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Connecting With Kids
Connecting With Kids
Some of my best memories of time spent with my kids took place when we were financially strapped. This may sound odd, especially in light of today's economic downturn, but it pushed my creativity and thought process to different levels as I attempted to shield them from the stress of our financial situation and maintain a happy and healthy family life. Read More

Family Fun

Cooking With Kids - Expanding Their Palates
Cooking With Kids - Expanding Their Palates
Cooking with kids at home is a great family fun activity. Before you get started, there are a few parenting tips you need to figure out before starting. Having your children participate in the cooking and grocery shopping process provides great opportunities for expanding the palates of picky eaters too! Read More

Good Parenting

Healthy Family Vacation: Take a Hike!
Many parents are nixing the family vacation this summer as gas prices soar and economic situations make it harder and harder to make ends meet. One family vacation that is sure to leave your wallet breathing easy and is good for the whole family's health is a hiking trip! Lots of family fun is in store when the parents leave work behind and the kids get physically active! Read More
Tips for Guiding Your Child Through Puberty
We have all heard horror stories about parents trying to deal with their out of control teenagers. As hormones rage on, parents seemingly cower in fear as they try to make it through this difficult time in the lives of their children. While coping with teenage angst and strange behavior may seem difficult for parents, it is even worse on the teen. Read More
America's Favorite Pastime
As parents, we look for ways to include family fun into our hectic schedules. The majority of parenting resources and tips support the idea of spending time together as a family in order to keep up to date in your children's lives. One such family fun activity that works well is attending or watching a sporting event such as baseball, America's favorite pastime. Read More
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