Kids can make a meal and eat it too!
The mere fact that Food Network channel counts 15 million kid viewers and about half of this little population routinely puts their recipes online should be a sign of how cooking is more than just a...
View ArticleTeaching Kids about Money
Disney certainly has its hand on the pulse of the little generation. One example is The Great Piggy Bank Adventure – a new exhibit at Epcot (see the web version at thegreatpiggybankadventure.com). It...
View ArticleFive Ways to get your Kids interested in Gardening
Once frost is not an issue anymore, you can start planting your spring garden. And if you have someone in the house who is not a fan of veggies, growing a garden together may be a great incentive to...
View ArticleHow to Find the Right Summer Camp for a Child with Special Needs
Finding a good camp for your child may require some research, calls, visits and reflection. You may use the web, or community resources, or advice from fellow moms, dads and grandmas. It’s a whole...
View Article7 Ways to Welcome Back To School with Ease
With the back to school rush, there comes a lot of stress and often a scheduling overload. You can take a breath and try to relax or follow a few suggestions to make your transition from summer glory...
View ArticleHow to Get your Kids to Eat their Veggies
How do you get your kids to eat what’s good for them? Vegetables not only pack a lot of vitamins but also plenty of complex carbs that prevent the spiking of the blood sugar, and they keep them fuller...
View ArticleToy Fair 2012
Written by: Tecca Tech Lifestyle Editor Jennifer Jolly. The hottest toys to inspire, educate and wow kids (and parents) over the next year I could get in some serious trouble at the Toy Fair. While...
View ArticleRoad Trip: 15 Tips for a Fun, Safe & Sane Driving vacation with kids
Road trips can be a wonderful way for a family to bond and find new experiences and discover destinations together. “This is a shared experience, and one that will be talked about during family...
View ArticleFive Solutions for Picky Eaters
What parent doesn’t struggle at the dinner table with wiggly fun-seeking child? Eating may be the last point on their agenda. Don’t despair, there are a few things you can do to make sure they actually...
View ArticlePlay-dates that Work
Have you ever seen a manual for setting kids’ play-dates? It doesn’t exist. Yet, play-dates are essential for kids to get more comfortable in the new school setting and get to know their peers better....
View ArticleWhy you hear “I Hate You” from your child and what you can do about it
How many parents have heard “I hate you” at least once? If you never have, consider yourself lucky and wise. If you did, don’t despair, there is an explanation and there are solutions. I turned to Dr....
View ArticleSnow Day Fun – Doggy Birthday
What do you do if you get a snow day (scratch that, two snow days) after a long winter break? And I’m not talking about a fun snow day when you can actually go outside and enjoy the sledding, skiing...
View Article
