The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most stressful. Between shopping, baking, decorating, parties, and your kids’ expectations, you may find that you’re burning the candle at both ends. Our tips may help you to take charge of your holidays and your stress level this year! Make your holiday season what you want it to be. …
Chances are that your holiday season is marked by trips to the mall, baked goodies, holiday parties, and nicely wrapped presents. But you can teach your kids about the value of generosity and kindness this year by giving back to the community. Food banks and homeless shelters hit their busiest peak this time of year. Bring your kids with you …
The holidays are a joyous and festive time for many families. Decorating the house, lighting candles, baking holiday treats, and, of course, giving and receiving holiday gifts. But when your oldest asks for an American Girl doll and doesn’t receive it, or your video game addict gets only one game instead of three, your joyful holiday celebrations may end in …
As the holidays approach, your family is in for a treat, with a variety of festive, family friendly activities to choose from in your area. We’ve listed our top ten favorites, which will be a hit with adults and kids alike! Explore German culture by participating in a traditional German Christmas market, brought stateside. The Christkindlmarkt will take place on …
It starts at Thanksgiving. Lavish family meals are whipped up, pies and cookies are laid out, and somehow the big gatherings around the table, the snacking, and the decadent recipes seem to last until New Year’s. Allowing your kids to enjoy a few treats is fine, but if you’d like to keep your family’s sugar and fat consumption down during …
Most babies settle into a schedule of two naps per day by the time they reach six months of age. But just as you’re beginning to rely on the predictability of a morning and afternoon nap, you may start to notice that your little one’s naps become a bit erratic. This happens between 12 and 18 months and is usually …
Your child’s new friend at daycare is learning to swim, dancing her heart out in ballet, and may just be a budding gymnast. Your nephew has a weekend packed with activities ranging from music lessons to soccer. As your young child develops physically, mentally, and emotionally, it’s a great idea to keep him stimulated with extracurricular activities. But how much …
Remember the days before you had children? A Lego-free floor, a spotless car interior, and silk tops were a way of life. But once your baby turns into a toddler, the mess begins! Try our tips to keep clutter at bay! By the way, if your kids can learn to clean up at preschool or at their childcare center, then …
Picky eating. Picky eating is one of the most common problems parents of toddlers and preschoolers contend with. Some children eat only two or three foods, and refuse all others. Other kids love a certain food one week, only to reject it the next week. And all parents dread becoming a short order cook, making one meal only to be …
You’ve probably thumbed through the costume rack at your local big box store, and after several witches, black cats, and devils, you may be feeling a bit bored and somewhat at a loss. You’ve seen kids showing off unique, homemade costumes in past years, but if you’re a stranger to the crafty world of cardboard, felt, and hot glue, you …
