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The Orc Forge, Set #9476, a LEGO Lord of the Rings Review Lord of the Rings LEGO sets are finally here! The Orc Forge is an exclusive set so read on to find out whether its worth the hunt. May 27, 2012 - William Reed

Star Destroyer, Set #30056, a LEGO Star Wars Miniature Set Review LEGO has made many versions of the Star Wars Star Destroyer. This time its in its smallest form with a mini-scale. May 26, 2012 - William Reed

STAP, Set #30058, a LEGO Star Wars Set Review LEGO doesn't disappoint with the number of Star Wars sets it comes out with. Here's one of the special polybag sets that are often hard-to-find. May 26, 2012 - William Reed

Naboo Starfighter & Naboo, Set #9674, a LEGO Star Wars Planet LEGO Star Wars sets are highly collectable and now LEGO has released a series made specifically for collectors. Read on to see if this one is for you. May 26, 2012 - William Reed

Kai's Blade Cycle, Set #9441, a LEGO Ninjago Review As the ninja of Ninjago train, their abilities with the golden weapons grow. For Kai, he is able to change his fire sword into a dangerous blade cycle. May 24, 2012 - William Reed

Make a Butterfly Life Cycle Craft from Socks Kids can decorate a pair of old socks, transforming one into a caterpillar and the other into a butterfly in this educational craft for kids. May 24, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Jumping Snakes, Set #30085, a LEGO Ninjago Review Small polybag sets are great gifts to give for a number of occasions. This one is for Ninjago fans, especially those who like the ninja Jay. May 24, 2012 - William Reed

Cole ZX's Car, Set #30087, a LEGO Ninjago Review Ninjago has been a very popular line for LEGO with most sets selling out fast. This special polybag is no exception as its very hard to find. May 24, 2012 - William Reed

Batman Jetski, Set #30160, a LEGO Super Heroes Review Batman is back in LEGO form! This small, inexpensive set is the cheapest way to get Batman in his black costume. May 24, 2012 - William Reed

Duct Tape Craft Kids Can Make: Desk Organizer Use colorful or patterned duct tape in this kids' craft that turns simple cardboard tubes into a desk organizer that will help you stay organized. May 24, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Olivia's Desk, Set #30102, a LEGO Friends Review The new Friends series from LEGO is a very popular girl's toy. Olivia's Desk is one of the best of the new Friends polybags. Read on to see why. May 24, 2012 - William Reed

Emma's Car, Set #30103, a LEGO Friends Review LEGO Friends has turned out to be a popular girl's toy and inexpensive sets like Emma's Car are fun gifts to give to that little girl in your life. May 23, 2012 - William Reed

Construction Paper Heart with Hand Prints and Photo Craft Make a large heart out of construction paper with a child's handprints framing a smaller heart cut out of the middle, placing their picture in the space. May 21, 2012 - April Black

Craft Projects Kids Can Make for the Garden Two craft projects for kids allow them to create decorative, and useful, accents for the garden. Try one of these garden marker projects. May 20, 2012 - Susan Caplan

National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease a Leap for All Ages Advocates working to stop Alzheimer's won a huge victory with a federal plan to expand research, increase clinical trials and secure services for victims. May 17, 2012 - Mary King

Father's Day Gifts Kids Can Make for Dad Make a photo key chain or a luggage tag from duct tape ... useful gifts dad will appreciate this Father's Day. May 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Caregiver Awareness of Gout in Older Adults New caregivers may not recognize symptoms of gout or even know it exists. Is gout harmful? Is it treatable? What has caused an increase in gout cases? May 17, 2012 - Mary King

Father's Day Craft for Kids: Make a #1 Dad Trophy You don't need a lot of money to buy dad a gift on Father's Day when you can make this trophy from recycled materials. May 14, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Living Alone with Alzheimer's Poses Safety Issues Early stage Alzheimer's patients living alone risk their own personal safety. Restricting certain activities doesn't reduce the risks to neighbors. May 8, 2012 - Mary King

Make a Nature Exploration Bag with Children If your child loves collecting treasures in nature, this easy-to-make collection tote will save pockets and backpacks from crushed leaves and rocks. May 8, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Birthday Party Craft Idea: Pompom and Bead Jewelry for Girls Don't just hand out premade jewelry for a party favor. Instead, have the girls create jewelry during the birthday party and then bring it home as a favor. May 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Sleep Sacks: The Best Swaddle Blankets for Newborn Babies Swaddling calms a baby and is a lifesaver for many tired parents, but choosing the right swaddling blanket can be a challenge. May 3, 2012 - Jeris Swanhorst

