Family Time

The importance of routine after deployment

Laura Crawford — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:00:00 -0700

After deployment, it's important for military families to get back into their regular routine as soon as possible. The structure and predictability can provide kids with the emotional stability they need.

Managing technology and family

Marva Soogrim — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0800

Technology can certainly be convenient, but it can also be a distraction too. Unfortunately in many families, parents and children are becoming more disconnected from each other than in years past due to calls, texts, emails, social media, video games and other technology.

Tried-and-true tips to achieve family bliss

Patricia Conte — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 03:26:00 -0800

Are you looking for ways to bring more organization and happiness to your family life? If so, we have real-life, tried-and-true tips that might help you achieve family bliss.

Resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom

Jennifer Chidester — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 13:00:00 -0800

From ditching the guilt trip to putting unrealistic expectations in check, here are four resolutions from a recovering workaholic mom to balance career, family and sanity in the new year.

Moms: Put the camera down and get in the moment

Katie Kavulla — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 08:00:00 -0800

Is it just us, or does every mom seem to be obsessed with her camera lately? Moms are watching their children grow through the backside of a screen rather than right before their eyes. Your goal is to capture every precious moment on film, but are you really missing the moments that are most important?

Create a family bucket list

Tonya Wertman — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Families are busier than ever these days and in the blink of an eye your newborn is starting school and then taking senior portraits. Before your children are up and out, make time to share some long lasting family memories together.

6 Ways to maximize your family's time together

Kori Ellis — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 01:00:00 -0800

Between working parents and kids whose lives are dictated by school and extracurricular activities, finding quality family time can be a challenge. Get organized and creative to maximize the time you do have together.

Parenting in the moment

Jennifer Chidester — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:00:00 -0700

Obsessive photo taking, social media surfing and email checking are just a few of the technology traps that can distract from truly parenting in the moment.

Breaking bread: The importance of family mealtime

Kori Ellis — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:49:00 -0700

Sitting down to eat with your kids provides an opportunity for bonding and learning. It's important for families to sit down together for meals as often as possible.

6 Things to do before bed every night

Kori Ellis — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:28:00 -0700

Before you go to bed every night, take a little time to wind down and get prepared for the next day. You'll find your home and family will be more organized, and you'll be a lot happier if you do these six things before going to bed each night.

5 Ways to bring your family closer together

Molly Cerreta Smith — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700

With summer coming to an end and school about to start, your family members’ schedules are about to fill up. But don’t forget to pencil in some family time! Whether your kids are 5 or 15, it's important to make some time to connect as a family. Check out these easy ways to increase your family time and connect with your kids.

Is the family dinner still important?

Sherri Kuhn — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0700

We parents have heard it for years -- the family that eats dinner together stays together. Making that effort over the years to encourage family togetherness at the evening meal takes dedication. Now, a recent study shows that it may not matter as much as we originally thought. Keep reading for what the study found, and why you may still cling to family dinner anyway.

The secret is revealed... less is more

Dana Brownlee — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Recently, while I was dressing for my morning jog, I caught a glimpse of a CNN story about Marissa Mayer, the Yahoo CEO who had rocked the business world by announcing that she was pregnant – what nerve! Of course, I thought it was non-news, really, continued to dress thinking: “A busy female executive is having a family…no big deal.” As I tied my shoes however, I couldn’t believe my ears as they read her official statement about her pregnancy, "My maternity leave will be a few weeks long, and I'll work through it."

Parenting Guru: Do you blow off your kids?

Julie Weingarden Dubin — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Busy? Parents today are swamped, stressed and overwhelmed. So where does that leave the kids? We turned to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, dubbed “America’s Rabbi” by Newsweek, and international bestselling author of 23 books, for the answers. His books on the American family, ,em>Parenting with Fire and Ten Conversations You Need to Have with Your Children were both launched on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Rabbi Shmuley shares his insight below.

Plan a family craft night

Whitney Coy — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:35:00 -0700

The time you spend together as a family is precious, so don’t waste it all in front of the TV! Plan a fun family activity, like family craft night, to make memories and bring you all together.

Real moms share: Favorite family moments

Molly Cerreta Smith — Tue, 01 May 2012 06:37:00 -0700

Leave it to the moms out there to create some of the best family times ever. SheKnows shares these real moms' stories about their favorite family moments.

7 Ways to create special family memories

Molly Cerreta Smith — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:22:00 -0700

Feeling short on family memories? SheKnows offers these fun and easy ways to create countless moments you and your family will always remember.

Practicing Gratitude: A little dinner conversation

Nichole Beaudry — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

After a long day of work, school, errands and after-school activities, dinnertime can be a great opportunity to reconnect as a family. But sometimes, it can be tough to know where to begin. Here are some helpful ideas for getting the conversation started.

How to plan the perfect family picnic

Christina Holt — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:00 -0700

A family picnic is a great way to reconnect with your kids and spend some quality family time together. Here are some tips on how to plan, prepare and execute the perfect family picnic together or with a larger group of friends and family combined.

How to survive the holidays with your family

Naomi de la Torre — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:00:00 -0800

The holidays are near and your Xanax prescription might not be enough. Spending the next few weeks with your mother-in-law -- whose favorite activity is counting the calories you consume and telling you why her dogs deserve a room of their own -- may in fact drive you over the edge of sanity this year. Learn time-tested tips for surviving the holidays when it's all in the family.

Earlier Black Friday hours are cutting into valuable family time

Kori Ellis — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:00:00 -0800

Shoppers around the country traditionally wake up well before dawn to get the best deals on Black Friday. However, with more and more retailers opening at midnight this year, some consumers and store employees have had enough.