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Lemonade-stand lessons for young entrepreneurs

Many a youngster will make a stand in the name of entrepreneurship — to sell lemonade.It might seem an easy sell — enterprising kids offering cool drinks — but several notables pull from their own experiences and those of their kids to offer tips on how to improve profits using comics, ...

Diggin’ In: Gardens that produce healthy kids in summer

Summertime gardening is good for kids out of school and with time to spend outdoors.“Gardening builds healthy bodies,” says Heather Veneziano, Children’s Garden horticulturist at the 80-acre Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond, Va.“Children lift, dig and move from place to place, ...

Ask Amy: Family summer fun doesn’t have to come at a cost

<em>Dear Amy,</em><em>Summer tends to get super expensive at my house. The kids need constant entertainment and that usually requires money — a lot of it! Do you have any suggestions for fun things to do in the summer that will keep my kids busy and ...

Gift subscription kits for kids

Subscription-based kits featuring crafts, toys, books, clothes and other goodies, delivered directly to your doorstep every month make great gifts for children of all ages. Take a look at some of our favorites.<hr /><h3>Cooper & Kid</h3>($65 ...

Summer safety tips for the Fourth and beyond

With the 4th of July holiday upon us, experts at Mayo Clinic are offering up some injury prevention tips on some of the most common reasons that send people to the emergency department this time of year.— <strong>Consume alcohol in moderation.</strong> Imbibing too ...