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Explaining debates to kids

(Illustration by Andy Ward)

  • Explaining debates to kids

    Explaining debates to kids

    This weekend, President Obama and Mitt Romney are studying for a huge test — the presidential debates!

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  • Trick-or-treat hall of fame

    Trick-or-treat hall of fame

    KidsPost’s homemade costume contest kicks off.

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  • I spy ... barn art

    I spy ... barn art

    Quilt squares decorating barns become a scavenger hunt from a simpler time.

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Drawing up a storm

KidsPost weather art

KidsPost weather art

A showcase of daily weather art illustrations from KidsPost readers.

The Score by Fred Bowen

A La Costa Canyon Mighty Mavericks player breaks up a touchdown pass during their Pop Warner football game against the Valley Center Mighty Jaguars in Carlsbad, California September 15, 2012. Picture taken September 15, 2012.            To match Feature USA-FOOTBALL/CONCUSSIONS        REUTERS/Mike Blake  (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT HEALTH FOOTBALL)

Even kids can suffer concussions

Football is not the only sport where precautions are needed to prevent and treat these serious brain injuries.

Alabama's Jackie Traina pitches against Oklahoma during the first inning of the NCAA Women's College World Series softball final game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)

Which player helps a team the most?

Key players who are great at their position can make a huge difference.

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For football players, honor may be curse

Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions is the latest player to test the idea of the “Madden Curse.”

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