On Parenting: Outdoor Activities


Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 04/17/2012

Discovery Shuttle: Best family-friendly viewing options
By Janice D'Arcy
It’s expected to fly over the National Mall, Gravelly Point and Alexandria Waterfront at about 1,500 feet.

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Tags:  Outdoor Activities

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 04/06/2012

Events for kids in the D.C. area
By On parenting
“Rapunzel” continues its run at Imagination Stage, and the National Zoo hosts an Easter Monday celebration.

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Posted at 02:16 PM ET, 04/05/2012

Study of preschoolers finds need for more outdoor play
By On Parenting
Jennifer LaRue Huget reports on a new study that found most young children’s parents don’t spend enough time outdoors with them.

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Tags:  Childhood Obesity, Outdoor Activities, Childhood Development

Posted at 02:38 PM ET, 03/23/2012

Enjoying the cherry blossoms without the crowd
By On Parenting
One mom learns the value of visiting the cherry blossoms early in the morning: less tourists.

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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Cherry Blossom Festival: Parents weigh the joy vs. the hassle
By Janice D'Arcy
How do we take advantage of all the family-friendly offerings this season without getting stuck in a tourist-jam that would ruin the experience?

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Tags:  Holidays, Outdoor Activities

Posted at 02:00 AM ET, 03/14/2012

Ways to involve kids in gardening
By On Parenting
In this week’s Local Living, Barbara Damrosch relays strategies she and other farmers have used for getting their kids involved in the garden.

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Tags:  Outdoor Activities