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2025 Summer Camp Guide
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Parenting
Bye-Bye Boredom: Get Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Kids
Summer’s here — and if your kids are anything like ours, they’re already asking, &ldquo…
Ultimate Free Summer Guide for Kids: 100+ Fun & Easy Boredom Busters
The days are long; the years are short. Yeah, yeah, we’ve all heard it. And sure, someday we&r…
June 2025: 10 Can't-Miss Holidays & Events for Families
June is here — "goodbye" school year, and "hello" summer adventures! From Pride…
Just Released! Top Baby Names: Olivia and Liam Lead the Pack
Every year, the Social Security Administration reveals the top baby names in America — and the 2024…
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Cultivating Healthy Eating and Body Image Among Adolescents
Eating disorders include concerning eating behaviors, such as eating very little or a lack of control ove…
☘️ Free Personalized St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Letter for Kids!
We’re over-the-rainbow excited to share a magical St. Patrick’s Day surprise for kids! Lucky…
5 Kid Books About MLK Jr. & Other Civil Rights Heroes
Are you looking to share the importance of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights movement with your…
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Take Our Window Covering Safety Quiz For a Chance To Win $500
September is National Baby Safety Month, and Macaroni KID is partnering with the Window Covering Safety C…
Missed Weeks & Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 08.29.2024
Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a wo…
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Mental Health Study for Youth
Calling All Youth Who Are Passionate About Mental Health Virginia Tech’s Child Study Center is…
8 Holidays and Events to Warm Your Heart as Fall Arrives
Fall arrives this month, bringing crisp air, shorter evenings, and the routine of busy school days. But t…
Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken
Looking for a refreshing summer grill recipe? Macaroni KID NRV has a flavorful and refreshing summer gril…
Can You Speak Teen? Take Our Quiz and See If You’re Cool or Clueless
Think you're up to date with the latest teen lingo? Or does today's teen language leave you scrat…
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TOUCH-A-TRUCK NRV Drives into Town August 17th {WIN TICKETS}
Touch a Truck is back and we have family 4 packs of tickets to giveaway! Enter below, drawing will be hel…
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Transform Your Home with an Energy Audit!
Transform Your Home with an Energy Audit! Are you tired of high energy bills and uncomfortable livin…
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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 07.11.2024
Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a wo…
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Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 06.20.2024
Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a wo…
Three Easy July 4th Crafts For Kids
Looking for a kid-friendly Fourth of July craft? I've got not one, but three easy crafts your kids --…
7 Tips to Keep Kids Safe in the Backyard Pool
Backyard pools are a great way to cool off at home on those hot summer days. But no matter whether you sp…
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Childproofing Your Home: Making it Safer for Your Little Explorer
Congratulations, new parents! Your bundle of joy has arrived, and now it's time to embark on the exci…
Weekly Update: A Note From Your Publisher 06.13.2024
Happy Thursday, welcome to this weekly edition of A Note From Your Publisher! We hope you are having a wo…
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