Your Child, Ages 7-11

Dear Parents,

Your child is never too young to start volunteering. Make it a family affair by helping out an elderly neighbor, or adopting a pet from an animal shelter.

TV-turnoff week begins on April 20th. How do you plan on keeping your kids busy without the tube? Don't worry! We've got tons of TV-free activities to keep your whole family occupied.

And lastly, do your part in helping out on Earth Day with our printable guide to greening your home. Teach your kids the importance of going green for a happier, healthier environment.

From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Volunteering
Show your child the value of volunteering.

	Aid to Elderly
	How to Become a Charitable Family
	Disaster Relief
	Tips from Other Parents: Let's Volunteer

	Adopt a Pet from the Humane Society
	An Introduction to Volunteering
	Helping Hands
	More on Volunteering

TV-Turnoff Week
Are you ready for TV-turnoff week?

	Are You a TV Addict?
	Top 10 Classic Board Games for Kids
	Tune TV Out
	Turn-Off Tips from TV-Free Kids

	Parenting Tips: Limiting TV-Time
	Too Much Television
	Fun Without TV
	More on TV-Turnoff Week

Earth Day
Go green this Earth Day.

	Top 10 Household Products to Avoid
	Living Green, Learning Green
	Room-By-Room Guide to Greening Your Home
	Energy-Efficiency Tool
	Going Green: Environmental Tips for Your Family

	It's Easy Being Green!
	Top 10 Green Gifts
	Raising "Green" Kids
	Your Earth-Friendly Shopping List
	How Can You Help Your Child's School Go Green?
	More on Earth Day

Turning Off the TV

What would it take for your family to turn TV off for a week? Weigh in now!

15% Nothing. We have a "TV-Turnoff Week" every year.

47% Power failure.

14% Natural disaster.

15% Cash. Lots of it.

9% We don't watch TV.

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2009 Fun Facts Calendar
Our printable calendar highlights fun facts for every day of the year, and our interactive calendar includes links and activities for each day that the whole family can enjoy.

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--julieFEN, The Chatterbox

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