http://www.sheknows.com/authors/sherri-kuhn/articles Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973677/family-village-makes-genealogy-fun Playing online games can be fun, but what if you could learn more about your family tree at the same time? Family Village is a new game you can play on Facebook that might just get you hooked on family history. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973677/family-village-makes-genealogy-fun Sherri Kuhn Thu, 18 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973661/keeping-kids-safe-online With all of the time our children spend in an online environment, we need to be vigilant about their safety. Identity theft isn’t just a problem for adults — it can happen to anyone at any age. What can we do to make sure kids aren’t sharing their private information and putting their identity at risk? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973661/keeping-kids-safe-online Sherri Kuhn Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973425/fun-halloween-ideas-for-your-tween Let’s face it — most kids get a bit too old for trick-or-treating by the time they hit middle school. Halloween is a fun holiday for all ages to celebrate, but sometimes tweens get lost in the shuffle between the cute little costumed kids and the adult parties. We found a few ways to keep the tricks and treats in your tween’s Halloween. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973425/fun-halloween-ideas-for-your-tween Sherri Kuhn Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/973247/6-great-ways-to-organize-your-spices With so many incredible recipes to try, chances are you have collected an amazing array of spices. How can you keep them fresh and easy to find when you need them? We found some great ways to store and organize your spices, before they take over your pantry. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/973247/6-great-ways-to-organize-your-spices Sherri Kuhn Thu, 11 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973043/self-portraits-teens-obsessed-with-facebook-twitter-profile-pictures You can’t escape them — teenagers taking pictures of themselves to use for their profile picture on Facebook or Twitter. Are they going overboard in search of looking “perfect” to the outside world? Teens have always been self-conscious and focused on their appearance, but has it gone further than that now? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/973043/self-portraits-teens-obsessed-with-facebook-twitter-profile-pictures Sherri Kuhn Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972963/are-your-kids-really-eating-their-school-lunch We’ve all seen the cute bento box articles and the healthy lunchbox ideas, but how much of Mom’s hard work is really eaten? Even if your child’s lunchbox comes home empty, do you really know if they ate what you packed? We spoke to our undercover elementary school employee about what kids are doing with their lunches. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972963/are-your-kids-really-eating-their-school-lunch Sherri Kuhn Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972909/taking-a-stand-bullied-teen-rules-homecoming Being chosen for a coveted spot on the homecoming court is considered the height of popularity in high school. When sophomore student Whitney Kropp of Michigan was voted onto the court by her classmates however, it was intended as a prank. How she chose to handle the situation turned the tables and left her holding her head high. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972909/taking-a-stand-bullied-teen-rules-homecoming Sherri Kuhn Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972847/teaching-your-kids-not-to-share Some of the rules of childhood have been repeated so many times that even as adults, we find ourselves shaped by them. Teaching our children to share, take turns and play nicely seems like the best way to parent but there’s another way of thinking that may have some parents questioning their methods. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972847/teaching-your-kids-not-to-share Sherri Kuhn Fri, 05 Oct 2012 08:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972515/update-your-mudroom-for-fall If you are lucky enough to have a mudroom, you know how messy it can get. With fall and winter looming, your mudroom traffic is just about to pick up again. Here are a few simple updates to make your mudroom really work for you. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/972515/update-your-mudroom-for-fall Sherri Kuhn Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972233/give-your-middle-schooler-more-freedom Middle school is a big jump for kids. Whether they start in 6th grade or 7th, the scene in middle school is completely different than in elementary school. Many parents struggle with letting go just a bit more now that their kids are older. What can you let go of, and what do you absolutely say no to? We asked some middle school moms for their take. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972233/give-your-middle-schooler-more-freedom Sherri Kuhn Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972181/communicating-with-your-college-kid Your teenager has always been just a cell phone call or text away, but now that she’s off to college how often should you touch base? It’s hard for some parents to adjust to their teenager being away, but this is the time to start giving her a little bit of breathing room. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972181/communicating-with-your-college-kid Sherri Kuhn Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/971831/age-appropriate-clothing-trends-for-teens Teens love to be on top of the latest fashion trends -- parents want their teens to dress appropriately. How can you encourage your teen to be trendy but appropriate? We found ways she can rock the trends that won't rock the boat at home. http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/971831/age-appropriate-clothing-trends-for-teens Sherri Kuhn Sun, 07 Oct 2012 01:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/971783/what-your-daughters-clothes-say-about-her If there is one thing teenage girls have in common, it's a passion for expressing their individuality. What better way to show the world her style than with her clothes? We rounded up some of the best style trends – which one is your daughter rockin' this fall? http://www.sheknows.com/beauty-and-style/articles/971783/what-your-daughters-clothes-say-about-her Sherri Kuhn Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971669/preventing-school-dropouts The statistics on school dropouts in America is staggering — 19 percent of young adults have not graduated from high school or obtained an equivalency certificate. Students who drop out of school give up education and skills that would not only be financially beneficial over their lifetime, but benefit the community as well. How can we encourage them to stay in school? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971669/preventing-school-dropouts Sherri Kuhn Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971551/can-a-video-game-cure-depression Researchers at the University of Auckland have created a video game to help teens dealing with depression. Teens get help dealing with negative thoughts, problem-solving and learning to relax. With many people blaming video games for making depression worse, will this tactic really work? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971551/can-a-video-game-cure-depression Sherri Kuhn Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971507/are-your-childs-asthma-meds-making-him-short Children who have asthma are usually prescribed a steroid inhaler to help open up their airways and prevent inflammation. Recent study findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest a relationship between use of these inhaled steroids and slightly shorter stature as adults. Will these findings change the way asthma in children is treated? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/971507/are-your-childs-asthma-meds-making-him-short Sherri Kuhn Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970887/are-teens-taking-risks-when-it-comes-to-sex A new study by the Centers for Disease Control suggests that over the last decade there has been little progress in getting teens to have safer sex. With fewer Americans seeming to be concerned about HIV, the push for safer sex may have been abandoned. What did the study find, and why should teens start playing it safer? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970887/are-teens-taking-risks-when-it-comes-to-sex Sherri Kuhn Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:08:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970785/update-your-kitchen-cabinets-with-new-hardware Is your kitchen looking a bit tired, but you aren't in the market for a remodel? Replace the hardware on your cabinets and drawers and see what a difference it makes. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970785/update-your-kitchen-cabinets-with-new-hardware Sherri Kuhn Fri, 14 Sep 2012 13:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970761/planning-your-spring-bulb-garden With fall arriving, your summer flowers are starting to fade as the air gets cooler. Now is the perfect time to start planning your bulb garden for next spring! Fall is the best time to plant bulbs before the ground gets too hard and cold. A bit of planning now will help you have a bright and beautiful show in the spring. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/970761/planning-your-spring-bulb-garden Sherri Kuhn Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970461/depression-rates-in-teen-girls Teen girls are three times more likely to suffer major depressive episodes than younger tween girls, according to new research. With the surge of hormones in puberty and all of the other difficulties facing teen girls, depression is something she shouldn’t have to face. What are the signs that your teen daughter may be depressed, and what can you do to help? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/970461/depression-rates-in-teen-girls Sherri Kuhn