kids

  1. Family Activities

    Adventure outings with the family

    By Jen Klein on Jul 25, 2011
    You’ve done the bike rides and hikes and had a great time. But your kids are getting older and they are ready for more. You’re...
  2. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Create a summer playlist with your kids

    By Jen Klein on Jul 24, 2011
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    No matter what the music charts say (or the promoters try to promote), each summer has its own feeling, its own personality, its own...
  3. Mom & Dad

    No, life is not fair

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 19, 2011
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    The other day, I overheard my five-year-old son tell my seven-year-old daughter that, “Life is not fair.” While the heated...
  4. Child Development & Health

    Aromatherapy for kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 14, 2011
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    If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...
  5. Baby & Toddler

    4 Things to expect while raising two toddlers

    By Elizabeth Lyons on Jul 12, 2011
    Got toddlers? Then you know that these little people, while only 2 or 3 years old, are thoroughly convinced they rule the roost....
  6. Mom & Dad

    10 Quick tips for organizing the playroom

    By Sarah W. Caron on Jun 27, 2011
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    Toys, toys, everywhere: Sometimes, that’s how a playroom feels. But don’t let yours be that way! With a few easy tips, you can have...
  7. Child Development & Health

    Why teach responsibility?

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 27, 2011
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    As a parent, aren’t you amazed by the fact that kids are able to easily absorb some lessons while others take a little…prodding?...
  8. Child Development & Health

    Daredevil kid? How to keep your adrenaline-seeking child safe

    By Jen Klein on Jun 23, 2011
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    You’ve got one of those kids who just loves adrenaline and to push his or herself beyond the comfort zone. Most of the time...
  9. Time Management

    Mommy-tasking: Get your morning moving in the right direction

    By Kori Ellis on Jun 17, 2011
    Getting your kids (and yourself) off to a good start in the morning is easier said than done. If you tend to be disorganized, your...
  10. Tough Love

    How do I say "no"?

    By Kit @ Blogging Dangerously on Jun 14, 2011
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    In this installment of Tough Love, Kit from Blogging Dangerously offers tips on learning to say "no."
  11. Child Development & Health

    Using peer pressure to your parenting advantage

    By Jen Klein on Jun 13, 2011
    You likely remember your parents warning you about the dangers of peer pressure. “If your friend jumped off a cliff, would you do...
  12. Family Activities

    Kid-friendly gardening projects

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 13, 2011
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    There's nothing better than fresh air and dirt to help create childhood memories.Why not get outside for some kid-friendly gardening...
  13. Crafts

    How to make a handprint plaque for dad

    By Amanda Fornecker on Jun 3, 2011
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    Looking for a sweet way to memorialize your little one's growth for dad? Try a hand-print plaque craft. This craft can be as simple...
  14. Career and Time Management

    Working Mom 3.0:Use guilt for good

    By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on May 31, 2011
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    Working moms are no strangers to guilt. It's not always a bad thing, and can provide telling insight into changes that you could...
  15. Child Development & Health

    How to help your child manage simple fears

    By Jen Klein on May 25, 2011
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    It’s that shriek you know well. “Mommy, I’m scared!” What is it this time, you wonder and groan? A dog? A dust bunny? Something else...
  16. Outdoor Decor

    Small backyard fun, toddler style

    By Laura Willard on May 19, 2011
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    The backyard is often the place where kids have some of their earliest outdoor memories, playing on a jungle gym or running through...
  17. School Age Kids

    How to handle kids' crushes

    By Michelle Maffei on May 19, 2011
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    Whether it’s a secret crush on a cute kid from class or a crush on a teen pop star, chances are that your child’s first crush will...
  18. Child Development & Health

    Why is one child a risk taker and the other a couch potato?

    By Jen Klein on May 17, 2011
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    Every day mothers across the country and across the world marvel: How can two children from the same home be so different?! Same...
  19. Outdoor Decor

    Backyard makeover, city style

    By Laura Willard on May 11, 2011
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    If you live in the city and have a deck instead of a backyard, there's no reason you can't make it a family-friendly outdoor space...
  20. Activities for Kids

    Tips for selecting the right summer camp for your children

    By Mary Fetzer on May 10, 2011
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    Summer camp is a fun, interactive way for your child to develop self confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not all camps are the...
  21. Family Activities

    7 Kid-friendly outdoor activities

    By Tiernan McKay on May 4, 2011
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    With spring fast approaching, it's time to get the kids back into nature. Exposing them to a wide range of outdoor activities at a...