The winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining holiday and cold-weather activities for kids. Parents and providers alike should look over this list of events, key dates and ... Read More

My kids are still on break from school, and are entertainment-starved. We've gone to the movies, been to the park, and of course, played and played with new toys. ... Read More

The presents have been unwrapped and new toys have joined your kids' other cherished possessions. But don't neglect the important next step: having your kids write thank-you notes. ... Read More

Having houseguests over the holidays can sometimes be a love/hate arrangement. After all, you love seeing dear family and friends, but extra company doese change the dynamics, food planning, ... Read More

Here's a recipe for a healthy, happy and stress-free holiday season! Regardless of your religious beliefs or family traditions, I hope you'll join me by taking this time to ... Read More

2006, here we come! Making resolutions for the New Year can be a fun family activity as well as one led by child care providers or teachers alike as ... Read More

Seeking some of that holiday magic for you and your family this season? Here are some ideas to help families reconnect with the spirit of the season.

You've just learned that your child is expected to participate in a gift-exchange at daycare. Before you panic, here are top 10 kid gifts made quick and easy!

If your family has become cyberfans, check out mostly uncommercial colorful website that is filled with fun and simple activities, games, stories and more for the holidays. My own ... Read More

Children's Books About Guide Liz Kennedy sent out this alert about recalls on children's books and it's certainly worth noting. If you have little ones or are buying presents ... Read More

If I've asked him once, I've asked him a thousand times. Now, I'm serious with my 14-year-old that he MUST rinse his dishes after he clears his plate or ... Read More

My kids are literally counting down the days until the start of winter break from school, and of course, Santa's visit. The holidays and the time from the regiment ... Read More

Quality babysitters are in short supply right now as holiday party invitations, dinners with the boss, and cocktail socials abound. 'Tis the season, after all. But for parents ... Read More

Have you selected a gift for your child's care provider or teacher yet? If not, you'd better hurry; holiday parties and winter break from care and school are quickly ... Read More

Call me crazy, but I actually like to go to stores and public places with my kids. No, it's not because I'm super mom or because they're always angels; ... Read More

I've received two notes this week about gift exchanges for my kids, and the season is still early! My kids adore these activities, and I do too now that ... Read More

More kids have asthma and allergies than ever before, according to the Center for Disease Control. The holidays can aggravate seasonal allergy symptoms through dusty decorations, mold, scents, and ... Read More