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Many kids today are suffering from nature deficit disorder; they'd rather run to the power outlet than the playground. Tina Vindum's tips for getting kids active and outdoors will help show parents how they can make fitness become an everyday part of their child's life.

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How would you like to set your kids up with some contemporary, eco-friendly furniture that they will love, that will grow with them, that will be healthier for them and that will have all the other parents green with envy? Well, that promise is here. The ICFF recently took place and children’s furniture companies were on hand to showcase their product lines. The Lazy Environmentalist reveals what's new in green kiddie furniture.

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Anyone for a round of "slug hunting" or "seed spitting?" Getting your kids involved in the garden is easy with these tips and games from The Organic Gardeners.

8:49 minutes (12.1 MB)
Are you one of those parents who sit on the park bench and watch your kids run around the playground? Well, get off that bench! Michael Feigin and Lawson Harris share some of their favorite games and activities adults can engage in with kids to help get them fit while outdoors this spring.

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Involving your kids in the food shopping process—putting them in charge of coupon collecting, selecting the weekly produce pick and other fun food-related tasks—can help them to learn about eating nutritiously. Phil Lempert, The Supermarket Guru, shares tips for helping kids shop smart and eat healthy.

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When it comes to healthy snacks for kids, it's probably no surprise that Dr. Andrew Weil isn't a big fan of potato chips. The wholesome snack suggestions Dr. Weil shares in this podcast are sure to satisfy young palates. Some are decidedly different--yet surprisingly delicious!

11:26 minutes (2.62 MB)
Prevention of major diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart disease begins at home and at an early age. Dave Foreman, a.k.a. The Herbal Pharmacist, discusses how the whole family can be involved in creating "greener" kids and why it's so important for parents to lead by example. Building bone in the bank and snacking smart are two of Dave's ways to help kids grow up lean, mean & green!

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Few kids beg for broccoli or polish off their peas without at least a little coaxing from Mom and Dad. In this podcast, Michael Feigin and Lawson Harris, a.k.a. The Fitness Guru, speak with author Missy Chase Lapine about her new best-selling book The Sneaky Chef. Missy gives wonderful advice on how to get your kids to eat healthier--without them even knowing it!