Silk Flower Brooch or Barrette Mother's Day Crafts for Kids Older kids can create a stylish flower barrette or brooch for mom. She can wear it to Mother's Day brunch and all summer long. May 2, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Making a Mess: Things to Play with Young Children Before Baths Passing those few hours between dinner and bedtime can be a challenge with young children. Try two ideas for some good, messy fun, just in time to wash up. May 1, 2012 - Mary Hudlemeyer

The Mental and Emotional Side Effects of a Stroke Behavioral, cognitive and emotional changes in stroke victims often catch their loved ones by surprise. But, confusion, anger and memory loss are common. May 1, 2012 - Dee Dee Smith

Less Common, But Not Unusual Baby Names Are you looking for a baby name unusual enough to stand out, but not so uncommon that no one has heard of it? Here are some unique baby name ideas. Apr 30, 2012 - Lena Gott

The Case for Pro-Aging: An Answer to the Anti-Aging Craze Everywhere you look there are anti-aging products and programs. Stores, books, and even events all profit as they tout the importance of refusing to age. Apr 30, 2012 - Hildra Tague

Mother's Day Gift Ideas: Unique Photos that Say Mom Spell out "MOM" in rocks, seashells, crayons, pasta, and anything else you can think of and then take a picture of the results for a one-of-kind gift. Apr 30, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Make a Mother's Day Picture Frame from a Recycled CD Use an old compact disk to create a picture frame with a magnet. Your artwork acts as a backdrop for a favorite photo to give to mom on Mother's Day. Apr 30, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Holiday Tissue Paper Sun Catcher Craft An easy craft project for New Years, Valentine's, St. Patrick Day, Easter, Flag Day, Fourth of July, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more. Apr 29, 2012 - April Black

A Caregiver's List of Places Where Seniors Can Make Friends Are you caring for an older person who's interested in meeting new people for friendships? Experienced caregivers suggest places to meet potential friends. Apr 28, 2012 - Mary King

Normal Reasons Why Your Baby May Be Crying and How to Stop It All parents wonder why their baby cries and it can be frustrating listening to them. Discover normal reasons why babies cry and how to help your child. Apr 27, 2012 - Tamara Laschinsky

Make a Flower Headband for Mom this Mother's Day With an hour and just a few materials, kids can turn a pre-bought headband into a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art for mom on Mother's Day. Apr 24, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Fun Activity – Make Your Own Juggling Balls at Virtually No Cost! Juggling is great for improving hand to eye coordination, but juggling balls can be expensive. Why not let children make their own at virtually no cost? Apr 22, 2012 - Vicki Dennison

Painting Furniture with Kids Painting furniture is a great way to save a sturdy item that looks old or drab. Look for pieces that you can redo at yard sales and thrift shops. Apr 20, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Make Fish Print T Shirts with Kids Fish prints are a fun project for a beach vacation or a great way to top off a science lesson on fish with your homeschoolers or kids at camp. Apr 18, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Earth Day Crafts for Kids: Mud Painting Kids will be amazed by the different colors they will find in the soil around them. The more places you visit, the more colors you'll find. Apr 18, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Recurring Strep Throat: Should My Child Have His Tonsils Removed? A tonsillectomy is a surgery to remove the tonsils. If a child continually gets strep throat, how will a parent know when its time to remove the tonsils? Apr 12, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

Make a Pair of Sandals from Newspaper A fun Earth Day or any day craft, you can wear these sandals or use them as decorations at a beach themed birthday party. A great project for groups. Apr 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Why your Teenage Daughter Won't Interact With You It can be painful for a mother when a adolescent daughter rejects her and refuses to talk with her or interact in any way. Apr 5, 2012 - Debbie Roome

The Gifted, Rebellious Child Rebelliousness is a fairly common issue with gifted children. Some forms are cause for concern, while others are a part of growing up. Read on for more. Apr 5, 2012 - Therese Haberman

The Global Success of Wow! Stuff Toys Wow! Stuff invents and takes to market gifts, gadgets and big boys toys. Its clients include retailers such as Hamleys, Toys "R" Us and The Science Museum. Apr 4, 2012 - Tim Ellis

