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Many U.S. children not getting enough exercise

2011-04-13T14:30:45Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Many American youngsters are not getting enough physical activity and parents are failing to make their children's health a priority, according to a new study.

The research by the YMCA, which surveyed more than 1,600 American parents with children between the ages of 5 and 10, showed that 58 percent of children spend l...

Many children not getting enough exercise: study

2011-04-13T13:30:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Many American youngsters are not getting enough physical activity and parents are failing to make their children's health a priority, according to a new study.

The research by the YMCA, which surveyed more than 1,600 American parents with children between the ages of 5 and 10, showed that 58 percent of children s...

How to Pick a Day Camp

2010-11-30T13:18:24Z

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Choosing between a specialty camp or an all-around camp experience for your child

2010-11-29T15:34:41Z

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How to teach teens to care for a baby

2010-11-29T15:35:22Z

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Resources for military kids during a deployment

2010-11-29T15:34:50Z

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Best summer camps in Nashville, TN

2010-11-29T15:33:41Z

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Finding summer jobs for teens

2010-11-29T15:30:44Z

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Best places to work for new moms

2010-11-29T15:32:15Z

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How to afford summer camp in a recession

2010-11-29T15:34:39Z

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How to keep your teenager off the computer

2010-11-29T15:35:33Z

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How to ask for help when you are sick

2010-11-29T15:18:40Z

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Make free and low-cost party games for kids from household items

2010-11-29T15:34:41Z

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Single parents: Tips for taking care of yourself too

2010-11-29T15:35:16Z

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Babysitting basics for beginners

2010-11-29T15:34:18Z

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10 Free or Practically Free Activities for Toddlers

2010-11-29T14:51:19Z

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Help your child avoid summer learning loss

2010-11-04T15:33:42Z

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Guide to YMCA programs for families

2010-11-04T14:09:29Z

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Should I worry about my 10 year old girl's weight?

2010-11-04T14:09:41Z

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How to choose the best child care provider for your child

2010-11-29T15:04:53Z

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Signs that your child is using drugs

2010-11-29T15:04:52Z

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Find a Youth Camp for Your Child

2010-11-03T02:40:47Z

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Family Camps: Summer Camp for the Whole Family

2010-11-03T01:27:52Z

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Ways working parents can manage school-aged children in the summer

2010-11-02T16:54:06Z

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Free stuff for the kids to do over the summer

2010-11-02T19:34:54Z

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How to save money on child care

2010-11-02T19:31:56Z

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Affordable Summer Camps in New York City

2010-09-21T21:52:02Z

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Western New York YMCA Summer Camps

2010-09-21T17:22:31Z

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Youth Camps for Troubled Teens near St.Croix Minnesota

2010-09-11T22:13:42Z

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What Is a Family Child Care Provider?

2010-11-05T09:31:21Z

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Should I Have My Children Take Summer Classes During Their Vacation?

2010-11-05T09:56:52Z

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Do I Need Training to Become a Babysitter?

2010-11-05T09:27:19Z

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Affordable Teen Summer Camps

2010-11-02T14:37:19Z

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Swim Camps in Orlando, Florida

2010-11-02T14:36:46Z

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Summer Children's Day Programs in Las Vegas

2010-11-02T14:29:36Z

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Options for After School Care

2010-09-11T09:53:33Z

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Beach Summer Camps for Kids

2010-11-02T14:18:31Z

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News Youth Work NEWS IN BRIEF

2010-11-02T15:12:09Z

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Summer Vacation May Set Back Kids' Language Skills

2010-09-10T19:54:05Z

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Summer Camp for Special needs

2010-10-27T08:39:34Z

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Summer Camp for Autistic Children

2010-10-27T08:39:07Z

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Water Safety Activities for Kids

2010-10-27T08:09:13Z

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Fun Activities for Kids Who Hate to Exercise

2010-10-27T08:07:25Z

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Summer Youth Programs in Summerville, South Carolina

2010-10-25T12:42:25Z

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Summer Programs for Kids in OK

2010-10-25T08:07:38Z

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Youth Activities on Ft. Bragg, North Carolina

2010-10-25T04:46:22Z

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Fun Summer Camps for Kids

2010-10-25T04:46:01Z

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How to Simplify Extra Curricular Activities of Your Kids

2010-10-22T16:40:25Z

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How to Help Your Child When a Friend Has ...

2010-10-22T16:37:12Z

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What's Next For Parenting? Here's a look at what's in store for 2010 (camping! date night!)

2010-10-27T06:50:47Z

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How to Keep Kids Active in the Winter

2010-10-22T16:17:20Z

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How to Find a Good Gymnastics Program for your child

2010-10-22T16:07:12Z

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How to Find a Summer Nanny

2010-10-22T15:54:15Z

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Site of the Week: YMCA and JCC

2010-10-22T13:23:36Z

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How to Find Time for Romance When You're ...

