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Checklist for stepparents

"Blending a family is hard work," said Charlotte Shoup Olsen, Kansas State University Research and Extension family systems...

Parenting Articles

Kids' favorite holiday music

The house always seems more festive with music playing, and that's especially true at the holiday season. With so much great music...

Parenting Articles

Is your kid smarter than that contestant?

Way back in “the olden days” before cell phones and email, game shows weren’t exactly prime time entertainment. Sure, you could...

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Hot holiday books: New releases your kids want to read

Even though we've barely dusted off the backpacks and started the school year, it's already time to start thinking about holiday...

Parenting Articles

Great kids' books about love

It's fun to find books that really speak to your kids. As Valentine's Day approaches and kids hear and think more about what love...

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Fall TV finds for your kids

The change of seasons from summer to fall brings a sigh of relief for parents everywhere (that is, everywhere in the northern...

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Educational shows your kids will watch

Remember back before you had kids and you told everyone how your children would never watch TV? Yeah. So, then, around the time your...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Get kids involved in painting their rooms

One of the easiest home improvement projects around is a can of paint. With a gallon of a fabulous color and a few hours, you can...

Parenting Articles

Help kids deal with disappointment

Your child comes in the door in tears. He didn't make the spelling bee. Her best friend is moving away. The cool kids wouldn't sit...

Family Activities

How to have a family game night

Family game night has become one of those buzz words that everyone is talking about. But more than just a hot topic, family game...

Parenting Articles

Books for Reluctant Readers

Reading is one of those critical skills kids simply can't avoid for long. And when you have a reluctant reader, the pressure to find...

Parenting Articles

Beyond Harry Potter: Fantasy and Adventure Reads to Fill Your Child’s Bookshelf

Now that the Harry Potter series has reached its conclusion, kids are clamoring for books to fill the void. Fantasy and adventure...

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Best free online games for kids

Even your kids have discovered the treasure trove that is the Internet, and they want to have their fun online just like the rest of...

Parenting Articles

10 Great educational kids' games for Nintendo DS and Wii

Your kids love their video games, and you grit your teeth whenever you glance up to see them staring at the screen. Despite what you...

Valentine's Family Fun

Valentine's crafts for kids

What would a holiday be without a craft? Since Valentine's Day is about spreading the love, why not have your child bring something...

Sex After Kids

10 Ways to make time for sex after baby

A new baby can do wonders for a couple's emotional connection. But your sexual connection? Not so much. A lackluster sex life is one...

Super Moms Guide: Cooking & Cleaning

Getting kids to do chores

Tired of running endless loads of laundry and constantly cleaning the kitchen? Kids as young as 6 can make a meaningful contribution...

Grandparents

Grandparents who break the rules

I think aliens must take over our bodies when we become grandparents. All of a sudden, we find ourselves doing things we wouldn't...

Entertaining Menus & Recipes

Kid-friendly New Year’s party

If you are planning on staying in this New Year's Eve with your kids, there's no reason to miss out on the evening's fun as a...

Child Development & Health

9 At-home activities for sick kids

Most kids like to fake a fever every now and then so they can skip school and play video games all day. But when kids are really...