Make Your Own Flower Hair Clips and Headbands Why go to the store and buy a flower headband that looks like everyone else's? It is easy and inexpensive to make your own floral hair accessories. Mar 29, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Decoupage Craft Boxes: A Recycling Project for Parents and Kids Organize all those kids' craft supplies, everything from empty egg cartons to scraps of paper, with this nearly-free craft project that looks great. Mar 29, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Earth Day Recycled Paper Bracelet Fold and interlock strips of paper cut from magazines and catalogs to create Earth Day bracelets that you can wear any day of the year. Mar 26, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Santa's Village in Bracebridge Ontario Brings Christmas to Summer What better time to celebrate Christmas with Santa than during the summer when he doesn't have the added stress of preparing for the big day? Mar 26, 2012 - Val Tobin

6 Tips to Get Along with the Step Mom When your ex-husband remarries, it can be tough to handle. By remembering these tips, you might be able to ease your stress just a little. Mar 24, 2012 - Wendy Miller

4 Tips for Step Moms to Keep the Peace with the Ex-wife There's often tension between step mom and mom. Here are four tips that might help ease a little of that tension. Mar 24, 2012 - Wendy Miller

Passover Craft for Kids: Jumping Frogs If you have several kids attending your Passover Seder have them work on this kids' craft ahead of time and then act out the plague of frogs. Mar 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Before the Marriage Breakdown Happens Could have it avoided? In most cases, yes! Understand how a marriage breakdown can not only be avoided, but dealt with prior to crisis mode! Mar 20, 2012 - Mike Fox

Eco-Activities Ideas for your Kids Tips on how to make your kids eco-friendly and active in an outdoor set-up. Strengthen your relationships with love ones by playing some active games. Mar 20, 2012 - Iva Paneva

Caregiving From a Long Distance - How Can it Work? Many with elderly parents are unable to relocate to assist with their care. Following are strategies for making long term care giving work. Mar 19, 2012 - Dee Dee Smith

Breastfeeding Safety: Toxins in Breast Milk With reports of contaminants being found in breast milk, some mothers wonder if breastfeeding is safe. Mar 18, 2012 - Sara McGrath

Caregiver Planning Helps Seniors Prepare for a Hospital Stay A family caregiver can help ease the trip to a hospital for an aging parent or other relative. Use these preparations to reduce patient stress and anxiety. Mar 18, 2012 - Mary King

Seniors & Carers Don't Want to Ignore Sun Sensitive Drug Warnings Does the aged person in your care take a prescription drug labeled with a sun exposure warning? Some home products can also cause sun sensitivity. Mar 17, 2012 - Mary King

Healthy Eating Ideas for Picky Eaters Some kids don't like anything you put in front of them. A few easy strategies can turn the dinnertime tables and keep the battle from turning into a war. Mar 15, 2012 - Carolyn Henderson

How to Limit Children's Exposure to Potential Toxins Limiting children's exposure to toxins can be a difficult task, but there are resources to help. Mar 15, 2012 - Lara Hammes

From Caregiver to Hospice Volunteer: Next Step On The Journey A hospice in the Middle Ages was a place of rest for travellers on a difficult journey. Today hospice is a philosophy of care and support ... Mar 14, 2012 - Christine Jarvis

Easter Craft for Kids: Easter Bunny Piggy Bank As Easter hops closer, it's time to get the little ones excited with some fun Easter crafts for kids. Learn how to make an adorable Easter bunny piggy bank. Mar 14, 2012 - Lara Smith

5 Toughest Lessons Every Parent Must Learn Good parents want their kids to learn as they grow up, but loving parents also learn lessons along the way as well. Mar 13, 2012 - Tor Constantino

Easter Craft for Kids: Glass Jar Easter Bunny This is a fun Easter craft for kids to do with a parent or caregiver. Turn a glass jar into an Easter decoration with a few supplies and some imagination. Mar 13, 2012 - Lara Smith

Five Secrets For Surviving a Painful Marriage Separation A marital separation can be painful but may actually improve your relationship. Here are five tips to help you survive this emotional time. Mar 13, 2012 - Danielle McGinnis

Teach Your Kids How to Handle Conflict Learn more about how parents can teach their kids how to get along well with others, to handle conflict and avoid being bullied. Mar 13, 2012 - Angelica Giron

How To Cure A Broken Heart Dealing with a sudden loss of love and hopes cannot be healed by time alone. There are psychological strategies to fight devastating heartbreak Mar 12, 2012 - Anna Inger

Passover Craft for Kids: Locust Plague (Grasshopper Craft) Children can create these grasshopper art projects before Pesach and bring the six-legged critters out during your Seder's discussion of the ten plagues. Mar 12, 2012 - Susan Caplan

