Play It Safe: Sports Activity Musts

Play It Safe: Sports Activity Musts

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You think your children are ready to play ball (or any other sport for that matter), but are they really properly prepared? When it comes to playing the field, it’s a matter of safety first. Parents have an obligation to take all of the steps necessary to ensure that their…

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Tweens: What to Expect

Tweens: What to Expect

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Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids – and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child – and…

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3 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

3 Homemade Christmas Ornaments

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Look at just about any Christmas tree, and the most eye-catching ornaments are usually the ones made from scratch. You don’t have to spend a fortune on those store-bought ornaments to make your tree stand out. In fact, you can create some awesome ornaments from scratch right in the comfort…

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Outdoor Fun with Bubbles

Outdoor Fun with Bubbles

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For many kids, summer fun just wouldn’t be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It’s cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You…

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The Best Cities for Kids’ Activities

The Best Cities for Kids’ Activities

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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…

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Get a Leg Up on Sock-Saving Tips

Get a Leg Up on Sock-Saving Tips

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When it comes to keeping tabs on socks, are you constantly at a loss? It may seem like the washer and dryer are consuming random socks, even if that isn’t the case. The good news is that there are steps you can take to put your best foot forward in…

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Educational Family Vacations

Educational Family Vacations

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Want to get a little something more out of your vacation than a sunburn or some souvenir mouse ears? Try taking the kids on an educational vacation this year, where they can supplement what they learn in school with some real family fun. Museums and zoos close to home are…

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Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

Breathe Easy: Home Remedies For Kids’ Colds

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There’s nothing worse than nursing a sick child back to health. Most parents feeling completely helpless as their little ones cough, sneeze, vomit and wheeze. That’s when it’s time to call in the cavalry – and by cavalry we mean those home remedies that many moms swear by. Although these…

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Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use

Sneaky Discipline Tricks Teachers Use

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It’s sometimes amazing to watch what seems like an out-of-control child submit to a teacher’s bidding at school. Parents who are exasperated with their kids’ at-home antics can be really surprised when they watch their child interact successfully with their teachers away from home. How do teachers harness all that…

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