Parents

A Tout for Sprouts

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PBS Parents

Thu Feb. 16, 2012

Brussels sprouts are notorious for being kid-unfriendly... until now! This Ginger Garlic Brussels Sprouts and Tofu dish is Asian inspired with the perfect blend of bold flavors to please even the littlest taste buds. Serve your sprouts some sprouts today! Continue


Easy, Breezy Butterflies

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PBS Parents

Mon Feb. 06, 2012

Put together a beautiful Valentine's Day craft using household items that'll make your heart flutter! Continue


Tasty Tortilla Soup

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PBS Parents

Mon Feb. 13, 2012

Make a gorgeous, healthy meal in 15 minutes with this fit, fast and fabulous tortilla soup recipe. Continue


Healthy Treats & School Sweets

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PBS Parents

Tue Feb. 14, 2012

Who says school snacks have to be unhealthy? Find fun, flavorful and fit ideas to celebrate any occasion in your child's school. Continue


Angelic Cake

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PBS Parents

Wed Feb. 08, 2012

Serve up a little slice of heaven and share this soft, sweet angel food cake with fresh raspberry sauce. Continue


Valentine's Day Treat Ideas

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PBS Parents

Mon Feb. 06, 2012

See sweet treat ideas for Valentine's Day that make great gifts for family, friends and classmates. Continue


Potato and Cheese Pierogies, Please!

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PBS Parents

Tue Jan. 31, 2012

Healthy, inexpensive and delicious? Check out a satisfyingly savory supper recipe featuring potatoes, cheese, sausage and cabbage. Continue


Pardon My Parenting: Episode 5

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The Parent Show

Fri Jan. 27, 2012

In the final segment of our parenting special on manners, Anna Post, the great-great-granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post, shares her top tips on table manners. Get the dish on the do's and don'ts of dining! Continue


Fuss-Free Fritters

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PBS Parents

Thu Jan. 26, 2012

All the fritters, none of the fuss! Cook up amazing zucchini fritters in a zip and get great tips on letting kids explore in the kitchen. Continue


Pardon My Parenting: Episode 3

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The Parent Show

Wed Jan. 25, 2012

In the third of five segments, Anna Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette empress Emily Post shares insight on the modern day rules of respect at restaurants, and gives bite-sized tips on how to facilitate appropriate dining development of children. Get the dish on making family dining a delightful experience! Continue


POV Kart Racer

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POV

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Got what it takes to be a POV Kart Racer? Select your driver, build your kart, then take your racing team through the elite national Division of Karting (DOK) season. Win races, earn sponsors, keep your kart tuned up and don't forget to make time for homework! Inspired by the POV documentary Racing Dreams, premiering on PBS in February 2012. Continue


Panko-Peanut Crusted Pork Chops or Tilapia

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PBS Parents

Tue Feb. 21, 2012

Many of the foods we enjoy today were discovered or invented by African Americans like the peanut made widely available by George Washington Carver. Continue the celebration of Black History Month with this amazingly nutty recipe. Continue


Embracing Black History

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PBS Parents

Tue Feb. 07, 2012

This month and beyond, we encourage you to spend time with your child celebrating the countless contributions of African Americans. Start with these simple ideas. Continue


Abby Fisher’s Corn Egg Bread

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PBS Parents

Thu Feb. 09, 2012

Abby Fisher was one of the first known African-Americans to author a cookbook. See Alice's tribute to Abby Fisher and enjoy one of her hard-to-put-down southern classics. Continue


Hearts & Crafts

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PBS Parents

Mon Feb. 06, 2012

Combine two awesome activities (baking and art) to make this creative clay craft for Valentine's Day. Continue


Grapefruit the Great Fruit

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PBS Parents

Thu Feb. 02, 2012

February is national grapefruit month! Let your taste buds celebrate with this beautiful, simple and satisfying grapefruit avocado shrimp salad recipe. Continue


Super Dish for the Super Bowl

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PBS Parents

Mon Jan. 30, 2012

Super Bowl weekend is quickly approaching! Regardless of which team you favor, prepare the perfect football fare and enjoy this taco chili with family and friends. Continue


Pardon My Parenting: Episode 4

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The Parent Show

Thu Jan. 26, 2012

Can little ones learn from technology? Etiquette expert Anna Post thinks so! Discover new ways to teach tots valuable skills via technology, and share a laugh with Angela and Anna about thank-you note protocol. Continue


Baked & Breaded

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PBS Parents

Thu Jan. 26, 2012

Unsure what to do with the bottom-of-the-bag crumbs? Turn them into dinner! Swap bread crumbs with crushed up tortilla chips in this fantastically fishy recipe. Continue


Pardon My Parenting: Episode 2

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The Parent Show

Tue Jan. 24, 2012

In the second of five installments, Angela reunites with Anna Post, the great-great granddaughter of etiquette queen Emily Post to discuss parenting politeness faux-pas, mobile manners and distracting digital devices. Continue


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