NinjaGO – the Board Game, Set #3856, a LEGO Board Game Review LEGO has released many board games over the last few years, but none have the cooperative play of the NinjaGO board game where it is essential for winning. Mar 11, 2012 - William Reed

Heroica: Castle Fortaan, Set #3860, a LEGO Board Game Review Heroica has been a very popular LEGO board game for its ability to connect several sets together. Castle Fortaan is the largest of the original 4 modules. Mar 11, 2012 - William Reed

Make an Easter Rabbit Candy Cone Kids can make and then fill these miniature Easter bunnies with candy to give to family or friends. Tuck the bunnies in a basket or hide them. Mar 10, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Make an Owl Mask and Learn about Owl Adaptations While crafting a owl mask kids can learn some adaptations that help owls hunt in the night. Play a owl listening game and a mouse hunting game for kids. Mar 9, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Cyber-Bullies are Cowards People who cyber-bully often do so anonymously. If they are known to their victim, they generally avoid face-to-face contact. Mar 8, 2012 - Debbie Roome

Grandparent Rivalry: How To Avoid It and Resolve It Rivalry among grandparents for their grandchild's love can create conflict in a family. Learn how to avoid it and focus on growing your own relationship. Mar 8, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

10 Reasons to Sign Your Kids Up for Ski or Snowboard School Kids learn more than snow sports at ski/snowboard school. They gain confidence, independence, and physical health, make friends, and more. Mar 7, 2012 - Heidi Drake

10 Ways You Can Potentially Decrease Your Assisted Living Bill Keeping a loved one in assisted living is often a financial challenge for most. Following are ways one may be able to save on costs. Mar 7, 2012 - Dee Dee Smith

Easy Crafts for Kids Who Are Sick At Home When kids aren't feeling well they can still get bored. These low-key, quiet crafts will give sick kids something to do without requiring too much effort. Mar 7, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Seven Snake Crafts for Kids Try one (or more) of these snake crafts for a nature project, a birthday party activity, an April Fool's Day joke or even a St Patrick's Day kids' craft. Mar 6, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Fun Toys and Activities for 2-Year-Olds Two year old toddlers pose challenges; they will play with almost anything, yet they won't stay interested for very long. Here are some toys they will love. Mar 4, 2012 - Lena Gott

TIE Interceptor & Death Star, Set #9676, a LEGO Star Wars Planet Made for collectors, these new Star Wars planet sets from LEGO offer a different display combination depending upon what you're a fan of. Mar 4, 2012 - William Reed

Sebulba's Podracer & Tatooine, Set #9675, a LEGO Star Wars Planet LEGO Star Wars has always been very collectible and now LEGO tests the market with new display sets that include a planet, a figure and a vehicle. Mar 4, 2012 - William Reed

Stephanie's Pet Patrol, Set #3935, a LEGO Friends Review LEGO Friends has made quite a splash in the toy world. This set features Stephanie, a cute bunny and a vehicle. Read on to see if this is the set for you. Mar 4, 2012 - William Reed

Encouraging Children to Read for Pleasure Children who read at home usually perform better at school so it makes sense to foster an early love of books. Here are some practical tips. Mar 4, 2012 - Jacqui Taylor

2012 LEGO Surprise for Easter Easter is coming up soon, time to make fun and enjoyable Easter Baskets by including cute LEGO Easter toys! Mar 3, 2012 - William Reed

Caregivers Urge Aging Parents to Put Valuables in a Safe Place Adult children caring for aging parents will be thankful when the time comes if Mom and Dad's valuables are gathered in one safe place - preferably a safe. Mar 3, 2012 - Mary King

The House that Single Father Built Due to the rise in divorces and greater social acceptance of non-marital procreation, more men and women are becoming single parents. Mar 2, 2012 - Donna Shaw

Are Kids Getting Enough Sleep? Children need appropriate amounts of sleep to stave off behavioral problems, obesity and other health issues. Mar 1, 2012 - Lara Hammes

What Are Your Kids Texting? Parents should know what messages their kids are getting and sending online and by text. Stay up-to-date with the latest text slang, acronyms and emoticons. Mar 1, 2012 - Tami Nicholson

Is Your Child's School Prepared for An Active Shooter? Are you aware of the drills performed at your child's school? Get an overview of the basic drills and get some peace of mind. Feb 29, 2012 - Leslie Bogar

