Beyond Barbecues: Teaching Your Kids About the Fourth of July

Before you fire up the grill, let your kids know why we celebrate the Fourth of July in the first place.

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By Barbara Danza

7/4/2015Updated: 10/8/2018

John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence, depicting the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence, presenting their work to Congress. (John Trumbull Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons) — John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence, depicting the five-man drafting committee of the Declaration of Independence, presenting their work to Congress. John Trumbull Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Barbara Danza

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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is Barbara-Danza.com