<![CDATA[Family]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Sun, 05 May 2013 00:13:00 -0700 <![CDATA[How your birth order affects your adult life]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992009/how-your-birth-order-affects-your-adult-life Some experts believe birth order — whether we're the eldest, the middle child or the baby — has an effect on who we become later in life. Is there any truth to that? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/992009/how-your-birth-order-affects-your-adult-life Health & Wellness Self Improvement & Mental Health Happiness & Friendship Heather Barnett Wed, 01 May 2013 10:45:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Survey results: The truth about the American family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/992517/survey-results-the-truth-about-the-american-family We polled our readers to find out what's true and what's not about the "typical" American family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/992517/survey-results-the-truth-about-the-american-family Parenting SheKnows Parenting Editors Wed, 01 May 2013 06:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Bloggers round up the coolest family kitchens]]> http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/989933/bloggers-round-up-the-coolest-family-kitchens Our kitchen is the heart of our home regardless of how old we are. Here are three bloggers in different phases of their lives with kitchens to match. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/989933/bloggers-round-up-the-coolest-family-kitchens Home Jana Randall Sun, 31 Mar 2013 04:24:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Beyond autism awareness: What autism families need]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988595/how-to-help-families-dealing-with-autism Dealing with an autism diagnosis and the aftermath of doctors, therapists and school struggles is a difficult road. Chances are you have a friend or relative coping with autism under her roof — and if you don't, you may soon, as the numbers continue to rise. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/988595/how-to-help-families-dealing-with-autism Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Jessica Watson Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:40:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Survey: The truth about the American family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989063/the-truth-about-the-american-family-survey No two families are alike, and we want to know about yours. Share the details about your family dynamics and help us uncover the truth about the American family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/989063/the-truth-about-the-american-family-survey Parenting SheKnows Parenting Editors Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[A toddler walks into a sushi bar]]> http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985895/toddler-in-a-sushi-bar A new mom's survival guide to visiting your local sushi restaurant with a toddler in tow and still getting invited back. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/985895/toddler-in-a-sushi-bar Food & Recipes Jackie Dodd Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:03:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Celebrity families we'd like to marry into]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982059/celebrity-families-wed-like-to-marry-into Celebrities are good looking, funny and lead interesting lives. And hey, if they have a cute, single brother, we sometimes fantasize about being part of their lives. Here are the ultra-cute celebrity families we'd like to join. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/982059/celebrity-families-wed-like-to-marry-into Entertainment Christina Caldwell Mon, 24 Dec 2012 01:18:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Spend quality time with loved ones]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850293/spend-quality-time-with-loved-ones Work comes and goes, but your family and friends are forever. Make time for what’s important and use these tips to spend quality time with your loved ones. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/850293/spend-quality-time-with-loved-ones Holidays & Seasons New Year's New Year - Your Life Whitney Coy Fri, 14 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Connecticut school shootings: How to talk to your kids about violence]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979753/connecticut-school-shootings-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-violence The school shooting story out of Newtown, Connecticut this morning has made us clutch our children tighter — or resist the urge to go grab them from their own schools. As we fight to process our own fear and horror of the still-developing situation, how do we talk to our kids about it? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/979753/connecticut-school-shootings-how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-violence Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Child Development & Health Monica Beyer Tue, 27 Nov 2012 10:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Dealing with divorce over the holidays]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977071/dealing-with-divorce-over-the-holidays Dealing with divorce is hard enough without trying to navigate the holidays. Get through the holidays without a post-split breakdown. