The temptation after all that Thanksgiving consumption is to pass out until it’s time to start shopping.  But, the hours after the meal can also be a chance for families to spend quality time outdoors and burn a few of those extra calories. Playoutdoors.com suggests…

Yesterday, my daughter lost her first front tooth. She asked me if the tooth fairy would use a GPS or map to find our home. I told her that the tooth fairy was facing recessionary pressure and has lowered the…

One of the biggest threats for pre-teens and teens on the internet is cyber bullying - repeated verbal abuse through instant messages, emails, and social networking sites. Adults can’t see or hear the abuse, so cyber bullies go unpunished and…

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 enjoyed the tips outlined by Dr. Michele Borba about the six most common back-to-school hassles that families will face in the coming months and some simple solutions. The new school year can bring frantic mornings, homework wars, forgotten lunches, and carpool conundrums.  Here…

In a travel story Sunday, I wrote of a social experiment I conducted using my own four kids as the hapless Guinea Pigs. For a 540-mile, 11-hour excursion in the minivan I unplugged all electronic media. This was road travel as…

Our culture glorifies gossip — from shows like “Gossip Girl” to websites created just so people can anonymously post rumors about others. Gossip-mongering sites like TMZ.com are considered sources of “news” for millions. There’s a cost with our collective gossip…

The Save-a-Lot grocery chain shares these tips for packing a school lunch your child is sure to eat:

1. Mix it up. Never pack the same thing two days in a row. Even changing the drink or sides can make another…

Strong readers have a built-in advantage in school. They are more likely to get better grades, score better on tests and feel more successful as students – even in the most challenging classes.

So, here’s the dilemma facing parents of boys: How…

In a few short weeks, most children will be back in their classrooms.

To make sure you child gets off to a strong start, there is a simple habit parents can teach their children: Get organized. One of the more common causes of poor…