family bonding

  1. Family Activities

    4 Ways to embrace family bonding in the 21st century

    By Michelle Maffei on Jan 24, 2012
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    In the past, family bonding time often meant parents and kids gathered around the dinner table or a board game, but as the digital...
  2. Family Activities

    How to survive the weekend (with no routine)

    By Arianne Segerman on Jan 19, 2012
    Do you notice how crazy the family gets on the weekend without their usual weekly routines? Or do you wish the mornings and bedtimes...
  3. Friendship

    3 Ways to be a better sister this year

    By Chrissy Callahan on Jan 17, 2012
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    Sisters are our best friends, our confidants, the relatives who love us no matter what and the backbones to our lives. They're the...
  4. Mom & Dad

    New Year's resolutions that work

    By Mary Fetzer on Jan 4, 2012
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    This year, focus on what really matters -- faith, family, friends -- and all of your "old" resolutions -- lose weight, quit smoking...
  5. Mom & Dad

    7 Ways to reconnect with your kids in the New Year

    By Lisa Steinke on Jan 3, 2012
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    The New Year is always a time of reflection -- a time when you take a good hard look back over your year and dissect the areas where...
  6. New Year - Your Family

    Laugh together more often

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Jan 1, 2012
    Laughter is a fantastic way to develop relationships and create bonds within your family. When everyone's off doing their own...
  7. New Year - Your Family

    How to create family traditions

    By Marye Audet on Jan 1, 2012
    Family traditions create fond memories that last a lifetime. The very best of them are passed down from generation to generation and...
  8. New Year - Your Family

    Prioritize activities in 2012

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Dec 20, 2011
    Families get busy -- that's a fact -- but don't let all that "busyness" keep you from staying connected. Use these tips for...
  9. Technology

    Electronic gift ideas the whole family will love

    By Maggie Marton on Nov 9, 2011
    Go high-tech with your family gifts this year. Electronics have become a central component of family time. From video games to...
  10. Super Moms Guide

    6 Ways to make the most of family time

    By Lisa Steinke on Nov 1, 2011
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    Life is busy. When juggling your family's packed schedule, it can often feel like you hardly have time to breathe -- let alone spend...
  11. Super Moms Guide

    7 Ways to keep your family active

    By Lisa Steinke on Nov 1, 2011
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    Do your kids suffer from couch potato syndrome? Would they rather play video games than go outside? And do you feel guilty telling...
  12. Halloween Crafts & Activities

    Family craft: Coffee filter fall leaf garland

    By Jennifer Coe on Oct 18, 2011
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    Coffee filters are not just for making your favorite beverage anymore. They are also a new must-have crafting supply. Get the kids...
  13. Family Recipes

    Real moms share: Simple snacks my kids love

    By Laura Williams, M.S.Ed. on Oct 18, 2011
    As every mother knows, kids can be finicky eaters. When you need fresh ideas for kid-friendly snacks, check out these mom and...
  14. Parenting How-to

    How to establish family dinners

    By Vicki Clinebell on Oct 10, 2011
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    It's time to bring back the family dinner! Children need family meals as a time-out from their busy schedules -- especially once...
  15. Parenting How-to

    How to maximize family bonding time

    By Christy Pogorelac on Oct 10, 2011
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    As children grow, the amount of individual activities scheduled in a week tends to grow right along with them. And as the daily...
  16. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    How to make a family t-shirt

    By Elaina Verhoff on Oct 1, 2011
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    We’re not suggesting you don matching neon orange shirts and head to the amusement park. We’re talking about creating much more...
  17. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    Have a circus day at home

    By Deanna Sletten on Oct 1, 2011
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    Spend a day at home entertaining the children with a circus day at home! It’s a perfect way to spend a sunny summer day or to...
  18. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    7 Quick conversation starters for families

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 1, 2011
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    Getting kids to talk isn’t always easy. If you're trying to get some fun family conversation off the ground, try these quick...
  19. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    How to stock your pantry for impromptu family nights

    By Deanna Sletten on Oct 1, 2011
    Family night doesn’t always have to be planned: Any night that you are all home together can become a family fun night. If friends...
  20. Super Moms Guide: Time Management

    Finding time to connect with your family

    By Naomi de la Torre on Oct 1, 2011
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    In our busy world, fitting in all the things we need to do each day isn't easy. If we don’t make a conscious effort, meaningful...
  21. Super Moms Guide: Family Activities

    Family game night essentials

    By Deanna Sletten on Oct 1, 2011
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    Family game night is an excellent opportunity to put down the cell phones, turn off the computer and video games, and gather the...