Whole Body Donation as a Part of End of Life Planning Some give their body to science in the interest of medical progress. For others it is a green decision which also avoids a financial burden on loved ones. Feb 29, 2012 - Hildra Tague

When to Change From Rear Facing Infant Car Seat to Toddler Seat When can babies travel in a forward facing Group 1 car seat? The car seat options for children aged 9 months to 4 years, i.e. 20 to 40lb. Feb 29, 2012 - Deborah Percy

Questions to Consider When Choosing a Kindergarten Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask will help parents choose the right kindergarten program for their children. Feb 29, 2012 - Nicole Fravel

How Does Domestic Adoption Work? There are pros and cons to both domestic and international adoption. Domestic adoption is the option most chosen by those with moderate incomes. Feb 28, 2012 - Kira Braun

Friends Series LEGOS Could Increase Girls' Spatial I.Q. LEGOS friends sets, marketed toward girls have created a controversy. But is there really one there? Feb 27, 2012 - Lara Hammes

Can a Trial Separation Help Save a Troubled Relationship? For a struggling marriage a trial separation can be an effective tool in determining the next step. Feb 26, 2012 - Hemi Wickramage

3 Classic Family Board Games and Why They're the Best Why Monopoly, The Game of Life, and Clue have been family favorites for decades - and probably will be for many more to come Feb 24, 2012 - Julie Israel

Diaper Safety Options for Baby: Organic, Regular or Disposable Discover good and bad diaper options for your baby by measuring the safety issues of using organic and regular cotton, or disposable diapers for your baby. Feb 24, 2012 - Tamara Laschinsky

St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids: Shamrock Stick Puppets This St. Patrick's Day craft for kids allows children to create their own adorable shamrock puppets. You need only a few supplies and some imagination! Feb 24, 2012 - Lara Smith

Reform the Inner Crazy Girl to Find and Keep True Love Relationships can bring out the inner crazy girl and keep forever love at bay. Reform crazy girl patterns and open the door to true companionship. Feb 22, 2012 - Dana Herrera

St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids: Festive Shamrock Characters Children will love this St. Patrick's Day craft as they can create a variety of whimsical shamrock characters. Feb 21, 2012 - Lara Smith

Ten Steps to Helping a Parent Adjust in Assisted Living Seniors moving into assisted living may be somewhat apprehensive at first. Family help and support can help make the move and adjustment much easier. Feb 21, 2012 - Dee Dee Smith

Make Your Own Sticker Crafts for Kids Transform a pack of color coding dots from office supply to creative craft by using those circles to make animals and scenes. Feb 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Animal Pretzel Craft with Kids Mix this pretzel recipe and then allow kids to form the dough into their favorite animal. This is fun for a rainy afternoon, a preschool class, or party. Feb 21, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Bullycide: The Epidemic of Rising Suicide Rates due to Bullying Bullying involves verbal and physical threats, taunting, gossip spreading and the use of social media to demean the victim and give the bully power. Feb 20, 2012 - Lori Prentice

Motivating the Stroke Patient Toward Recovery A stroke is a traumatic event that can render a victim physically and emotionally paralyzed. Caregivers can motivate stroke patients to maximize recovery. Feb 19, 2012 - Mary King

Button Crafts for Preteens These arts and crafts projects turn random buttons into fun patterns, like flowers and trees that can decorate clothing, pillows, tote bags and more. Feb 19, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Chinese Dragon Puppet Craft for Kids This dragon puppet can join you whether you are celebrating the Chinese New Year, learning about other cultures, or reading folktales from around the world. Feb 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids: Pot O' Shamrocks With this St. Patrick's Day craft for kids, children can make a festive decoration. Transform a pot, paper and sticks into a potted shamrock arrangement. Feb 17, 2012 - Lara Smith

The Importance of Bedtime Routines For Tweens Many tweens are sleep deprived, and keeping a consistent bedtime routine can help them get the required amount of sleep their growing bodies need. Feb 16, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

Mini Modulars, Set #10230, a LEGO Set Review LEGO's modular series has been very popular among adult fans and much to the delight of these fans, LEGO has created mini models of the first five sets. Feb 15, 2012 - William Reed

Popular Apps for Tweens Parents should stay "in the know" about what games/apps their tweens are downloading from the Internet, what they cost, and how to learn more about them. Feb 15, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids: Tissue-Paper Rainbow With this St. Patrick's Day craft for kids, you can help your little ones find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, along with some extra luck! Feb 14, 2012 - Lara Smith

