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11. The New Rules of Teen Dating
[MOMS]
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 call - then intercepting said call before one of your parents picked up and found a boy on the other end? For today's teens, those days are long gone. You may not have any earthly idea anyone's called your child, let alone that she's accepted a date, unless you check cell phone records or... Read More
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 call - then intercepting said call before one of your parents picked up and found a boy on the other end? For today's teens, those days are long gone. You may not have any earthly idea anyone's called your child, let alone that she's accepted a date, unless you check cell phone records or... Read More
12. Homeschooling Your Child
[MOMS]
You have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your child and now you have to ready yourself and your kids for all the trials and tribulations that come with it. You know that the road ahead may be a bit bumpy, but the rewards more than make up for it. Homeschooling affords you a chance to produce a well rounded and well adjusted personality in your child that is by no means an easy achievement. Obviously, the first... Read More
You have decided that homeschooling is the way to educate your child and now you have to ready yourself and your kids for all the trials and tribulations that come with it. You know that the road ahead may be a bit bumpy, but the rewards more than make up for it. Homeschooling affords you a chance to produce a well rounded and well adjusted personality in your child that is by no means an easy achievement. Obviously, the first... Read More
13. Pregnancy Tests 101
[MOMS]
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you're getting accurate results? The first mistake many women make is testing too early. Pregnancy tests detect the presence of hCG - a hormone produced when the placenta starts developing. If the fertilized egg... Read More
14. June Is National Child Safety Awareness Month
[MOMS]
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it's camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it's important for kids to be supervised. It's hard to hear about kids being taken or hurt, but it does happen, and that's why June is Child Safety Awareness Month. "Child... Read More
15. Sit Pretty: EZ Ways Save Money On Childcare
[MOMS]
Daycare can put a major dent in your wallet. Are those weekly checks breaking your bank? While childcare is a necessary evil for working and non-working parents, there are ways that you can save some cash. For starters, shop around. Do your research and find out which facilities give you the most bang for your buck. If you work long hours, you'll likely want to send your child to a daycare that offers long hours at one cost, instead of... Read More
Daycare can put a major dent in your wallet. Are those weekly checks breaking your bank? While childcare is a necessary evil for working and non-working parents, there are ways that you can save some cash. For starters, shop around. Do your research and find out which facilities give you the most bang for your buck. If you work long hours, you'll likely want to send your child to a daycare that offers long hours at one cost, instead of... Read More
16. Product Review: Pack and Plays
[MOMS]
When new moms-to-be are filling out their baby registry or shopping for everyday infant must-haves, they often overlook a very important item: the portable playpen. It's hard to look at a helpless, wrinkled newborn and understand that within a matter of a few months, she'll start to roll over, which will lead to sitting up, which will lead to crawling or scooting...you get the picture. In under a year you'll have a super-active ball... Read More
When new moms-to-be are filling out their baby registry or shopping for everyday infant must-haves, they often overlook a very important item: the portable playpen. It's hard to look at a helpless, wrinkled newborn and understand that within a matter of a few months, she'll start to roll over, which will lead to sitting up, which will lead to crawling or scooting...you get the picture. In under a year you'll have a super-active ball... Read More
17. The Best Cities for Kids' Activities
[MOMS]
Whether you're looking at moving to a new city or just exploring some areas of the country you've never seen, there are some really great attractions for kids all over. Of course you want to hit the "biggies" - Disney World, Disneyland and the various points in between - but there are some great family-friendly cities that offer entertainment for the whole family, and perhaps a little education as well. The Washington, D.C., area offers... Read More
Whether you're looking at moving to a new city or just exploring some areas of the country you've never seen, there are some really great attractions for kids all over. Of course you want to hit the "biggies" - Disney World, Disneyland and the various points in between - but there are some great family-friendly cities that offer entertainment for the whole family, and perhaps a little education as well. The Washington, D.C., area offers... Read More
18. Make Your Kids Happy Campers
[MOMS]
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but choose the wrong one, and you'll hear about it for years to come. It's important to decide whether your child is ready for sleepaway camp or if day camp is the way to go. Kids as young as 6 years old can attend sleepaway camps - but should they? It's a judgment call on your part as a parent. Some kids as old as 10 aren't ready; it just depends on the child. If she's regularly spending... Read More
Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but choose the wrong one, and you'll hear about it for years to come. It's important to decide whether your child is ready for sleepaway camp or if day camp is the way to go. Kids as young as 6 years old can attend sleepaway camps - but should they? It's a judgment call on your part as a parent. Some kids as old as 10 aren't ready; it just depends on the child. If she's regularly spending... Read More
19. Help Your Child Make Friends
[MOMS]
While it's true that you can't do everything for your child, there's no reason you can't guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are steps you can take to set your child up for success. In ideal world, your child would have no trouble developing lifelong friendships from the get-go.... Read More
While it's true that you can't do everything for your child, there's no reason you can't guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are steps you can take to set your child up for success. In ideal world, your child would have no trouble developing lifelong friendships from the get-go.... Read More
20. Is Your Child Ready for Preschool?
[MOMS]
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
If your child is around the age of 3, then you might contemplate whether or not it's time to get him into preschool. There are a lot of variables that go into a child's - and parent's! - readiness for school. If you're a stay-at-home mom who's ready for a few hours to herself, then preschool offers the perfect opportunity, especially if you feel your child needs more intellectual stimulation. Preschool provides socialization and the... Read More
