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5 Kids' Health Issues To Watch in 2012

01/13/12

5 Kids' Health Issues To Watch in 2012

The Wilmington, DE-based children's health website spotlight important trends, from before birth through the teen years.

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Make it a Meaningful Monday

01/12/12

Make it a Meaningful Monday

Make Mon., Jan. 16, 2012 a fulfilling day off for your family through the National Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

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Archdiocese Provides School Closure Site

01/09/12

Archdiocese Provides School Closure Site

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is maintaining a public information site after announcing the closure of 45 elementary and four high schools.

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Happy (and Healthy!) New Year

01/05/12

Happy (and Healthy!) New Year

Kick off the new year at events that make fitness fun for the family. Jan. 5-9, 2012

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Happy Hanukkah!

12/15/11

Happy Hanukkah!

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with community gatherings, theater performances and other family activities. Dec. 16-25, 2011

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Teen Marijuana Use Is Up, Smoking Down

12/14/11

Teen Marijuana Use Is Up, Smoking Down

One in nine high school seniors has used marijuana in the last year,according to the annual Monitoring the Future study.

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Scientists: To Stop a Tantrum, Do Nothing

12/05/11

Scientists: To Stop a Tantrum, Do Nothing

Scientists studying tantrums determined that the quickest way to stop them is to do nothing.

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7 Festive Shopping Experiences

11/23/11

7 Festive Shopping Experiences

Kick off the holiday shopping season at these charming villages and other festive shopping places. Nov. 25-27, 2011

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The Right Play Activities for Your Child

11/18/11

The Right Play Activities for Your Child

KidsHealth resource helps parents find age-appropriate play for babies, toddlers and school-age children.

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Play, Create and Get Fit

11/10/11

Play, Create and Get Fit

Top weekend event picks for Nov. 12-13, 2011

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