Make Your Own Lacing Cards Save money and create different hand-eye coordination challenges for your child with handmade lacing cards in geometric and animal shapes.. Feb 13, 2012 - Susan Caplan

When Given the Choice, Many People Choose to Live Alone Throughout history we have lived in groups, tribes, extended, and nuclear families. But, something has happened; we're now choosing to live alone. Feb 13, 2012 - Oreen Scott

Why are Women Choosing to Live Alone? According to the 2010 U.S Census married couples represent only 48% of American households. Feb 13, 2012 - Oreen Scott

If You're Choosing to Live Alone, You're not Alone Just in case you think single isn't the norm, and being married is the key to happiness. Think again. Feb 13, 2012 - Oreen Scott

Respect: Are the Elderly More Deserving? Are older people more deserving of respect just because they are older? Offering your seat to a woman on the subway-chivalrous or prejudicial? Respect ... Feb 11, 2012 - Christine Jarvis

How Stay At Home Spouses Save Money A wise stay-at-home spouse can stretch his or her partner's income. Frugal families can get by on just one income with these money-saving tips. Feb 9, 2012 - Charlotte Walters

How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums Standard 'dealing with tantrums' tips can harm toddler's health and emotional development. Parents need to know how to deal with tantrums in healthy ways. Feb 8, 2012 - Mama Yana

American Heart Month Promotes Prevention of Heart Disease February is American Heart Month. Learn why heart disease is the leading cause of death in senior citizens, and what you can do to prevent it. Feb 8, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

St. Patrick's Day Craft for Kids: Hanging Tissue-Paper Shamrock Let that infamous "luck of the Irish" rub off on you and your littles ones with this St. Patrick's Day craft for kids: hanging tissue-paper shamrock. Feb 7, 2012 - Lara Smith

Flowers a Perfect Valentine Day Gift Roses, orchids, gardenias and daisies all say "I love you". The secret language of flowers will unlock the secret love. Feb 7, 2012 - John Howe

No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies No bake cookie recipes make a great cooking experience for kids; they learn to measure and mix ingredients, yet they don't have to deal with a hot oven. Feb 6, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Pick the Perfect Valentine's Gifts for Her Valentine's Day is the day for lovers. Buying her flowers, chocolates is nice but what about those guys who want to really show her how important she is? Feb 5, 2012 - Sandra Fowke

The Dynamic Duo Funhouse Escape, LEGO Super Heroes set #6857 This hard to find LEGO Super Heroes set is a favorite among LEGO fans. Read on to find out why it's so popular and then join the hunt to buy it. Feb 5, 2012 - William Reed

Anakin's Podracer, Set #30057, a LEGO Star Wars Mini Set Review Star Wars is a big license for LEGO with all the Star Wars fans out there. One of the most popular designs is the line of mini ship and vehicle models. Feb 5, 2012 - William Reed

Valentines Craft for Kids: All Aboard the Love Train With this fun and easy Valentines craft for kids, your little ones can create a festive love train. Use toilet paper rolls and lids to get onboard the fun! Feb 5, 2012 - Lara Smith

The Lab, Set #30111, a LEGO Harry Potter Review This obscure little set holds some treasure and fun for LEGO Harry Potter fans. Read on to see if this set is worth getting, now that it's so hard to find. Feb 5, 2012 - William Reed

Ninja Glider, Set #30080, a LEGO Ninjago Review The white ninja soars through the air with his gold winged glider in this rare LEGO Ninjago set. Read on to find out whether it's worth the hunt to find it. Feb 5, 2012 - William Reed

Jay ZX, Set #9553, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review With LEGO's new booster packs for the Ninjago spinner game, it's cheaper than ever to modify your existing spinners with new characters and cards. Feb 5, 2012 - William Reed

Infant Strollers Produced by Bumbleride Recalled Following Injury Bumbleride Incorporated issues a recall on their single and double strollers after incident reports and two injuries from a faulty part. Feb 4, 2012 - Christopher Clayton

Jealous of Daddy: When Baby Prefers One Parent Over Another You've spent nine months breastfeeding but she still cries and cries until Daddy gets her. Her indifference to you is heartbreaking. What can you do? Feb 4, 2012 - Brittany Morgan

How to Make Valentine's Day Special: 5 Romantic Gift Ideas Want to do something meaningful for your partner this year? Put down the chocolates and try one of these creative gift ideas instead. Feb 4, 2012 - Julie Israel

