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Surviving your child's first year of college

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:18:00 -0700

Your child may be worried about fitting in and the "freshman 15" in the first year of college, but you might have concerns about temptations, discipline and more. Review these survival tips to cope with the transition.

Acing the college application

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:21:00 -0700

College admissions counselors want more than straight A's and high test scores from prospective students. Get the real secrets to acing the college application.

Resume tips for new grads

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:38:00 -0700

With college degree in hand, new graduates now have the challenge of making themselves look good on paper. These resume tips for new grads – from recruiters, human resources representatives and career counselors – offer wisdom about how to stand out amid a sea of competition.

Discussing sex and birth control with your teen

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Fri, 14 May 2010 16:00:00 -0700

Reality shows such as 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom are showing the truth about what can happen to teenagers who don’t know the facts about birth control and sex. The best thing you can do is get involved and talk to your children about preventing pregnancy -- even if the thought of it makes you squirm.

St. Patrick's Day inspired baby names

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 10:00:00 -0800

Whether your baby is due in March or you simply love Irish names and want to honor your Irish heritage, the following baby names are inspired by St. Patrick’s Day and all things Irish. Imbue your strapping young lad or little lass with good fortune from day one with a lucky charm of a name.

Spring Break safety: Travel tips for teens and college kids

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Ever since Natalee Holloway disappeared during her celebratory high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005, it is natural for parents to balk at their child's desire to travel either domestically or internationally. These safety tips will ease your mind and help your son or daughter have fun safely on their spring break.

Cool celebrity baby girl names

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:30:00 -0800

From Anniston to Adele, you will love the cool celebrity baby girl names that made our list. Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little girls are made ofâ€¦ and in 2009 there were plenty of little ladies born to celebrities. Here's a round-up of the baby girls who made their debut this past year.

Cool celebrity baby boy names

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:45:00 -0800

From Mason to Kai to Hayes, Hollywood is full of cool celebrity baby boy names. Snips and snails and puppy dog tails, that's what little boys are made of... and 2009 featured a slew of celebs welcoming baby boys to their families. Here's a look at the strapping young men who entered the world this past year, and who can expect to grow up not far from the spotlight.

Is Twilight hurting teen relationships?

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:39:00 -0700

Edward Cullen is tall, pale, ridiculously handsome and brimming with secrets. As if that isn't enough to make a teen girl swoon, he is charismatic, brooding, polite, charming and full of depth. The alluring bad boy has always been hard to resist, and Edward has been lumped into this category, but this character has transcended the leather jacket and motorcycle stereotype . Absolutely devoted to Bella, the love of his eternity, Edward has become the new "perfect" guy of this generation. Teens everywhere are feeling the impact of this powerful incarnation where love and reality collide. But does the love story between Edward and Bella create unrealistic expectations for teens and their relationships?

Popular baby name trends

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:48:00 -0700

Comprised of the births that occurred in the U.S. in 2008, the Social Security Administration's list of the top 100 names of baby boys and baby girls has been released. Take a look to see what topped the charts -- then let's get to predicting what will be in the medal-winning spots next year!

Unique stocking stuffer ideas for kids

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:18:00 -0800

Sometimes stockings are the most fun when they're stuffed and overflowing, but you don't need dozens of gifts to make your kid's Christmas. Sometimes it's one or two simple and meaningful gifts that can make a child's holiday memorable. Take a look at this list of age-appropriate suggestions for kindergarteners through teens.

Top 4 cosmetic surgery procedures for moms

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:02:00 -0800

You carried your children, watched your body morph into something miraculous and, at the end of it, came home with a precious new person in your life. While those fingers and toes and adorable nose are irresistible, you may not consider your own body after baby anything to brag about. Find out the top 4 cosmetic surgery procedures for moms, including price and recovery times.

5 Halloween activities kids and adults will love

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:16:00 -0700

The way kids are introduced to Halloween can make or break the holiday for the rest of their lives. Give your little ones memories to cherish by capitalizing on the kind of fun that prompts goosebumps of happiness and leaves the fright night aspect of Halloween to the teenagers.