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Parenting How-to

How to teach your kids to be grateful

We live in a material world, and unfortunately many of us spoil our kids. Parents want to give their children more than they had...

Super Moms Guide: School & Learning

Should you run for school committee?

Is running for a school committee for you? In towns and cities across America, it's local election season. Actually, the whole year...

Family Activities

10 Frugal family fun ideas

As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus...

Family Activities

Fun family weekend activities

Finding time to spend together during the course of a week can seem next to impossible for the average family between work, school,...

Mom & Dad

Monday Mom challenge: Find a new way to volunteer

At the start of a new school year, there's a new schedule be learned, to be adjusted to. New bus times, new after-school activities,...

Children's School & Education

Helping your child volunteer their time

If you are a mom who makes time in her busy schedule to volunteer, whether at your child's school, your church, or in other...

Adventure Travel

Go wild! Volunteer vacations to help wildlife

Stumped for something fun and original to do on your next family vacation? If your clan is a pack of animal-lovers with a taste for...

SheKnows TV: City Guide

Volunteer vacations for families in the U.S.

 If you're looking to strengthen your family bonds and teach your kids the importance of helping others, consider taking a family...

Community & Human Services

Global charities: How to plan a volunteer vacation

The holiday season is high time for baking, shopping, gift-giving, and get togethers, but the holidays are also prime time for two...

Family Activities

Volunteer with your kids: Projects to do together

Volunteering is a great way for you and your children to get involved in the community, make new friends while helping others and an...

Education

Teaching kids the value of volunteering

Volunteerism teaches basic character foundations to kids, and having them help other kids teaches them that people in need are...

Breast Cancer Awareness

Barbara Jo Kirshbaum: The million dollar walker who can’t walk away

It's not about the walking - it's about a world where breast cancer is only a memory. If you've ever wondered about the power of one...

Holidays & Seasons

Having a non-generic Memorial Day celebration

Memorial Day is often thought of as signaling summer days, warm weather and vacations. It's a day off from work, a day for outdoor...