Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap
Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan
Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!Home Life
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Hug Your TV, Part 2: A biased, opinionated and not even very scholarly review of PBS Sprout.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Katherine Turner
I’ve spent the past month watching every show PBS Sprout dishes up and man am I pasty. Crib my notes for what to let the kiddies watch and keep your summer glow!
The Infant Who Never Stops Crying: 4 Ideas For Mothers Of Colicky Kids
Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
If your baby cries unceasingly, you need help as much as your child does. Though it may take months, your child will eventually stop. You, on the other hand, will carry the scars of the difficult time for years unless you learn ways to move forward. Here are some ideas.
Innovative Eco-Diaper Bag For a Cleaner, Safer World
Posted 2 weeks 5 days ago by Will Chen
Seventh Generation is an award winning manufacturer of non-toxic, environmentally safe products. Our friends at Wise Bread are always raving about this company, so we were pretty excited when they announced their new creation: A stylish Eco-Diaper Bag.
Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us
Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago by Sherry Pardy
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?
Tips for a Safer Fireworks Display
Posted 4 weeks 3 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
The statistics are frightening. 10,000 Americans were treated for injuries from fireworks last year alone! The majority of the incidents were burn-related, and most could have been prevented. Learn how to keep your children out of harm’s way with this handy guide from the CPSC.
Kid Friendly Trips with TripFlix
Posted 4 weeks 3 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Gas prices have you and the kids home for the summer? You might want to give the interactive DVD TripFlix a try and do some couch traveling in an air conditioned living room with teens Alex and Emily to 25 destinations across the USA.
Train your kids to swallow a choking hazard with Lego “Fun Snacks”
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael
It all seems like some crazy practical joke or belated April Fool’s gag, but this one is real. Kellogg’s have teamed up with Lego to produce what can only be described as the most dangerous idea for a kid’s snack…ever.
The Best Toys Aren’t Toys at All
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Go ahead and spend that $100 for the ultimate in baby activity centers. Go organic, if you want, but don’t blame me when your tot comes running up to you begging to play with his favorite new toys – a rubber shoe cover and a piece of Styrofoam.
Please Stop Giving Advice. It isn't Helpful.
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Corina Fiore
The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.
Dads, Be a Hero
Posted 5 weeks 23 hours ago by Jason White
The May 2008 issue of Parents magazine featured a small section entitled, "Who's Your Hero?" Kids answered in the typical fashion citing their Dad, Mom, teachers, etc. But one answer really struck me. Six year-old David replied, "I don't have a hero."
Stretch Those Pennies with Watered-Down Cooking
Posted 5 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
Water is cheap (free in some areas.) Why are you not using it to stretch y our grocery dollars? Maybe you’re afraid of feeling cheap, or feel that you will somehow be robbing your children of precious nutrients. Put away your doubts, and learn the acceptable ways to dilute your dinners!
Plastic Bottle Concerns
Posted 5 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee
Plastic bottles are on everyone’s mind, but before you buy an expensive “safe” alternative, it’s good to know that not all plastics are that bad.
Hug Your TV Part 1: Turning it on won't suck your kids' smarts any more than making it a planter will get them into Stanford.
Posted 6 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Like any form of art or entertainment, TV runs the gamut from the horrendous to the sublime, and with only a little initial channel-surfing in the name of research, you can learn to enjoy the medium guilt-free and eventually advance to using your former nemesis for the betterment of your children.
Kids Music that Doesn't Suck
Posted 7 weeks 2 hours ago by Sherry Pardy
Looking for some tunes for the smaller set that don't include 5 guys in bright colored shirts singing about an octopus? Luckily, good, fun kids music isn’t so obscure anymore.
Exhausted? Frustrated? Rx: Strong Dose Of Make Believe
Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Exhausted? Frustrated with work? Needing a change of scene? Your toddler might have just the right medicine. Call it a placebo, call it new age but a big dose of Make Believe might be just what you need. Here’s how it works.
American Idol – Family Friendly or Adult TV?
Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?
Why Dads Can't Be Babysitters
Posted 9 weeks 5 hours ago by Jason White
I know over the years, before I had kids myself, I used to joke with older guys, or married friends that they had to "baby-sit" this weekend if I knew their wives were away. I'm not sure when this became the accepted phrase, but I would sure like to see men stop using it.
Kids and Cell Phones: Paying for Peace of Mind
Posted 9 weeks 2 days ago by Jason White
A few of my daughter's friends have a cell phone, and after talking with other parents I can understand how it may be comforting to know your child could reach you if separated. I began to think of scenarios when it could be helpful for my kids to have a cell phone.
Summer Fun Safety Tips
Posted 9 weeks 4 days ago by Jason White
In the coming weeks school-aged children around the country will be celebrating their new-found freedom. While the long, lazy days of summer offer a great time to enjoy the outdoors, they also present more oppportunities for kids to get injured. Keep the following safety tips in mind when planning your summer activities.
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