Winning is everything, especially when it comes to sweepstakes. The Internet is peppered with promises of lucrative cash giveaways, but it’s often hard to figure out which offers give you the most bang for your buck. The last thing you want to do is waste your time – and…
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…
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. If you’ve ever noticed that your child seems to grow those long, gangly limbs seemingly overnight, then you’re not alone. Children…
Being a parent can be chaotic enough, but having a spouse who’s reluctant to help with the kids and chores can really up the stress meter. Dividing chores and responsibilities is one of the challenges of living with a partner, and not surprisingly, it’s one of the things couples bicker…
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 boils down to the same thing – sugar, sugar and more sugar. While you don’t want to rain on your child’s Halloween parade,…
New parents seem to sweat the small stuff more than seasoned parents. And while it’s true that babies develop at different rates, depending on when they were born, their temperament and myriad other factors, there are a few milestones that parents should look for as they enjoy watching baby grow….
It doesn’t matter whether Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not – you’ll more than likely see your fair share of chilly temperatures between now and spring. It’s the perfect time to revisit your child’s winter wardrobe and make sure you have everything you need to ensure your children survive…
When you’re shopping for video games, you might wonder what those little monogram squares are on the front of the game case. Well, just like the Motion Pictures Association of America, which assigns ratings to movies based on their content, there is an organization that does the same thing for…
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…
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…