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April, 2010

It's easy to get your family on the path to greener living, whether you're a diehard recycler or just looking for quick tips on sorting glass from plastic.

General Health

Help your daughter build her best bones forever!
Think your daughter is getting what she needs to build strong bones? She may not be. Fewer than 1 in 10 girls get the calcium they need, and, chances are, she's not getting an hour of physical activity a day. Help her get the nutrition and physical activity she needs with our tips at BestBonesForever.gov/parents.

For Teens: Organic and Other Environmentally Friendly Foods
Your teen can learn all about the basics of organic foods, and if they're really healthier, safer and environmentally sustainable.

Raising Earth-Friendly Kids
Here's how your family can go green.

For Kids: How to Go Green
Your child can read this article to learn how to help protect the Earth.

Elementary Schoolers

Your Child's Handwriting
How to encourage good penmanship and help your child become a better communicator.

For Kids: Five Steps to Better Handwriting
Your child can read this article to get better at this complicated task.

For Kids: Six Steps to Smarter Studying
Your child can learn the tricks that super students know.

See you next month!

Important Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

 

Content last updated April 15, 2010

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health.

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