Snow Day Fun – Doggy Birthday
What do you do if you get a snow day (scratch that, two snow days) after a long winter break? And I’m not talking about …
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Articles, advice and solutions for parents of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Games that will last: Top Picks from the 2013 Chicago Toy & Game Fair
Our family loves to test toys and games. We buy new games, get them as gifts and (more often than I’d like) try them out …
Why you hear “I Hate You” from your child and what you can do about it
How many parents have heard “I hate you” at least once? If you never have, consider yourself lucky and wise. If you did, don’t despair, …
101 on School Lunches
It took me some time to come up with the title for this post. My original idea was “Taking the panic out of back to …
Preparing Your Child for 1st Grade
Written by Kandace Heller, a freelance writer from Orlando, Florida. Entering the 1st grade is a big deal for any child. If your child is …
Play-dates that Work
Have you ever seen a manual for setting kids’ play-dates? It doesn’t exist. Yet, play-dates are essential for kids to get more comfortable in the …
Kids and Charity Work: Empathy and beyond
How do you get kids to understand and get interested in charity? I asked a number of experts and kids who participated in charitable activities. …
Five Solutions for Picky Eaters
What parent doesn’t struggle at the dinner table with wiggly fun-seeking child? Eating may be the last point on their agenda. Don’t despair, there are …
The Word on Cord Blood Banking
Cord blood banking is a hot subject among the medical professionals and new and expecting parents. There is so much information out there. How do …
Road Trip: 15 Tips for a Fun, Safe & Sane Driving vacation with kids
Road trips can be a wonderful way for a family to bond and find new experiences and discover destinations together. “This is a shared experience, …