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Should money be a reward?

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700

Tax day has come and gone but no doubt, money is still on your mind. Why not take this time to teach your child the value of a dollar -- or more specifically, the value of earning a dollar? When deciding how to educate your kids about money, important questions come up: Should you pay your child an allowance for doing household chores or should he do these tasks without compensation because he's "earning his keep"? And when it comes to a job well done like receiving an "A" in school, is it OK to offer money as a reward? Find out how parents and experts weigh in on teaching your child the value of a hard-earned dollar.

What is author Sarah Pekkanen reading?

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

International bestselling author Sarah Pekkanen is a busy woman. Her third novel, These Girls, was just released and she's already completed her fourth book. She's also a mother of three. Not to mention reading is one of her favorite things to do and she often devours as many as three novels in a week. We asked Sarah what five books are on her nightstand now.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: The Song Remains the Same by Allison Winn Scotch

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch's fourth novel, The Song Remains the Same has been called modern, lively, breezy, introspective and three-dimensional. We couldn't agree more and that's why it's our pick for the RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK!

Sarah Pekkanen talks These Girls

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Internationally best selling author Sarah Pekkanen is back with These Girls, her third and best novel yet. Pekkanen chats with SheKnows Book Lounge about her secret to finding balance , her favorite chocolate treats and gives us some juicy details about her next novel.

Meet Lauren Conrad

Lisa Steinke — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:45:00 -0700

Lauren Conrad's on tour to celebrate the release of her latest must-read, The Fame Game. From Kansas City to Los Angeles, you can have a chance to meet Lauren and get your book signed. Read on for Lauren's tour dates and locations.

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Come Home by Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

New York Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline's highly-anticipated novel, Come Home , is a riveting story of a mother who sacrifices her future for a child from her past -- and is our choice for the RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK!

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James

Lisa Steinke — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

What began as an e-book phenomenon, Fifty Shades of Grey by British author E L James, has become a steamy runaway best-seller -- due largely in part to the astonishing word of mouth among women. Now being released in the U.S. as a trilogy, April 3, it's our pick for RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK.

Homework 101 for moms

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700

When did the kids' homework get so complicated? We wish we knew... It can be hard to remember the rules of fractions or the names of every geometrical shape. Give yourself a break -- it's been a long time since you were staring up at the chalkboard . Read on for resources on how to help your children with their homework so you don't look clueless next time they ask.

Stepmom 101: 5 Things you should know before you marry him

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

So you've fallen hard for a man with kids, and you think he might pop the question. You love the children, and you feel ready, but there are still a lot of unanswered questions about what it will be like to actually walk in the shoes of a step-parent and how to be a stepmother. Read on for what you need to know and discuss with your single dad before you say, "I do."

RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK: Emily and Einstein by Linda Francis Lee

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:15:00 -0700

Linda Francis Lee's captivating and clever novel, Emily and Einstein, is about a man who didn't deserve a second chance but needed one -- and it's our pick for the RED HOT BOOK OF THE WEEK.

SheKnows Book Club author chat: Save Me

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:00:00 -0700

Join us for a live Facebook chat with Lisa Scottoline, bestselling author of our current SheKnows Book Club pick: Save Me.

Book trailer of the week: Save Me by Lisa Scottoline

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:45:00 -0700

We're highlighting some of the coolest and best book trailers worth the watch.This week, check out Lisa Scottoline's book trailer for her new novel, Save Me and don't miss our live Facebook chat with the author.

Hot in hardcover: New April hardback picks

Lisa Steinke — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 16:00:00 -0700

From women's fiction to memoirs and young adult, it's another fabulous month for books. SheKnows picks the hottest hardbacks for April.

What is author Lisa Scottoline reading?

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:00:00 -0700

We checked in with bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, to find out the five books she's reading now. Scottoline's highly-anticipated novel, Come Home, will be released April 10.

Books for a girls' getaway

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Grab your girlfriends and these books that celebrate friendship and head out for a fun girls' getaway!

5 Simple ways to connect with your kids each day (and what kids have to say about it)

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:30:00 -0700

Many moms often feel guilty that they should be spending more time with their children. But finding simple ways to connect with your kids each day means a lot to them. How do we know? They told us!

Real moms: How involved are you in your kids' lives?

Lisa Steinke — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:26:00 -0700

If you've been feeling guilty because you don't think you've spent enough time with your child lately, you're not alone. Mom guilt is a shared feeling among mothers everywhere. We asked moms about how involved they are in their children's lives, how they find balance and how they cope with that dreaded five-letter word: Guilt.

Is the Easter bunny real? How to answer your child

Lisa Steinke — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0700

Is the Easter bunny real? It's the question parents don't want to think about answering. But the time will come when you'll be faced with it. If you're getting nervous this could be your last Easter without any skepticism from your child, it could be time to start preparing yourself.

Allison Winn Scotch talks The Song Remains the Same

Lisa Steinke — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

With her upcoming novel, The Song Remains the Same, out April 12, New York Times bestselling author Allison Winn Scotch delivers her best book yet.

Easter egg hunt ideas you haven't thought about

Lisa Steinke — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Do you plan the same old Easter egg hunt for your children year after year? Maybe it's time for a new approach. Take Easter up a notch from boring green Easter grass and tired plastic eggs. We've got some great ideas for a new twist on the old egg hunt.