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Family Activities

8 Backyard games to keep kids entertained

This season, your backyard may be an alternative to theme parks and mega-resorts, or as the place to decompress after one of these...

Crafts

4 Summer crafts and activities kids will love

Back in March, when camp prices seemed exorbitant, you declared your independence. "I'm staying home with the kids," you said....

Family Activities

Fun letter learning games

Before your child learns to read, they need to know all their letters. Help your wee one learn their alphabet (and have some fun...

Baby & Toddler

Why moms of toddlers need mommy friends

It’s been a rough few weeks in my household. We’ve hit the dreaded terrible-twos... Or as actuality may have it, the...

Family Activities

Teach your child the letters

Learning letters is your child’s first step toward reading. Don’t wait until she starts school -- start now . Work with your child...

Age by Age

Does this growing up business have to go so fast?

Listen to Your Mothers is a space to come together with the ones who understand the maternal struggle and joy best -- in the hopes...

Babysitters and Childcare

Top 5 Interview questions to ask a potential nanny

Once you’ve decided that a nanny is right for your family and you have potential candidates, it’s time to get down to the business...

Family Activities

Fun (and messy!) activities with your kids

When’s the last time you and your kids had some good, messy fun together? Set aside an afternoon for the entire family to wear their...

Child Development & Health

How can you tell if your child needs glasses?

Fortunately, the majority of children do not have vision problems, but how do you know if your child falls into the smaller...

Crafts

Creating a birthday scrapbook

Keeping a scrapbook for your children is a great way to keep the birthday memories alive! If you need some inspiration for birthday...

Toys and Play

5 Fun ways to get wet this summer without the beach

Not near a beach? No problem! Check out our five ways to have some water-related fun this summer no matter where you are.

Crafts

How to make a handprint plaque for dad

Looking for a sweet way to memorialize your little one's growth for dad? Try a hand-print plaque craft. This craft can be as simple...

Family Activities

Make a summer bucket list with your kids

Hot, lazy days spent lounging and playing are great -- but they shouldn't be the only kind of days you and your kids have this...

Child Development & Health

How to help your child manage simple fears

It’s that shriek you know well. “Mommy, I’m scared!” What is it this time, you wonder and groan? A dog? A dust bunny? Something else...

Preschoolers

Make your own educational printables

Keeping a preschooler occupied is difficult. Her short attention span means you need an arsenal of activities at your disposal. Try...

Preschoolers

Educational TV for preschoolers

While setting your preschooler in front of the television all day long isn't a good idea, a couple hours each day actually may be...

Child Development & Health

Small changes: Improve your family’s eating habits

We constantly hear about the obesity rate in the United States -- how children today are far heavier than they should be and how...

Preschoolers

How to prep your child for bridal party duties

Every couple wants a memorable wedding, but sometimes the inclusion of miniature brides, flower girls or ring bearers of a certain...

Children's School & Education

Fun ways to teach your child sign language

The popularity of teaching sign language to babies has exploded over the past several years. Who wouldn’t want their wee ones to be...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Dreaming of daughters-in-law

Listen to Your Mothers is a space to come together with the ones who understand the maternal struggle and joy best -- in the hopes...

Child Development & Health

Sunscreen for kids: Ask the expert

How often does your child really need to wear sunscreen -- and which type is best? A pediatrician has some advice for you!