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young girl wearing headphones and watching something on her laptop

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a granddad holds his grandchild outside at a family barbecue

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a parent at the park with two older kids playing around them

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Students getting on the bus wearing protective face coverings due to new COVID-19 regulations.

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an image showing the backs of a mom and child holding hands standing in front of a playground

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grandparents spending time outside with their grandson

Family health

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Little boy licking a Popsicle

Family health

14 surprising summertime dangers

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a young child in a pool wearing a puddle jumper

Kids health

Why this popular flotation device could actually be really dangerous for your kid

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Woman sitting on the beach with child on lap, applying sunscreen

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five kids sitting on a pool deck and smiling at the camera

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woman looking at her baby in a stroller while on a walk

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kid's hand on the dirt next to a sprout

Activities

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Photo of a family planting seeds in egg cartons in their kitchen

Photo of a family planting seeds in egg cartons in their kitchen

Activities

The best plants for gardening with kids

A woman and a little boy looking at vegetables they grew in their garden

A woman and a little boy looking at vegetables they grew in their garden

Kids health

5 reasons gardening with kids gives them a healthy start

Why your kids should plant their own garden

Why your kids should plant their own garden

Activities

Why your kids should plant their own garden

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a decorated nursery with a crib, chair, bookshelf and toys

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White fish in parchment paper package with lemons and green beans

White fish in parchment paper package with lemons and green beans

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Fish and Green Bean Packages

Total 30 min

Tex Mex Black Beans on Rice–Oct15

Tex Mex Black Beans on Rice–Oct15

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Tex-Mex Black Beans on Rice

Total 25 min

cheesy pasta with beef and beans

cheesy pasta with beef and beans

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Chili Mac

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Supper Nachos

Total 35 min

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Mexican hot dog recipe

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Mexican hot dog

Total 15 min

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plate of natchos

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thermos of soup with chips

thermos of soup with chips

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Turkey Taco Burgers

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