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Easy School Lunches

The rush to get out the door each morning leaves little time to make school lunches for your kids. But with good planning and preparation strategies, though, you can give your child an appetizing brown bag lunch without leaving late. Remember, easy doesn’t have to mean peanut butter and jelly every day. A balance of healthy, simple, and child-friendly creates a lunch suitable for your growing child. Prep Work

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Healthy Eating for Busy Families

A sit-down meal seems impossible at times for busy families. Making sure that a meal is healthy feels like an even bigger challenge. A little organization up front gives you the chance to serve healthy meals and sit down as a family. Other nights, you might find yourself on the go throughout the dinner hour. A plan for meals on the go helps you stay on track with an overall healthy diet.

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How Much Exercise Do Kids Need?

Physical activity offers kids many benefits, including strong bones and muscles, weight control and a lowered risk for health problems down the road. Exercise in a child’s life also promotes an overall physically active lifestyle they can carry into adulthood. Many childhood activities involve physical activity. You don’t need a stopwatch to get an exact length of time your child exercises each day, but keep the general guidelines in mind if you’re concerned about your child’s activity level.

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Teenage Girl Birthday Activities

Teen birthday parties become more of a challenge to plan, especially if your daughter is particular about how she celebrates. Several factors can influence the birthday activity lineup, from where you have the party to how much you want to spend. Collaborate with the teenage birthday girl to find an option that works for both of you.

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How to Decorate a Teen Boy’s Bedroom

A teen’s room gives him a place to study, hang out and do his other hobbies, in addition to the obvious sleeping he does there. If your teenage son lets you near his bedroom, make the decorating process a joint effort. Involving him in the process allows him to express his individuality in the bedroom decor. A decorating plan before you begin the process ensures the decor works well together and stays on budget.