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Grilling With the Entire Family
As a Together Counts™ ambassador, one of my favorite things about summer is that it just seems easier for families to be together. Without the schedules of the school year, […]
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Five Fun and Creative Ways To Use Your Kiddie Pool For Active Play
Summer is in full swing, and as a Together Counts™ ambassador, I’ve been on the hunt for ways to stay active while staying cool. You don’t need a beachfront estate […]
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Making Balance Count This Festival Season
Summer is in full swing, and our family is taking advantage of every opportunity to be outside. We’re taking trips to the pool, joining in backyard barbecues and attempting to […]
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Active Weekend Ideas for Families
Children learn their most impactful lessons at home. The examples parents set have a greater effect on the choices children later make than any other outside force. Parents can teach […]
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5 Keys to Community Impact
Want to create sustainable, healthy changes in your community? Learn from our panel of 2014 Smart from the Start PTA Council Grant winners. It’s true that one person can move mountains […]
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Recess in the Summer – Fun Ways to Keep Your Family Moving
School may be out for summer, but I still try to incorporate a few school lessons in every part of our day. We do a little reading, a little writing, […]
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3 Activities To Launch Your Family Into Outdoor Summer Fun
“Is it almost time for salmon on the grill?” asked my nearly-7-old daughter. And thus it has begun: outdoor season, when food tastes better because the fibers of your favorite […]
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10 Fun Ideas for Backyard Camping
June 28 is the Great American Backyard Campout in association with the National Wildlife Federation. The goal is to get families, neighbors and friends outside connecting with each other and nature. What […]
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How to Teach Kids the Importance of Staying Fit
Anyone who has spent some time with kids, or has little ones of their own, knows that children can be very active and involved in play at a young age. […]
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10 Ways to Bring Outdoor Family Activities Inside
Playing outside is definitely a family favorite, but there are times when it just isn’t possible. As a Together Counts™ Ambassador, I stand behind the importance of active play – […]
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