Posted May 21, 2010 - 08:10 by Lain Ehmann
Kids in the kitchen may seem more trouble than fun, but just think -- if you play your recipe cards right, your young'uns may soon take over cooking duty altogether! Here's a list of resources to get you started on your path to a "What's for Dinner, Mom?"-free life.Posted April 28, 2010 - 08:54 by Rhonda Franz
Paying children for academic performance is a controversial topic. Many parents, and some researchers, support the idea. Do you?Posted April 21, 2010 - 22:24 by Rhonda Franz
It's hard to keep up with the research on multitasking. Of course, doing simultaneous jobs is not a new concept for moms and dads. What parent can get along without it?Posted March 26, 2010 - 07:59 by Lain Ehmann
Despite their resistance to "chores," kids don't start out hating helping around the house. No matter what age your children, you'll find some tips on getting them to earn their keep in this week's "Best of" blog round-up.Posted March 19, 2010 - 06:34 by Lain Ehmann
In the spring, a parent's fancy turns to thoughts of... cleaning! Something about the fresh air and warmer weather makes us naturally inclined to spruce up our living areas. One of the toughest places in the house is the kids' domain -- so many little pieces! These blog posts will help you get a handle on the task at hand.Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.Posted February 10, 2010 - 12:24 by Fred Lee
It may not seem like it, but teenagers are not only listening to their parents, but they even appreciate and value their presence.Posted November 8, 2009 - 22:23 by Debbie Dragon
Children learn best from example –- and financial lessons are no exception to the rule. Even if your own money habits have not been the best, it's never too late to start educating your children (and yourself!) about money.Posted October 21, 2009 - 14:51 by Lain Ehmann
Due to an unfortunate encounter with a Toyota Camry, my little VW bug is in the shop, and we're driving a Kia. Want to know the number one form of entertainment for my kids over the past week? Cranking the manual windows up and down in our rental car.Posted August 5, 2009 - 08:08 by Sonja Stewart
From Michelle Obama's White House garden, to backyard chicken coops across America, it seems everyone is trying their hand at homesteading. Whether you're doing it to save money, improve the environment, or just have tastier eggs, here are a few things to research before taking the plunge into chicken farming.Posted July 31, 2009 - 06:40 by Marla Walters
"I'll feed him." "I'll take care of it." Please, can we get a (fill in the blank)? Maybe you'll successfully teach responsibility to your children. Or not . . .Posted March 14, 2009 - 07:06 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Kids are messy. Some parents (perhaps you?) like to keep their homes neat. How do you get your child to clean up the mess without tears or begging or threats? Here are four ideas.Posted January 17, 2009 - 05:21 by Fred Lee
Are we doing our children any favors by taking care of everything for them?Posted August 18, 2008 - 14:05 by Linsey Knerl
Finding what motivates isn’t always easy. But once you do, great things can be accomplished!Posted August 1, 2008 - 13:19 by Linsey Knerl
The mess that a preschooler makes is revolting at times. Determined to straighten without doing ALL the work, I implemented a plan to include them in my duties. It worked better than I could have ever hoped for.Posted June 25, 2008 - 19:47 by Sherry Pardy
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?Posted April 22, 2008 - 09:00 by Sherry Pardy
Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!Posted April 20, 2008 - 11:32 by Lori Kerrigan
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