We came across a story on the news wires that reinforced our decision to go TV-free during the week. You control it or it controls you:

The Nielsen Co. says in a study released last week that children ages 2 to…

I am very lucky in that I get to work from home one day a week. On that day I sit in front of my computer in my sweats, letting my hair air dry. I can hear the kids giggling (and…

Even though my children are too young to really understand the speeches and special significance of today’s inauguration, I wanted to witness this piece of history with them by my side.

I was not the only parent who pulled her children…

WINNERS UPDATE: In my book, each of these suggestions is a winner since it worked for the poster. We are leaving for our T-Day vacation today, so I’ll start trying some of these suggestions when we return. I think I’ll try K8’s…

It’s finally here! Hip, hip, hooray! For families who have been living, breathing, hyperventilating this election, this day could not come any quicker.

I’ve been amazed at how involved even the youngest little citizens have been in this election cycle. The…

So begins spring vacation for school children around the region…and high traffic time for places like City Museum and Magic House. Fun but exhausting! Anybody got any ideas out there that don’t require a tank of gas and and a pricey admission ticket? Yesterday,…