Parent's Q & A: Homework Hassles
Friday August 31, 2007
"My kids have been back in school for a few weeks now, and I have to say, I HATE homework. I wonder, am I the only one? They are in ... Read More
Puberty and Tampons
Thursday August 30, 2007
From our Parenting Q and A: "My 11-year old is very reluctant to discuss puberty and sex/body changes with me. We have talked about menstruating and what to expect and ... Read More
Dining Out With Your Family
Saturday August 25, 2007
Dining out with your family can be fun but also very expensive. Now that my boys are teens and have such big appetites, we don't even like to take them ... Read More
End of Summer: Labor Day Grilling Recipes
Friday August 24, 2007
Labor Day (U.S., September 3) usually marks the end of summer. For many families, this holiday is celebrated with a family get-together or a picnic. Here are some of my ... Read More
Top 6 Cleaning Tools
Thursday August 23, 2007
Cleaning the house can be tedious, but these tools can help. They all make housework a little easier and definitely more fun. These tools all help get your cleaning done ... Read More
Lunch Ideas for Preschoolers
Saturday August 18, 2007
From our Parenting Q & A, Melinda asked, "Does anyone have any good ideas/recipes that are quick and easy for lunch? It's just my 19 month old, 6 year old, ... Read More
Back-to-School Vaccines
Friday August 17, 2007
From our discussion forum:
"I'm curious if this is the norm across the country now? Our high school had a vaccination clinic today so I took [my son] in since ... Read More
Frugal Tips: Recycle and Reuse
Thursday August 16, 2007
My sons started school this week and, as usual, their back-to-school items were quite expensive. I've been looking for ways to save money elsewhere this month. One way to ... Read More
Back-to-School: Afternoon Snacks
Saturday August 11, 2007
My kids go back to school next week and they always come home from school so hungry. Most kids are starving after a long day at school, so make sure ... Read More
Should Both Parents Work?
Friday August 10, 2007
The decision on whether or not one parent should stay at home to raise the kids can be very difficult for many couples. In this balanced look at the pros ... Read More
Morning Madness and Back-to-School
Thursday August 9, 2007
Trying to get my three sons ready for school when they were younger was always challenging. From our Parenting FAQ, one mom wrote, "Do mornings stress anyone else? This morning, ... Read More
Save Money at Thrift Stores and Garage Sales
Saturday August 4, 2007
Getting the kids clothes, shoes and supplies for the new school year can be very expensive. One way might be able to stretch your budget, though, is to shop for ... Read More
Back-to-School and Peer Pressure
Friday August 3, 2007
Helping children deal with negative peer pressure is a concern for all parents. Since my sons are all teenagers now, I've certainly done my share of worrying that my kids ... Read More
4 Tips to Organize Your Life
Thursday August 2, 2007
Guest Author Susie Glennan, author and owner of The Busy Woman's Daily Planner, discusses ideas to help you take charge of your hectic life. Here are her 4 tips to ... Read More