Dive into Pool Safety Who says there ain't no cure for the summertime blues? You'll be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn't enjoy spending time by the pool. For most families, ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Scoring High with Video Games Are you ready for it to be game over for your kids when it comes to the Xbox, Playstation and other video technology? You're probably not alone. There ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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When Can You Find the Best Bargains? If you're thinking about doing all your holiday shopping on Black Friday, Cyber Monday or any other time this weekend, then you may be wondering if you're ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Slay the Candy Monster: How to Handle Halloween Sweets Probably the most frightening aspect of Halloween is the amount of candy your children bring home. No matter which type of sweet treats they get, it all ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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5 Ways to Get Your Family Moving The trappings of modern American culture-TiVo/high-speed Internet/texting--make it a special challenge for families to stay fit and active. Unless you ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Self-Serve After-school Snacks Kids are normally ravenous when they come off the bus and running through the door in the afternoon. Satisfying their appetites without serving junk and ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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iParenting: There's an App for That! It used to be that parents were skeptical when it came to their kids using cell phones. The technology seemed too grown up for kids and teens, and the ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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When Little Bobby Bites... Vampires may be all the latest rage, but what's a parent to do when she discovers she's rearing her own little Edward Cullen? We're talking about the ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Midnight Medicine: Should You Call the Doctor? Moms dread that wake-up call in the middle of the night that signals illness in their child. Whether it's a fever, vomiting or something else, a nighttime ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Backpack Safety: What Are the Basic Rules? Most kids carry backpacks to school everyday, and pediatricians, physical therapists and parents are reporting increasing numbers of schoolchildren complaining ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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The New Rules of Teen Dating Remember the embarrassment of having to insist your date come in to meet your parents? Or the anticipation of sitting by the phone waiting for a boy to ... Read Full Story | Comments (1)

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Cash In: 10 Best Sweepstakes on the Web Winning is everything, especially when it comes to sweepstakes. The Internet is peppered with promises of lucrative cash giveaways, but it's often hard ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Better Sleep Month: Eliminate Energy Sappers May is National Better Sleep Month, and for moms, better sleep - and more sleep - may feel like an unattainable goal. But if you're sleep-deprived, life ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Functioning on Fewer than 40 Winks The arrival of a new baby affects all aspects of parents' lives, but the one that may have the most impact is the amount - or lack thereof - of sleep ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Five Tips for Getting Picky Kids to Eat Fruits and Vegetables Is your child super-picky? It's sometimes tough to know whether cautious eaters, as I like to call them, are getting proper nutrition. Here are a few ... Read Full Story | Comments (2)

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Getting Your Kids to Try New Things Power struggles with children can't always be avoided. When it comes to food, you may be wondering how you can get your kids to try new things without ... Read Full Story | Comments (1)

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Handling Other People's Sick Kids Sick and tired of having kids who are sick and tired? Face it, all of the hand sanitizer in the world isn't going to protect your child from the big bad ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Are Growing Pains a Pain for Your Child? It may sound like a myth, or just an '80s sitcom. But growing pains are no laughing matter to the kids who experience them and know that they're real. ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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What to Expect in Elementary School Whether you have a child who's entering a school environment for the first time or you have a seasoned preschooler or older child, the elementary school ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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Puppy Love: Keeping Kids Safe There's nothing cuter than watching your children engage in play with man's best friend. Unfortunately, it's not always fun and games with your four-legged ... Read Full Story | Comments (0)

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