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Tips for a Stress-Free Homework Routine

Many parents dread their kids’ school homework as much, if not more than their kids do. It’s not easy to squeeze homework into schedules packed tight with after-school activities, family

Tips for Managing Kids’ Screen Time

According to a really scary quote from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, children in the United States watch an average of three to four hours of television

Have Twins? Give Them Quality Time Separately

Most parents struggle with not getting enough time one-on-one with their children, but if you are a parent of twins or multiples you’re likely battling the guilt and logistics of

Take Note! Tips for the New School Year

Back-to-school time is nearly here, which means parents everywhere are bracing for the frenzied shopping, new schedules, and busy days that are soon to come. With so much to do

Sun Smarts 101: Teaching Kids Sun Safety

Part of raising kids to be mindful of their health and safety is teaching them the importance of protecting themselves from the sun’s harmful rays. Nearly a quarter of

Tips for Dining Out with Kids

Eating at restaurant with kids sounds like a great idea. There’s no food to prep, prepare and serve, no table to set, and the best part, no dishes to clean.

Tips for Keeping Kids Cavity-Free and Smiling Bright

The American Dental Association recently changed its recommendations for children, now advising caregivers to start brushing children’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste as soon as the first tooth comes in, rather than

Tips for Helping Your Family Fight Seasonal Allergies

Spring’s longer days and warm breezes may be bringing more than you’re bargaining for if you or your children suffer from seasonal allergies. The itchy, watery eyes, runny nose and

Tips to Help Ease Your Child’s Separation Anxiety

Guest Post by Vicky Keston of Gooselings If your life with young children is anything like mine, it’s rare that you’re able to walk to the bathroom without a child

Tips for Helping Kids Adjust to Daylight Savings

For most of the country, it’s time to turn the clocks ahead one hour this weekend, as we officially move to Daylight Savings Time, Sunday, March 9. Interestingly, newborns