Practicing Gratitude: Strength in numbers
Sometimes the difference between forever carrying around your dreams and actually making them come true is as simple as putting your goals into words and enlisting a little help from some great...
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Team sports and individual sports can help kids develop confidence and friendships. Help your child find the right fit for her personality and skills. Learn how to give her enough freedom to choose a...
View ArticleTop twin girl names of 2012
The Social Security Administration released the most popular twin baby girl names of 2012. Last year, Isabella and Sophia were the top twin girl names, however we have a new set of winners this year!...
View ArticleAre parental controls worth it?
Whether you block your kids from certain television shows or websites, it's hard to know if they're 100 percent protected from content you don't want them to see. Parents and experts disagree — is...
View ArticleWhat to do if your child is struggling at school
Is your child beginning to struggle with grades or behavior? Learn how to best serve your child and how to work with his teachers to help him succeed. Discover ways to support your child at home and...
View ArticleParenting Guru: Do your kids get good sleep?
Sleep doesn’t always come easy. Homework, activities, technology and socializing cut into the night, and even if kids get to bed early, there’s often tossing and turning that many students endure with...
View ArticleHow to deal with toddler nightmares
Was your toddler a great sleeper and then suddenly started waking at random times in the night? After months of sleeping, it can be hard for parents to deal with the onset of nightmares and sometimes...
View ArticleWhen should your child start emailing?
You feel like you've just wrapped your head around the fact that your child has a cell phone and texts on it incessantly. But now she wants an email address too . So the question is: Is it time? Time...
View ArticleFriday night lights: Not just for football players
Your child doesn’t have to be a football player or cheerleader to take part under the Friday night lights. There are so many ways to get involved, support the school and improve your community. As...
View ArticleDo after-school snacks matter?
Back in the '80s, when I arrived home from school I would cozy up for a small snack of junk food and soda. But these days we know that this isn't the best idea for kids. Should kids be snacking after...
View ArticleBlended families at war
While it's a given that blended families come with baggage, what are you to do when the members of your household just can't seem to get along? From smoothing conflict between stepsiblings to how to...
View ArticleTracking your child's grades online
The internet has brought so much to our lives since it boomed in the mid-90s. Who could now live without a certain online bookseller, online travel booking and, indeed, this fabulous site? But...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for babies
Babies are oh-so-cute when they are all dressed up for Halloween. From adorable bunnies to fire-breathing dragons to their favorite characters from books and TV, you have so much to choose from when it...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for toddlers and preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers love dressing up for Halloween. From classic storybook characters to the latest superheroes, you are sure to find the perfect Halloween costume for your little one. Alice in...
View ArticleLife with the real life Fairy Godmother
Who can forget the benevolent Fairy Godmother in Cinderella? She was so kind and generous, and provided Cinderella with the tools to go after a new life. But did you know that cartoon character was...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for boys
Whether for school parties to trick-or-treating, your little boy will love these cool costumes. Power Ranger Boys of all ages can't get enough of the Power Rangers. This officially licensed Power...
View ArticleAt Seventeen, I learned the truth
Frank Sinatra, “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself, crooned “When I was 17, it was a very good year. It was a very good year for small town girls…” on the song "It Was a Very Good Year." However, Janis Ian sang of...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for girls
Little girls love playing dress-up all year long, but especially on Halloween. From princesses to devils and everything in between, we have the scoop on some of the best Halloween costumes for girls....
View ArticleHaving it all: From lunch packing to law school briefs
Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while raising their families and maintaining marriages and relationships at...
View ArticleBest Halloween costumes for tweens and teens
Movies and video games definitely inspire the best Halloween costumes for tweens and teens. Katniss Everdeen With the popularity of The Hunger Games this year, it's no wonder that Katniss Everdeen is a...
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