Ecoball: how to turn picking up litter into a game for kids

An EcoBall match uses a real ball made from tightly woven recycled plastic bags – the “EcoBall” itself. Two or more teams ...

7 ways to teach little kids about body safety before they can talk

According to Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget, children under two can understand language and even communicate before they ...

In Preparing for Cardinals, Cowboys Coach Had to Deal With an Owl First

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer is spending the week preparing for the Cardinals, but he had to deal with a different bird—literally—first: an owl. One of the nocturnal birds of prey paid a visit ...

To kick or receive? Debating the pros and cons of NFL overtime coin toss strategy

Kickoff first is seemingly the accepted preference for the new NFL overtime rules. But is it really the best strategy?
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If They're Planning a Sleepover, Try These Ideas to Keep Them Entertained All Night Long

Take that sleepover makeover one step farther with a clever face-paint design, or be brave enough to let the kids try to do ...

State worker uses app to become a world class litter collector

On a smaller scale, Grochowski has become a litter lieutenant. He started using the “Litterati” app seven years ago to track his daily trash collection. “I started to recognize that if I’m going to be ...