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977071/dealing-with-divorce-over-the-holidays Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Molly Cerreta Smith Mon, 12 Nov 2012 07:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Veterans Day: A family's point of view]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976013/veterans-day-a-familys-point-of-view This is the story of service, love and family, from Erich and Hurley’s point of view — Erich is in the United States Army and they have a little girl. Veterans Day is meaningful for all Americans, but none know the true meaning like a military family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/976013/veterans-day-a-familys-point-of-view Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Monica Beyer Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:18:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Halloween costumes for the whole family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/972849/halloween-costumes-for-the-whole-family Trying to get the whole family in costume for Halloween can be a chore. But if you come up with a theme and can talk the kids into going with your program, you can have a great time with it. Try these family costume ideas that will impress the whole neighborhood. http://www.sheknows.com/holidays-and-seasons/articles/972849/halloween-costumes-for-the-whole-family Holidays & Seasons Halloween Halloween Costumes & Makeup Jessica Watson Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Village makes genealogy fun]]> 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 Parenting Family Fun Sherri Kuhn Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Having it all: From lunch packing to law school briefs]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972755/having-it-all-mom-attending-law-school Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while raising their families and maintaining marriages and relationships at the same time. Whew! So, what do you think? Can moms really have it all? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972755/having-it-all-mom-attending-law-school Parenting Katie Kavulla Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:15:00 -0700 <![CDATA[5 Everyday ways to bring your family closer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967987/5-everyday-ways-to-bring-your-family-closer Life can get pretty hectic once you have kids. That's why it's important to stop, sit down and just enjoy one another's company. We often don't realize how critical this is until it's too late. On that note, here are five everyday ways you can strengthen your family bond. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/967987/5-everyday-ways-to-bring-your-family-closer Parenting Super Moms Guide Elizabeth Mitchell Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[4 Family rules to bend this summer ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966543/4-family-rules-to-bend-this-summer Yes, rules are incredibly important to the way a family functions and they're in place for a good reason. But, sometimes, rules are meant to be broken. Here are four family rules to break this summer that will bring you closer as a family. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/966543/4-family-rules-to-bend-this-summer Parenting Family Fun Nichole Beaudry Tue, 17 Jul 2012 09:02:00 -0700 <![CDATA[SheKnows book review: <em>Shine Shine Shine</em> by Lydia Netzer]]> http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/964605/sheknows-book-review-shine-shine-shine-by-lydia-netzer Over the past few years, Sunny and Maxon Mann have been growing increasingly far apart emotionally, and now that Maxon is on his way to the moon, they are as far apart as they have ever been physically. As they continue to move away from one another, twin collisions will change the course of their lives forever. http://www.sheknows.com/entertainment/articles/964605/sheknows-book-review-shine-shine-shine-by-lydia-netzer Entertainment Books Jen of Devourer of Books Tue, 01 May 2012 07:48:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Meet the McGinnis family]]> http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957379/meet-the-mcginnis-family Finding room for storage items was simple in the McGinnis household -- everything seemed to wind up in the master closet! From clothes to preschool supplies, their closet housed it all and soon became nothing more than a glorified junk-room. http://www.sheknows.com/videos/articles/957379/meet-the-mcginnis-family SheKnows TV SheKnows TV: SheKnows HomeStretch Kelli Uhrich Tue, 01 May 2012 05:22:00 -0700 <![CDATA[7 Ways to create special family memories]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954987/7-ways-to-create-special-family-memories Feeling short on family memories? SheKnows offers these fun and easy ways to create countless moments you and your family will always remember. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/954987/7-ways-to-create-special-family-memories Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Family Activities Molly Cerreta Smith Tue, 01 May 2012 01:30:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Tiny but mighty: Small electronics with big features for families ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956935/tiny-but-mighty-small-electronics-with-big-features-for-families Family life is crazy. Your schedules are hectic and you all have different ideas of how to spend your free time. Thankfully, the technology Gods have blessed us with gobs of devices designed to help us coordinate our schedules, stay in touch and stay entertained. These tiny gadgets are our favorites for keeping your family in line without filling up your purse. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956935/tiny-but-mighty-small-electronics-with-big-features-for-families Parenting Family Fun Whitney Coy Tue, 01 May 2012 01:07:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Vacation planning checklist]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956939/vacation-planning-checklist It’s never too soon to start planning for vacation! You'll discover a ton of things you need to do to make sure your trip both goes smoothly and is as fun as it can be. Here’s a checklist to help make sure you cover all your bases. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/956939/vacation-planning-checklist Parenting Family Fun Whitney Coy