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Teen driving statistics justify parents’ anxieties this time of year

PITTSBURGH — Tomiko Weathers sat on a bench outside the Bridgeville Drivers License Center one recent day, waiting for her teenage daughter to finish her road exam.“If she gets her license today, she thinks she’s gonna drive alone. She’s not,” said Weathers, 55, of Mt. Lebanon, Pa. ...

Four-legged fun

Pets need to stay active too! Get the kids and their furry pals moving with these ideas from Jeffrey Levy, D.V.M., a house-call veterinarian in New York City.<h3>GIVE CHASE</h3>Dogs and cats both enjoy chasing after moving objects, so attach one of your pet’s ...

Travel toys 2017: Fidgets, puzzles and activity books for summer trips

With school out for the summer, you may be thinking of vacation. Perhaps you are headed to the beach. Or a family reunion. Or a national park. Wherever you're traveling, it's good to think about how you are going to pass the time in the car, plane, boat or train. (Pestering your little brother ...

Camping with your kids is cheap, easy and fun. Here’s how to do it.

Want to do something for your kids that’s fun, cheap and life-changing? Something that will make them smarter, happier and more connected to the universe?Take them camping.I know, I know. You think your child is too young. You’re not the camping type. You don’t know how to set up a tent ...