For a lot of babies, pacifiers can soothe and help fussy babies float off to dreamland, without the help of a sometimes-exhausted mom. But when kids start to depend on pacis — or binkies — to fall asleep or for comfort, often up to the age of 4, then it’s…
Trying to get your children to eat their vegetables can be an exercise in futility. Does every meal feel like a power struggle as you work desperately to get your kids to polish off a simple serving of greens? Relax, you’re not alone. Plenty of parents are in the same…
You may have heard of the uproar caused when one New York mom and blogger allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the subway alone in 2008. Lenore Skenazy armed her son with maps and subway routes and sent him on a short trip to prove that so-called “helicopter parents” are…
You know the kids should eat a healthful breakfast before they head to the bus stop, right? But sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the morning scramble to get everyone out the door, breakfast can be an afterthought for some families. And while something is better than nothing, there…
A cookout is a great way to get friends and family together for a delicious meal and lots of fun. But there are a few precautions to take when it comes to keeping kids safe around the grill and in the yard. Before you light the grill, be sure it’s…
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes from a homemade photo booth. Photo booths are all the rage for adult parties, so it only makes sense that they’d also be a hit among the younger generations. It’s sure to be the life of the party. Before…
Is medicine time a royal pain for you? Welcome to the club. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t trained in the medical field. So dispensing meds — whether it’s pain reliever, cough syrup or even eye drops — can become a real hassle. How many times has your little one left…
Sure, it’s nice to get all those lovely crayon-scribbled notes that say “I love you,” along with a soggy bowl of fruit loops and vase of dandelions in bed. But it’s OK to want a little more out of Mother’s Day. After all, consider what you do for your family…
Do you earn an ‘F’ when it comes to shopping for school supplies? This year, get more for your money and send them to school with everything they need. First, take an inventory of the items that you have lying around in playrooms, bedrooms or offices. You may have enough…
Pop Pop. Mom Mom. Papa. Nana. Grandpa. Grandma. They go by many different names, but their role is always the same – to spoil their grandchildren with hugs, kisses and everything in between. Every year, Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. When Marian McQuade founded National…