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Aren’t Your Kids Sweet Enough Already?

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Soft and Chewy  Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Make the salad: Bring large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

In large salad bowl, combine bell pepper, broccoli, corn, and red onion.

Make the dressing: Using food processor, combine avocado, garlic, basil, sunflower seeds, lime juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and sea salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the avocado youu2019re using isnu2019t soft, you may need to add a touch more olive oil or water to make dressing creamier.

Add cooked pasta to salad bowl containing vegetables, and mix. Pour dressing over top and mix until combined. Top with broccoli or sunflower sprouts. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving or enjoy immediately.

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Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad

SERVES 6 to 8 | ready in 45 minutes

In large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium and add onion. Sauteu0301 for 2 minutes, then add butternut squash and carrots. Sauteu0301 for 5 minutes, then add stock, celery, zucchini, and canned tomatoes. Give a stir, then add bay leaf, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, and sea salt. Give another stir. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Enjoy immediately. To store, let soup completely cool before transferring to Mason jar. Freeze for up to 3 months or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

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Does having kids means giving up your freedom? Not for these families, who earn dozens of stamps in their passports while forging indescribable international memories together.

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When celebs like Jillian Harris want vegan nutrition tips, they turn to Erin Ireland: a new mom who's inspiring parents to rethink what their kids eat.

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Growing up with pets can have many lasting benefits for children, as well as for the entire family unit. Here are some of the ways our pets benefit us.

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Animals in the house make for healthy children

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Tears, tantrums, throwing toys … bedtime can turn even the most peaceful home into a battleground. Use these essential tips for getting kids to sleep.

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Being physically and mentally ready for a new back-to-school season is as important for parents as it is for kids—of all ages.

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Trouble putting kids to bed? Try these natural solutions if your family has a bad case of the bedtime blues.

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Trips to the farmers' market can teach kids where fresh food comes from and what it takes to cook a healthy dinner (that they actually want to eat!).

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Help kids grow into their own healthy food choices

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Exercising together creates a healthier mind, body, and family connection. Get fit as a family with these creative and fun activities!

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What do you get when you have a celeb chef cooking with kids to and make food for people in need? A unique volunteer experience for the whole family.

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It’s more important than ever for adults to help kids manage stress and develop compassion. That's where mindfulness in schools comes in.

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A holistic approach to the family unit

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Most Canadian children have their nutritional needs met. Discover the key areas where there's still room to improve kids' nutrition.

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