Mailbox, Set #30105, a LEGO Friends Review What's Valentine's Day without some flower, chocolates and a sweetheart letter? If you agree then you may want to find this unique LEGO Friends set. Feb 2, 2012 - William Reed

Zumba Gold - A Fitness Class for Seniors Zumba Gold is a fun exercise class for seniors that combines dance steps and movements with upbeat, authentic music. Feb 2, 2012 - Laurie Zinn

Valentine's Day Craft Project – A Sweet Homemade Valentine Card Give that someone special a handcrafted valentine card with a sweet treat hidden inside. Surprise! Feb 2, 2012 - Carol Wells

Teach Preschoolers Colors through Crafts and Games Try these fun ways to teach preschoolers color recognition. Because kids make the game and mix the colors for the craft they learn while making art. Feb 2, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Marital Cheating: Why Powerful Men Cheat Marital cheating is not uncommon in our society. Recent media attention seems to suggest that powerful men may be more prone to marital cheating. Feb 2, 2012 - Melissa Ridenour

How to Keep Up to Date on Recalls From baby food to toys, find out about the latest recalls by getting free apps, checking out the Health Canada website and contacting the company involved. Feb 1, 2012 - Tami Nicholson

Need for GPS or Guidance Type Devices in Medical Facilities With increasing numbers of frail older adults, there is a need for a device to help them find their way once they've made it to a large medical facility. Jan 31, 2012 - Hildra Tague

Skull Truck, Set #2506, a LEGO Ninjago Review In the Ninjago world, the skeleton enemies wreck havoc in their skull truck. With this set, you too can terrorize the LEGO world you've made. Jan 31, 2012 - William Reed

How to Prepare Your Child for Summer Camp Summer camp is a rite of passage for most kids, but parents and kids need to be prepared ahead of time for this experience. Jan 30, 2012 - Kelley Huston

Fangpyre Wrecking Ball, Set #9457, a LEGO Ninjago Review The Fangpyre are a new enemy for the ninjas in LEGO's Ninjago. They have mutated a wrecking ball to suit their evil ways. Jan 29, 2012 - William Reed

3 Insanely Fun & Educational Games That Can Build Your Vocabulary Who says learning can't be a laugh? Clearly, only those who haven't played these whimsical word games. Jan 28, 2012 - Julie Israel

Olivia's Tree House, Set #3065, a LEGO Friends Set Review Olivia's Tree House is one of the new Friends sets that LEGO has made especially for girls. Read this review so you can decide whether this set is for you. Jan 28, 2012 - William Reed

Batwing Battle Over Gothem City, LEGO Super Heroes Set #6863 Batman soars back into the LEGO universe with the Batwing. He's chasing the Joker in a crazy clown-decorated helicopter. Will Batman take him down? Jan 28, 2012 - William Reed

Hogwarts, Set #4867, a LEGO Harry Potter Review LEGO's line of Harry Potter is almost over with Hogwarts one of the few sets still available. Find out of this set is worth rushing out for. Jan 28, 2012 - William Reed

The Social Security Baby Name Index: How to Use the SSBNI The Social Security Baby Name Index is a great tool for parents who want to avoid names that are too popular, too unpopular, or too trendy. Jan 27, 2012 - Naomi Rockler-Gladen

Kids' Craft Display Ideas: Craft Lines and Art Display Frames With littles ones in school or making crafts at home, you can use these simple ideas for displaying kids' crafts: craft lines and open-back display frames. Jan 27, 2012 - Lara Smith

Valentines Craft: How to Make Tie-Dyed Heart T-Shirts This Valentine's Day, make red and pink tie-dyed t-shirts with or for your kids. These wearable Valentine crafts are great for parties at school or home. Jan 24, 2012 - Lara Smith

Cyber-Bullying and the Law Cyber-bullying is the act of bullying others using technology, cell phones and the internet. It is a growing problem as the world becomes more connected. Jan 23, 2012 - Debbie Roome

Lloyd Garmadon, Set #9552, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review Lloyd is the new enemy for the ninjas. While this pack doesn't include a spinner, it has everything else you need to include Lloyd in your Ninjago game. Jan 22, 2012 - William Reed

Kendo Cole, Set #9551, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review LEGO adds new designs to the Ninjago spinner game: booster packs that only have a minifigure, cards and weapons. Here, Cole comes with Kendo armor. Jan 22, 2012 - William Reed

Online Divorce Blogs by Women Here are some sad, happy, juicy, interesting blogs about divorce; written by moms and older women who are mucking through it all. Jan 22, 2012 - Christina Gregoire

