http://www.sheknows.com/authors/sarah-w-caron/articles Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:14:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820778/Help-for-kids-hair-problems Got snarled hair? Cowlicks? Kids hair seldom behaves as you’d like it to. But with the right tips and tricks --- and kids hair products -- you can overcome common kid hair problems. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820778/Help-for-kids-hair-problems Sarah W. Caron Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:06:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820588/How-not-to-be-a-helicopter-parent Helicopter parents -- ones who are knee deep in every school and life issue, leaving kids little room for their own problem solving -- are largely a 21st Century phenomenon. But who wants to be that parent who is too involved? Following are some parenting tips to help you avoid the nasty little habits of helicopter parents. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820588/How-not-to-be-a-helicopter-parent Sarah W. Caron Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:25:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820473/Happy-Meal-toy-ban-Never-mind-says-San-Francisco-mayor San Francisco's so-called Happy Meal ban, which would have prohibited restaurants from serving up toys in kids' meals that didn't meet certain standards, has been overturned by the city's mayor. What do parents think about the veto of the San Francisco Happy Meal toy ban? Keep reading for more info and parent reactions to the end of the Happy Meal toy ban. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820473/Happy-Meal-toy-ban-Never-mind-says-San-Francisco-mayor Sarah W. Caron Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:17:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820340/Will-Facebook-s-new-Find-Help-work Bullying on Facebook happens. In fact, a child you now could be the victim of cyberbullying. A new Facebook app called Find Help aims to give kids -- or anyone dealing with cyberbullying -- a way to address and handle it. Will Facebook's Find Help work? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820340/Will-Facebook-s-new-Find-Help-work Sarah W. Caron Thu, 18 Nov 2010 07:39:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820322/2010-Best-Toy-Awards-announced Looking for the right toy to buy for Christmas? The 2010 winners of the Best Toy Awards were just announced. Check out this year's picks for best toys. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820322/2010-Best-Toy-Awards-announced Sarah W. Caron Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:28:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820031/5-Ways-to-keep-kids-busy-on-Thanksgiving Between the parades, football games and massive meal, there is a lot to do on Thanksgiving -- for the adults. But what can the kids do on Thanksgiving? Try these 5 Thanksgiving activities for kids to help them have a happy Thanksgiving, too. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/820031/5-Ways-to-keep-kids-busy-on-Thanksgiving Sarah W. Caron Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819984/Making-healthy-fast-food-choices Goodbye, cheap little toys in kiddie themed bags ... at least in San Francisco. The city recently passed a law banning the toys in unhealthy meals. But this begs the question: Can you make healthy decisions when eating fast food? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819984/Making-healthy-fast-food-choices Sarah W. Caron Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819770/Could-picky-eating-be-an-eating-disorder A new study is being conducted by researchers at the Duke Center for Eating Disorders to determine if picky eating is actually an eating disorder. What does it mean, and how can parents deal with their picky eaters? Find out. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819770/Could-picky-eating-be-an-eating-disorder Sarah W. Caron Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819769/No-peanut-butter-in-your-school-Understand-the-bans Every week, the school newsletter contains the same stern reminder: No peanuts or tree nuts are allowed in school. Ever. The policy was created not as a parental torture method but rather as a way to ensure that the school environment remains safe for highly allergic kids. What do parents of non-allergic kids need to know about peanut allergies? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819769/No-peanut-butter-in-your-school-Understand-the-bans Sarah W. Caron Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819586/Are-designer-clothes-for-kids-a-do-or-don-t Big name designers are coming out with more and more collections targeting kids -- complete with big-ticket prices. Though the designer clothes for kids are undoubtedly adorable, is paying hundreds for a sweater your daughter will soon outgrow -- or splatter with mud! -- really a good idea? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819586/Are-designer-clothes-for-kids-a-do-or-don-t Sarah W. Caron Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819573/Teaching-your-kids-about-family-values You want your children to grow up with a solid, grounded sense of right and wrong. But how do you convey your family values to your children? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819573/Teaching-your-kids-about-family-values Sarah W. Caron Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:40:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819453/Social-media-s-impact-on-modern-parenting Social media is the modern coffee klatch -- a place where people gather and converse. But that conversation can take can cruel directions, as it did in the case of an infant’s recent death. Activists attacked the mother’s parenting decisions, going so far as to say she killed her son by having him circumcised. How exactly is social media impacting modern parenting? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819453/Social-media-s-impact-on-modern-parenting Sarah W. Caron Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819239/10-Fabulous-winter-coats-for-kids Looking for the perfect coats for your kids for this winter? We have something for every budget -- cute and sure to keep your children warm all winter. Check out our ten favorite winter coats. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819239/10-Fabulous-winter-coats-for-kids Sarah W. Caron Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819049/Fabulous-Food-Finds-at-Foodzie There are many fabulous artisan food producers out there, but unless you are a jet-setter heading across the country in search of them, you are probably limited to those in your local area. Or, you were—until now. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/819049/Fabulous-Food-Finds-at-Foodzie Sarah W. Caron Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819016/4-easy-no-sew-diy-halloween-costumes-for-preschoolers Looking for fabulous Halloween costume ideas? Preschool costumes don’t need to cost a bundle. In fact, these easy homemade Halloween costume ideas all cost under $10 to toss together. Ready to make your own Halloween costume for your preschooler? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819016/4-easy-no-sew-diy-halloween-costumes-for-preschoolers Sarah W. Caron Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:51:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819010/Young-parents-more-likely-to-be-depressed Being a young parent used to be the norm. These days, many people are waiting to have children, instead focusing on career, travel or just plain fun while in their 20s. But for those who are still having children young, depression can come as part of the package, a new study says. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/819010/Young-parents-more-likely-to-be-depressed Sarah W. Caron Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:59:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818689/5-Helpful-homework-websites-for-kids With school underway, families are falling into the rhythm of getting homework finished and turned in on time. But when a tricky subject comes up, where do you turn for homework help for kids? These homework websites for kids will help you and your child tackle a range of assignments, from math to geography. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818689/5-Helpful-homework-websites-for-kids Sarah W. Caron Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818655/Real-Housewives-of-Atlanta-dish-on-parenthood-and-pregnancy The third season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres on Monday on Bravo. SheKnows caught up with newcomer Phaedra Parks and Real Housewives veteran Kim Zolciak to dish about motherhood. What’d they have to say? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818655/Real-Housewives-of-Atlanta-dish-on-parenthood-and-pregnancy Sarah W. Caron Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818605/Suicide-bullying-and-kid-safety-Today-s-biggest-dangers Parents fret over child abductions and terrorism, while ignoring the realities of today's biggest risks such as abuse, homicide, drowning and obesity. Are the issues concerning parents really something to worry about? Or are there more serious threats to our children's lives and safety? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818605/Suicide-bullying-and-kid-safety-Today-s-biggest-dangers Sarah W. Caron Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818421/Making-Family-Day-every-day September 27th is Family Day: A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children. While the sentiment is wonderful, there is no reason that Family Day has to occur on just one day of the year. Keep reading to learn how to make Family Day an everyday thing in your home. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/818421/Making-Family-Day-every-day Sarah W. Caron