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Hold a treasure hunt

Try geocaching, a high-tech scavenger hunt which uses a GPS unit. Go to the geocaching Web site to review coordinates and clues together, then head out for a hike outdoors.

Expert Q&A

Expert Q&A

I’m pregnant and my first child will have just turned 6 when the baby is born. How can I make the transition as smooth as possible when I bring home the new baby?

Snack Attack

Snack AttackCrazy Kabobs

Ham, cheese and fruit on mini pretzel sticks.

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Wherever you go this summer, your kids are bound to find natural treasures they’d like keep. You and your kids can collect memories from the wild -- without disrupting it.

Get Bugs to Buzz off

Bugbites and insect stings are as much a part of summer as watermelon and ice cream. Here’s how to handle the itching, swelling and occasional allergic reaction.

Curry Chicken Salad

Curry powder gives this chicken salad great flavor. Grapes give it kid appeal. And both ingredients make it rich in antioxidants.

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