Tips for creating your own day of play
It's time to turn off the video games, silence the cell phones and throw away the rulebooks. October is here and it's time to play. "Open-ended, freestyle play is the...
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Getting kids to eat their veggies, making mealtime less stressful — moms have always been problem-solvers. But some turned their problems into opportunities, and I recently chatted with several such...
Back to school made easy (or at least easier)
Back to School. Few words cause more dread in the hearts of so many. The lazy days of summer give way, with some resistance, to early morning alarms, homework, carpools...
Summer projects that make learning fun
"Summer Brain Drain" has met its match with hands-on activities that will keep your kids' minds tuned in and turned on. Air Cannon This cool experiment comes courtesy of the...
Batter up for some crafty fun
Score a homerun with these kid-friendly craft projects that celebrate America's pastime. Home Plate Door Sign Welcome guests "home" with this sign that also pays tribute to your favorite sport....
Peeps cuisine
Move over jellybeans! According to market research company, IRI, Peeps brand candies is the #1 non-chocolate branded candy at Easter. In fact, roughly 1.5 billion Peeps are consumed each spring....
Eat out, have fun without breaking the bank
Love going out, but hate spending money? It's easier than ever to find dinner deals and entertainment steals with just a click of a button. So when you want to...
Cures for cabin fever
Though February is the shortest month, its cold, gray days seem to drag on forever. For kids especially, this is when cabin fever sets in. So, to beat the "there's...
I resolve… really
We've all been there. We start off the year making a bunch of resolutions, lists of things we want to change or do differently going forward. Then we start off...
Celebrate the holidays with community service
As a parent, one of my greatest holiday joys is seeing my son's face, happy in the glow of colorful decorations, good cheer and in our house, lots of tinsel....