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Keeping the Peace During Playdates

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Preventing Sports Injuries in Children

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Blue Jay Point County Park Hosts Free Nature Fun Feb. 4

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Celebrate Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Other African Americans

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Keep it Legal When Downloading Music

Making Sense of Media Content Ratings

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10 Easy Ways to Nurture Children

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Free Festival Celebrates N.C. History With Food, Music & Dance

November Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Fills Hearts with the Holiday Spirit

Raleigh Teen Mentors and Befriends At-Risk Girls

Studio Tours Showcase the Work of Triangle Artists

November Weekly Things to Do with Kids in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

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Polar Ice House Offers Halloween Fun, Discounts

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Museum’s Free Event Offers Halloween Contest, Games & Science Fun

Red Ribbon Week Contest Offers Students iPad2, Money for Schools

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Triangle Students to Join in National Lights On Afterschool Rally

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Campout! Carolina to Support North Carolina’s Environment

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Free Family Event Offers Living History in Durham

Celebrate Worldwide Day of Play Sept. 24

Concerts Commemorate the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11

Join in BugFest in Raleigh Sept. 17

September Family Exhibits, Performances in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill

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When Child Doesn't Make Varsity Sports

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Conservators' Center Teaches Kids How to Care for Exotic Animals

Help Your Child Learn to Swim, Cycle or Skateboard

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Community Gardening with Kids

Contemporary Art Museum Opens in Raleigh

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Video Gamers Earn Development Points

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