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5 Reasons to Send Your Kid Packing

Posted May 15, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Culture, High School, Higher Education, Extra Curricular

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Want to give your teen an amazing learning opportunity? Give them a suitcase and a passport!

A More Organized Life Is at Your Fingertips

Posted May 14, 2012 - 10:56 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Time Management, Work Balance

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Everything you need to keep track of for a more organized life is right at your fingertips. If you can reign in your time on the internet, it is the place for savvy moms to track everything, from lists to schedules to finances.

5 Tips for Conquering Car Clutter With Kids on the Go

Posted April 17, 2012 - 03:39 by Katrina Simeck

Tips

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Does your car have that "lived-in" look? We've got five tips for keeping your Mom Taxi in tip-top shape!

5 Crafty Ideas for a More Colorful Spring

Posted March 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Pre School, K-8

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Involving kids in colorful craft activities is a fun way to welcome spring. Read on for 5 easy ideas that will help you spring into the season.

How to Survive the College Decision Season

Posted March 6, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, High School, Higher Education

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Spring brings bright flowers and sunshine — and letters from college admissions offices. Let the mailbox stalking begin! Read on for tips to help your child survive this trying time.

Book Review: The Secret Power of Middle Children

Posted March 4, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

News & Commentary, Discipline, Conflict Resolution, Relationships

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Middleborns hold a precarious position in birth order. Want to know what makes them tick?

Should You Go Nuts for Coconuts?

Posted February 28, 2012 - 08:48 by Katrina Simeck

News & Commentary, Nutrition, Wellness

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Tempted to see what all the fuzz is about when it comes to coconut oil? Some experts say that you can look and feel great by adding this superfood to your daily routine, and into other foods for your family.

Working Toward Wellness? How to Stay on Track

Posted February 21, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Work Balance, Wellness

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Stay on the path to wellness with these easy tips!

Eat Your Veggies! 6 Tips for Getting Your Fill

Posted February 13, 2012 - 11:25 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Nutrition

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Are you getting the recommended servings of veggies every day? Most of us aren't. Read on for tips to up your veggie intake with ease.

A Brand New Beauty Routine for a Brand New Year!

Posted January 31, 2012 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Wellness

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Want to bring a little more beauty into your new year? Use these tips to establish a brand new routine!

Giving Games and Gadgets: 7 Tips for Choosing Tech Toys

Posted December 10, 2011 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Entertainment, Learning Tools

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With so many software, games, and tech gadgets available, how can you make the best buying decisions? We've partnered with Dr. Erica Stevens from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America to give you seven tips for choosing tech toys this season.

Parenting Squad Holiday Guide: Tis the Season...for Meal Planning!

Posted December 9, 2011 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Nutrition

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Keep your sanity during dinner time with these meal-planning tips!

Parenting Squad Holiday Guide: What NOT to Write in a Holiday Letter

Posted November 29, 2011 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Etiquette, Culture

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Christmas letters are like fruitcake — either you love them or you hate them. Read on for five tips on what NOT to write.

Serving Up Thanks Without the Turkey: Cooking Vegetarian on Thanksgiving

Posted November 15, 2011 - 01:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Entertainment, Nutrition

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Serving a Thanksgiving dinner without turkey can still be tasty!

Book Review: The iConnected Parent

Posted August 21, 2011 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Higher Education

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Throughout her first year of university, my daughter and I texted, called, emailed, Facebooked, and Skyped. After reading "The iConnected Parent: Staying Close to Your Kids in College (and Beyond) While Letting Them Grow Up"...I felt like I might have done it all wrong.

Ready For Meatless Mondays? 5 Tips For Going Vegetarian

Posted June 5, 2011 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Wellness

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Dedicate one day a week to meatless meals to improve your family's health.

Painted Toenails Cause Gender Confusion? Seriously?

Posted April 25, 2011 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

News & Commentary, Pre School, K-8

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Can painting toenails lead to gender confusion? Critics of a JCrew ad think so. As the mom of a teenage son, I couldn't disagree more.

Film Review: Race to Nowhere

Posted March 27, 2011 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

News & Commentary, Education, Culture, High School, Extra Curricular

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Race to Nowhere offers sobering look at "the dark side of America's achievement culture." It's a must-see for parents and educators.

Clip Your Way to Savings: 5 Tips for Using Coupons

Posted February 14, 2011 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Finances

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Want to learn how to save dollars and cents on your grocery bill? Read on to learn how to clip your way to savings with couponing.

Tips for Going (And Saving) Green This Holiday Season

Posted December 5, 2010 - 21:00 by Katrina Simeck

Tips, Finances, Wellness

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The holidays are a season of giving, but it can be difficult to keep consumerism in balance with environmentalism. How do you spread holiday joy without increasing your carbon footprint and emptying your wallet? Read on for creative tips for greener holiday gift giving.