to think about it the absence of seesaws in area playgrounds for a second to realize that the…
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How to Help Children’s Brain Development in a High-Tech World
A new book by science writer Annie Murphy Paul offers insight into brain development in children through smarter everyday interaction.
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Swimming Pool Summer with Kids: The Best, Worst of Times
It’s important to remember to enjoy the swimming pool. Manage the hard parts. And always remember, all of this stuff beats a…
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Get Your Children to Play Outside More Often with These Tips
It's too tempting to let kids just sit in front of a screen these days. A father explains his methods of getting…
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Attention to Life’s Edges Prevents Boredom, Uncovers Best Stories
Find baseball boring? Then start paying attention to what is happening in the stands, in foul territory and behind the scenes.
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Splash Over to Gantry Plaza State Park
Pack up the car and head to Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City for lots of fun -- even when…
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