Summer means lawn mowing time, and every year parents wonder at what age their kids can start mowing the yard. From our Parenting Q & A, Babs asks, "My son ... Read More

I've been trying to plan a menu for the 4th of July holiday, and I think I'll make one of my kids favorite fruit salads this year. This is an ... Read More

Independence Day (U.S.) will be here in less than a week. Here are some summer recipes and special ideas to help your family celebrate this special holiday. More: U.S. Flag Cake

With three teenage boys who are always hungry, I spend a lot of money each month on food. Groceries are one of the biggest expenses each month for many families, ... Read More

Summer is definitely here in southwest Arizona where I live; it was over 110 degrees Fahrenheit today. My family usually likes a cool, light dessert during these hot days, ... Read More

My oldest son has always loved to read; starting back in first grade, he has always been reading a book. My other two sons aren't as interested in reading, unfortunately. ... Read More

It can be quite a challenge to find both the time and opportunity to get any housework done with young children underfoot. So here are some tips from other parents ... Read More

Most bathrooms get a good workout during the summer because of the great weather. With the nice weather, families spend more time outside so showers and baths become more frequent. ... Read More

My family usually celebrates the summer holidays with a backyard barbecue, and for this Father's Day we will probably do the same. My husband, and my sons, really enjoy grilled ... Read More

Now that my sons are all teenagers, our main problem with food is that they eat too much! But when my kids were younger, trying to come up with good ... Read More

My husband and I have been taking our three sons camping since they were babies. It's fairly inexpensive and the kids love it. Camping can be a bit of a ... Read More

Summer break is here for most kids; my youngest son still has a week of school left, though, since he attends year-round school. From our discussion forum, Linda writes, "Whew! ... Read More

Summer is almost here and this means swimming and fun in the pool for our kids. But drowning has become the leading cause of accidental death in the home for ... Read More

Summer is just about here, and that means it's time for homemade ice cream. My family has been using a Rival brand ice cream maker for years and my sons ... Read More