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4 Ways for your family to beat the winter blues

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 04:27:00 -0800

Have the winter blues? Beat the chilly day doldrums with these fun ideas for your family.

Best winter day trips for President's Day

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:19:00 -0800

President’s Day is coming up and your kids are probably off from school. Do you have plans for the day? These day-trips are a perfect way to spend President’s Day this year.

Nurse-in planned for Washington D.C. museum

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

When security guards at a Washington, D.C. museum told a nursing mom she needed to move to the bathroom, she confided in her mom friends… and that led to a mobilizing of other nursing moms who want to remind the world that nursing is not only natural, but allowed in public by law.

3 Fabulous homemade Valentine crafts

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:39:00 -0800

Looking for some unique homemade Valentine ideas? These three easy to make Valentine crafts are perfect a perfect project for you and your kids.

What to expect from a Year of the Rabbit baby

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The first week of February this year ushers in the Chinese New Year, which is the Year of the Metal Rabbit. What does that mean for your baby-to-be?

Flying with kids: What you need to know

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 07:18:00 -0800

Air travel has changed a lot in recent years. If you are planning a trip with your kids, this is what you need to know to get your kids, yourself and all of your stuff on that plane -- and safely to your destination.

Should teachers grade the parents?

Sarah W. Caron — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:37:00 -0800

Should parents get grades on their kids' report cards? A Florida lawmaker wants parents to be graded on their involvement in their children's education. Is that a good idea?

Is 3-D okay for your kids?

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:59:00 -0700

Advances in technology are bringing 3-D into movie theaters, the home and even your kid's hand-held video game. But the technology is flawed. Experts say that one in four viewers experience motion sickness or other ill effects. And Nintendo has even said that their new 3-D hand-held video game system isn't okay for kids under age six. That said, is 3-D okay for anyone?

5 Ways to be a healthier family

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 07:31:00 -0800

Did you make a healthy resolution this year? It doesn’t have to be all about you, you know! Get the whole family in on the action and be healthier together in 2011.

How to talk to your kids about natural disasters

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 25 May 2011 08:25:00 -0700

When natural disasters -- like floods, earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes -- happen you can’t shield kids from the news and they often have many questions. So, how do you talk to your kids about natural disasters in ways they will understand?

10 Awesome places to visit this Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:30:00 -0800

Your kids are probably off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but what are you going to do to really celebrate its meaning? These 10 destinations are great places to head that day to learn about the man and the civil rights movement.

New edition of Huckleberry Finn, rewritten

Sarah W. Caron — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:00:00 -0800

A new edition of Huckleberry Finn is planned that will rewrite Mark Twain's words. Specifically, two racial epitaphs are being traded for less offensive words. Is this move good for education or bad for society?

5 Ways to be a happier mom this New Year

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 08:47:00 -0800

Want this year to be your best year? Who doesn't?! Here's how to up your happiness factor with a few simple life changes.

Are sweets-free schools a good idea?

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:12:00 -0800

Bake sales, sweet treats at lunchtime and even little Kisses inside lunchboxes are on the outs in some school districts, as schools increasingly look to limiting or banning sweets in schools. Are these policies, which seek to address the nation’s obesity issue, hitting the mark? Or are they completely off target?

5 Ways to upgrade your mom style

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:53:00 -0800

The New Year always gives people a feeling of a fresh start, and what better time than to makeover your mom style? Here are five ways to overhaul your wardrobe and update your style so that it’s hip and cool -- without spending a bundle.

Tracking Santa with NORAD this Christmas

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 10:16:00 -0800

Want to track Santa with your kids this Christmas Eve? Here's how to do it.

6 Best family Christmas movies

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:00:00 -0800

Love holiday movies? They are so much fun to watch as a family. Wondering which ones your family should rent this season? Then this list of 6 great holiday movies is for you.

Should kids be banned from buying energy drinks?

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:00:00 -0800

Long Island, New York is mulling a potential ban on energy drink sales to kids, claiming that the drinks are too unhealthy for youngsters. But does banning the drinks go too far?

New twists on classic holiday traditions

Sarah W. Caron — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:40:00 -0800

Remember those fun, quirky holiday traditions from your childhood? Maybe it was stringing popcorn and cranberries for the tree or decorating ornaments or caroling. Following are fabulous ideas for reviving those classic holiday traditions.

More kids graduating from high schools

Sarah W. Caron — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:53:00 -0800

More students are graduating from high school today. But how does this mesh with the Obama Administration's goals for graduation rates? And how can parents encourage academic success?