2010-10-22T08:38:58Z

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How to De-stress During Your Pregnancy

2010-10-22T08:34:50Z

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How to Help Young Children Develop Life Skills

2010-10-22T08:33:06Z

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New-Mom Stress Busters

2010-10-26T21:32:12Z

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How to Find Other Stay at Home Moms

2010-10-22T08:30:59Z

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Get Them Moving!

2010-10-26T21:31:57Z

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How to Find the Perfect Child Care

2010-10-22T08:22:06Z

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How to Take Care of Yourself When You Hav...

2010-10-22T08:21:32Z

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Infant Swimming Classes

2010-10-26T20:35:03Z

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How to Prevent Your Child from Drowning

2010-10-21T11:32:52Z

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How to Survive your Teens in the Summer

2010-10-21T11:30:21Z

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How to Find a Summer Program for Your Child

2010-10-21T11:28:07Z

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How to Find Free Summer Programs for Kids

2010-10-21T11:23:13Z

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4 Ways to Cut Summer Camp Costs

2010-10-24T09:30:25Z

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How to Prepare for Your Child's Summer Br...

2010-10-21T11:20:20Z

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How To Find Meaningful Community Service For Your Kids

2010-10-23T23:10:35Z

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How to Find Accredited Summer Camps

2010-10-21T11:15:08Z

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How to Find Kids Activities for Summer

2010-10-21T11:14:46Z

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How to Find Summer Camps for Teens

2010-10-21T11:12:28Z

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Paying for child care on a tighter budget

2010-04-16T17:12:57Z

Child care in a downturn: Saving doesn't have to mean worse care

Onsite day care — it's the serene ideal so many parents pine for.

The reality, of course, is that it's often not available and stricter budgets are forcing moms and dads to scramble for new ways to manage child care costs.

For Jamie Lichtenstein, that means putting her 15-month-old son in a small day care run out of a nea...

Paying for Camp

2010-10-14T13:53:54Z

Many parents joke that they are going to have to take out a second mortgage to pay for college, but what about for overnight camps? What are the costs and is it worth the benefit? We help send our kids to college because we know that this investment will help them secure better-paying jobs and a brighter future. For a camping experience, however, is it worth it?

For some of us, camp was one of the most cherished growth experiences in our childhood and we feel the gift of camp i...

How to Adjust Living in Another State

2010-10-21T11:04:13Z

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YMCA Offering Free Memberships

2010-04-16T14:02:09Z

The families of deployed National Guardsmen and Reservists are eligible for free family memberships at participating YMCAs. The membership is available while the family member is deployed for a minimum of six months.

The Guardsman or Reservist is eligible for three months of membership before and after the deployment as a way of promoting family participation.

The program begins this month.

The same program offers 32 hours a month...

6 Ideas for Less Expensive Afterschool Activities

2010-10-21T09:23:25Z

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How to Avoid Cabin Fever With Kids

2010-10-21T11:03:35Z

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Hillsborough Plan Cuts Student Hours To Help Teachers

2010-04-16T13:07:15Z

TAMPA - Hillsborough County students may soon be getting out of school early one day a month, giving teachers more time to plan lessons but leaving parents with one more scheduling problem to overcome.

"Unless the schools provide free after-school care for those two hours, it's going to be a real problem for me," said Omayra Mercado, who has a daughter at Randall Midd...

How to Find and Keep a Qualified Babysitter

2010-10-15T09:44:42Z

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First Lady's Cause

2010-03-27T22:31:56Z

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2010 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama speaks about childhood obesity, at the YMCA in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)

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Michelle Obama Obesity

2010-03-28T05:07:08Z

The first lady of Virginia, Maureen McDonnell, left, looks on as First lady Michelle Obama greets people at the YMCA in Alexandria, Va., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Michelle Obama

2010-03-28T05:10:56Z

First lady Michelle Obama is introduced to speak, on childhood obesity, Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the YMCA in Alexandria, Va. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

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Paralympics Sled Hockey And Friendship

2010-03-28T19:52:30Z

In this photograph taken on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010, sled hockey player Nikko Laderos, of Berthoud, Colo., center, takes part in a scrimmage in the Boulder Valley YMCA in Lafayette Colo. Three years ago, high school wrestler Nikko Landeros lost his legs when he was hit by a car while changing a flat tire. It didn't take long for Landeros to pick up sled hockey, and he'll be competing in

MIDEAST ISRAEL PALESTINIANS PEACE IN SPACE

2010-04-06T19:13:00Z

Israeli Jewish Muslim and Christian children put their handprints on the back of a banner that will be taken into space, at the YMCA Peace Preschool in Jerusalem, Wednesday, June 17, 2009. The banner will be blasting off with NASA's space shuttle on its next mission to the International ...