How to start a mother-daughter book club
You already love your book club with your mama friends — why not start one that includes your girls as well? Grab some of your girlfriends with daughters of similar ages and start a mother-daughter...
View ArticleNight terrors and school-aged kids
When your child gets old enough to attend sleepovers, what do you do about night terrors? Learn how to help kids cope and talk to their friends about night terrors.
View ArticleContest encourages parents and teachers to get kids moving
Quaker Oats wants to get parents and teachers moving!
View ArticleGetting the kids active on a rainy day
Do you get a sinking feeling when a Saturday-morning forecast calls for rain? If rain has you singing the parental blues, try getting active and having some fun with these family activities for dreary...
View ArticleHomeschooling: The science of cooking
You might not know it, but your kitchen is a science experiment waiting to happen. And I'm not talking about the tiny, unwelcome life forms growing in your fridge!
View ArticleMommy tweets: Kim Kardashian’s new North pics, Melissa Rycroft, Julie Bowen
What was on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms this week? After keeping her daughter North West off of social media since August, Kim Kardashian shared two new pictures...
View ArticleSimple sideline snacks for the whole team
Whether you're providing snacks for your kids' soccer team or filling up your sports-loving family at a local tailgate, these easy snacks are sure to please everyone on the sidelines.
View ArticleThe best vitamins for little kids
As your child learns her ABCs, she needs her Vitamin A, B, C and more. Pediatricians and nutritionists chime in on the best way for kids to get those all-important vitamins.
View ArticleThanksgiving family tree centerpiece
Thanksgiving is about more than just food and football. Remember to celebrate your family this holiday season with a simple and eye-catching DIY family tree centerpiece.
View ArticleCool beds for kids
Getting your kid to hit the sack may be a lot easier if your youngster has one of these awesome places to lay his or her head! From a castle bed fit for a princess to a hamburger bed that looks good...
View ArticleProtect your teen from domestic violence
When people hear the words "domestic violence," they often think of adults. But this highly dangerous issue affects one in three teenagers as well. As parents, you need to be informed about domestic...
View ArticleSurviving (and enjoying!) holidays with a child with special needs
Holidays can be stressful enough with family members you love to pieces but sometimes want to strangle. If you have a child with special needs, you may not be the only one experiencing anxiety....
View ArticleCan a civilian spouse really empathize with a military wife?
When someone says, "I totally get how you feel," many times, they really don't. As a military wife, I often hear those types of sentiments from civilian spouses. Can they really empathize or are our...
View ArticleThanksgiving place holders kids can make
Make sure each member of the family has their own special place at the table. Kids will love making these place holders for Thanksgiving, and it's a great way to keep kids involved while Mom and Dad...
View ArticleSurviving Thanksgiving with a dysfunctional family
What do you think about when someone mentions Thanksgiving? Maybe it's the smell of warm, roasted turkey and homemade pumpkin pie coming from the kitchen. Or is it the cute little kids in pajamas...
View ArticleHow to handle food allergies during the holidays
Thanksgiving is all about family and food. For parents of children with food allergies, however, homemade meals and goodies prepared by others can cause some anxiety.
View ArticleThanksgiving Day Parade activities for kids
Prepping your Thanksgiving feast is always a big production — but it's even more challenging with young kids under foot. Take the stress out of Thanksgiving morning and keep the little ones occupied...
View ArticleAutism and special needs by the numbers
Last week, armchair numerologists and/or arithmophiles worked themselves into a Dan Brown DaVinci Code frenzy about November 12, 2013. More specifically, the numeric abbreviation 11.12.13, which, by...
View ArticleWhy I love Thanksgiving
Now that I’m a parent I appreciate when things are easy. Thanksgiving is easy. This is why I love it. In fact, I think it is the easiest holiday for parents — excluding the holidays that you don’t...
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