8 Ways to make cleaning fun for your kids By Abbi Perets on Jun 29, 2011 Who couldn't use a hand with all the cleaning that needs to be done around the house? And why do we have children, if not to make...
5 Questions to ask your child's pediatrician By Abbi Perets on Sep 10, 2011 It's hard to think straight when your child is sick. So at your next well-child checkup, take the time to talk to your pediatrician...
5 Ways to beat the back to school rush By Abbi Perets on Aug 5, 2011 We're heading into the last few weeks of summer. The start of the school year looms just ahead. But before you send the kinds on the...
4 Ways parenting makes you a better person By Abbi Perets on Jul 29, 2010 As a parent, you probably do more before 10 a.m. than many people do all day. But it's not just the fact that you get up early or...
Free activities for kids By Abbi Perets on Sep 28, 2012 Running out of ideas — and money — to keep your kids entertained? Try a free kids activity! SheKnows has four great free activities...
Do you play favorites with your kids? By Abbi Perets on Jul 21, 2010 If you've never been asked by your offspring which of them is your favorite, it's only a matter of time. And though most of us are...
Tips for a stress-free back to school season By Abbi Perets on Sep 5, 2011 Want back to school to be a calmer experience this year than last? We've come up with plenty of ways to take stress out of the...
Back to school shopping tips for moms By Abbi Perets on Aug 8, 2011 If the back to school displays seem less like a siren call and more like a blaring alarm, you may be suffering from shopper's...
5 school supplies you didn't think you needed By Abbi Perets on Jul 16, 2010 You already know you need to stock up on composition books, binders, pencils and note cards. You have cases full of erasers and...
4 Reasons your family should drop cable By Abbi Perets on Jul 18, 2010 What could you do with an extra $40 to $100 every month? That's probably what you're paying for cable or satellite television, and...
Steal the look: Hollywood's freshest faces By Abbi Perets on Jul 14, 2010 Remember the glory days of blue eyeshadow and green mascara? Good times -- and good that they're behind us. These days, one of the...
Our best makeup removal tips By Abbi Perets on Jun 17, 2010 Makeup removal is one of those things we often assume -- incorrectly -- that we know how to do. Get the scoop from our skin care...
Skin care: Get it right every night! By Abbi Perets on Apr 20, 2011 We know, we know: Your days are busy, and by the time bedtime rolls around, you don't have the energy to treat your skin with the...
How routines help special needs kids thrive By Abbi Perets on Jul 15, 2010 Have you resigned yourself to chaotic mornings, afternoon tantrums, and evening meltdowns? Do you plan your life knowing you're...
10 Blogs for special needs parents By Abbi Perets on Jun 7, 2011 Connecting with other parents is a great way to feel less alone and more connected. And if you’re the parent of a child with special...
4 Ways to help your homesick camper By Abbi Perets on Jul 10, 2010 Even if this isn't your child's first summer at sleepaway camp, homesickness can still surface. If you've noticed extra phone calls,...
Baby-friendly date night ideas By Abbi Perets on Jul 2, 2010 Three of my five children are away for the summer for the first time ever. With only two small children at home, my husband and I...
5 Things happy couples know By Abbi Perets on Jul 2, 2010 Ever seen a couple and think, "What's their secret?" Some couples just seem to have all the answers on how to be happy. We went to...
Fight right: How to argue with your spouse without getting nasty By Abbi Perets on Jul 2, 2010 Arguing is a normal part of a healthy relationship. You're two different people, and it's only natural that you sometimes have...
5 Things you should never say to your spouse By Abbi Perets on Jul 2, 2010 Ever hear something come out of your mouth and instantly wished you could take it back? Once spoken, words can't ever be taken back...