holidays and celebrations

  1. School Age Kids

    What to teach your kids on Presidents Day

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Feb 15, 2013
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    For some kids, Presidents Day simply means a day off of school. Give the day more meaning for them with these age-appropriate lessons.
  2. Mom & Dad

    Military moms: Sharing the holidays with a soldier

    By Michelle Maffei on Dec 17, 2012
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    The holidays can be tough when you have a child serving in the military; but these military moms share that their pride can outshine...
  3. Stress

    5 Ways to find peace in the holiday chaos

    By Rev. George McLaird on Nov 7, 2012
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    The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but the holiday season seems to be the most stressful time of...
  4. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Help your child honor a veteran

    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Nov 5, 2012
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    From making cards for our retired servicemen to taking in a Veterans Day parade, give your child the gift of learning to respect our...
  5. Food & Recipes

    American vs. French Food

    By Katherine Martinelli on Jul 12, 2012
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    France is considered by many to be the birthplace of gourmet cuisine, which Julia Child introduced to millions of Americans in the...
  6. Family Activities

    5 budget-friendly holiday activities that teach kids social responsibility

    By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Dec 9, 2011
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    Looking for new holiday traditions that have nothing to do with materialism? Forget the cheesy Christmas movies and driving around...
  7. Parenting Tips & Advice

    Managing your kids at family gatherings

    By Maria Mora on Nov 10, 2011
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    Holiday gatherings aren’t complete without at least one epic meltdown. With some careful planning and strategy, you can avoid the...
  8. Activities for Kids

    Bring tradition back to Thanksgiving

    By Mary Fetzer on Nov 8, 2011
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    Make the history of this beloved holiday -- traditional foods and Pilgrim attire -- part of the way your family celebrates...
  9. Parenting Advice & Columns

    How to take the candy out of Easter

    By Sarah W. Caron on Apr 19, 2011
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    Easter doesn’t have to mean gigantic baskets overflowing with candy. Many parents are limiting the candy in favor of more useful and...
  10. St. Patrick's Day

    Test your St. Patrick's Day history knowledge

    By Meagan Morris on Mar 17, 2011
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    Happy St. Patrick's Day! We're ready to celebrate, but first we're learning a few facts about the history of this fun holiday!
  11. St. Patrick's Day

    How to celebrate St. Patrick's Day

    By Catherine Conelly on Mar 15, 2011
    A little festivity can go a long way on St. Patrick's Day. Get your holiday celebration going with these tips on everything from...
  12. St. Patrick's Day

    St. Patty's Day eats and drinks

    By Catherine Conelly on Mar 15, 2011
    Make sure you celebrate St.Patrick's Day with as much Irish charm as you can. Here are some of our favorite food and cocktail...
  13. Easter

    Ash Wednesday fasting: What you should know

    By Meagan Morris on Mar 9, 2011
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    Today is Ash Wednesday -- otherwise known as the start of Lent. Unfamiliar with the day? Read on to learn more.
  14. School Age Kids

    How do I tell my kids we're too broke for Christmas?

    By Cecily Kellogg on Dec 20, 2010
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    In this installment of Tough Love, Cecily Kellogg from Uppercase Woman offers her advice on how to deal with the effects of a...
  15. Family Activities

    Unique Hanukkah family traditions

    By Meagan Morris on Dec 2, 2010
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    There are many traditions observed on Hanukkah, but innovative Jewish families change up the standard activities with their own...