Practicing Gratitude: Gifts for fostering gratitude
Most of us would like to learn to live more in the present and appreciate the small moments of joy in each day. But, with life’s daily demands, it can be difficult to remain mindful and present so that...
View ArticleChristmas Eve family traditions we love
Kids are full of anticipation on Christmas Eve, while parents are often stressed about last-minute gift-wrapping and other Christmas Day preparations. Slow down a little bit and enjoy Christmas Eve...
View ArticleHow to wind down from Christmas overload
The holidays are a festive time for making happy memories, but they’re also a source of stress for the entire family. Learn how to wind down, dodge the winter blues, and help your children maintain...
View ArticleTop 5 baby items to get and give
From the minute you announce to the world you are expecting, the list of "must haves" is a mile long. Five products made our lives a little easier when we had newborns and we have been recommending or...
View ArticleThe secrets of happy women
Have a friend who seems totally put together and cheerful all the time? That woman can be you. Find out what six real moms do to stay happy, healthy and satisfied. Have a friend who seems totally put...
View ArticleMoms: Put the camera down and get in the moment
Is it just us, or does every mom seem to be obsessed with her camera lately? Moms are watching their children grow through the backside of a screen rather than right before their eyes. Your goal is to...
View ArticleExpose your kids to classical music
The pervasive nature of popular culture combined with the budget cutbacks in fine art programs in schools means that many kids grow up without any exposure to classical music. Parents can make up for...
View ArticleAre you wasting money on organic food for kids?
Despite assertions that organic food is best for your kiddos, you may want to uncover the American Academy of Pediatrics' findings before you dish out the extra cash. From the benefits of avoiding...
View ArticleWe predict: Hottest baby names for 2013
What will be the hottest baby names for 2013? We checked out baby name trends and looked into our crystal ball to predict the baby girl names and baby boy names that will be the hippest on the...
View ArticleBest kid movies of 2012
Miss some of these fantastic films earlier in the year? Check them out on DVD and have a fun movie night with the whole family. Here are our top kid movie picks for 2012. Miss some of these fantastic...
View ArticleParenting New Year’s resolutions to make… and keep
A new year means a list of resolutions for many people. Why not make a few parenting New Year’s resolutions? Whether you call them resolutions, goals or simply plans, consider the following parenting...
View ArticleChasing the Dream: This mom created the Twitter party
When Twitter was just catching on, Amy Lupold Bair had an idea to welcome new sites to the web with a SiteWarming party. That idea snowballed into her successful business as a marketer and Twitter...
View ArticleCoolest apps for moms of 2012
Need to level up in savvy parenting? We found an app for that. The 2012 top apps for moms make life just a little easier. Get help right in the palm of your hand. ClearWho doesn’t love checking off a...
View ArticleHow to plan a kid-friendly New Year's party
Ready to ring in New Year's with a bang, but feeling guilty about the little ones? Why not celebrate New Year's Eve with a bash the whole family can enjoy? Celebrate with your little onesReady to ring...
View ArticleHow your teens research
Kids today don't need a ride to the library to research their big paper. So much information — from studies to full book texts — is available digitally, making research easier but also trickier....
View ArticleHow to keep teens safe on New Year's Eve
According to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions , 49 percent of teens view New Year's Eve as a very dangerous or extremely dangerous day to drive. Yet...
View ArticleThe frazzled mommy's top 10 New Year's resolutions
It’s that time again — time to make a list of New Year's resolutions that we won’t manage to keep past this time next week. Whether we resolve to lose enough weight to fit into our high school jeans or...
View ArticleWorst kid movies of 2012
This year brought instant classics like Brave and ParaNorman to the silver screen. It also brought a handful of duds that won’t leave your family rushing to the rental store. Find out what we selected...
View ArticleCutest celebrity baby bumps of 2012
2012 brought on a Hollywood baby boom. We take a look at five of the cutest baby bumps of the year, from first-time moms to parenting pros. Who worked the baby bump the best this year? Reese...
View ArticleBest and worst celebrity baby names of 2012
What were the best and worst celebrity baby names of 2012? From Drew Barrymore’s Olive to Beyonce’s baby Blue and Reese Witherspoon’s son Tennessee, check out our pick of the best and worst names of...
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