Ninjago Card Shrine, Set #2856134, a LEGO Ninjago Review The Ninjago Spinner game has been very popular. To add to it, LEGO has released a character card holder that captures the flavor of Ninjago. Jan 22, 2012 - William Reed

Wyplash, Set #2175, a LEGO Ninjago Spinner Set Review Wyplash is one of the skeleton villains and he's a rather rare character to find. If you like the Ninjago spinner game, you'll want to pick this up. Jan 22, 2012 - William Reed

Kruncha, Set #2174, a LEGO Ninjago Spinner Set Review The Ninjago spinner game has gained quite a following and to expand on the characters available, LEGO released Kruncha, one of the evil skeleton generals. Jan 22, 2012 - William Reed

Make an Edible Ecosystem or Landscape Cake Craft with Kids In this edible craft, kids craft the landscape or ecosystem of their choice. This is a fun project for a group of homeschoolers or a small birthday party. Jan 22, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Cultivating Spelling and Vocabulary with Scrabble Gardening Whether used for rainy day recess, review for a spelling test, or to practice and assess understanding of vocabulary, students will dig Scrabble® Gardening. Jan 22, 2012 - Arlene Marturano

Make a Craft Stick Heart Trivet A handful of craft sticks and some paint and glue are all you need for an afternoon of crafting with your child. Perfect for Valentine's Day tea parties. Jan 19, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Back To School Tips For Parents With a Child With a Disability Learn these easy steps to be prepared for a new school year. Jan 18, 2012 - Jennifer McMullan

Avoiding Toddler Temper Tantrums: Rest, Choices, and Routine Temper tantrums in toddlers are difficult. Getting rest, offering choices, and establishing routines all help to reduce or avoid tantrums in small children. Jan 18, 2012 - Melanie Shearer

Girls Advocacy Group Sets SPARKS Flying Over New LEGO Line LEGO's newest toy, LEGO® Friends has created controversy, attention and a social media backlash. Jan 18, 2012 - Elizabeth Richards

Make a Heart Wreath from Paper Flowers Create a bunch of paper pompom flowers and work them together into a heart shape for an easy Valentine's Day, party, or bedroom decoration. Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Protecting an Older Woman from Scams, Phishing and Identity Theft Elderly women are easy targets for robberies, phishing, identity theft and scams. Family & caregivers can help protect an older woman against these crimes. Jan 17, 2012 - Mary King

Craft Valentine's Day Hearts with Sweet Sayings Use polymer clay to create permanent versions of edible candy Conversation Hearts. Give them to friends and family to tell them how you feel. Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Crochet and Braid a Headband from Yarn If you know how to make a yarn chain with a crochet hook then you can make this quick headband just minutes before you want to wear it. Jan 17, 2012 - Susan Caplan

Three Simple Valentines Crafts for Kids From casting magic love spells with their heart wands, to painting with straws and making heart bookmarks, these valentines crafts for kids will be a hit. Jan 17, 2012 - Lara Smith

Sensei Wu, Set #2255, a LEGO Ninjago Spinner Set Review Sensei Wu is the master training the ninjas in Spinjitzu. He's quite a special character being the only spinner set to come with all gold weapons. Jan 15, 2012 - William Reed

Lord Garmadon, Set #2256, a LEGO Ninjago Spinner Set Review Lord Garmadon is the villain for Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu. If you enjoy the Ninjago spinner game, he's a must to pick up to battle your ninjas. Jan 15, 2012 - William Reed

Mountain Shrine, Set #2254, a LEGO Ninjago Review Practice makes perfect and every ninja in the LEGO Ninjago world must hone their skills so that they will win the fight against the evil Lord Garmadon. Jan 15, 2012 - William Reed

Alzheimer's: When the Caregiving Is Over A mother's death may be the first sorrow wept without her. For family caregivers of parents with dementia, a greater challenge is still to come. Jan 12, 2012 - Christine Jarvis

Valentine's Day Box, Set #40029, a LEGO Holiday Set Review This year for Valentine's Day, LEGO treats us to a cute Valentine's Day gift box complete with little red hearts inside. Jan 11, 2012 - William Reed

Feeling for LEGO Minifigure Series 6, set #8827 If you're having trouble identifying the LEGO minifigure series 6, here's a guide on what unique pieces to feel for to know which minifigure is in the bag. Jan 11, 2012 - William Reed

Family Dinner Time: A Powerful Tool to Keep Kids Drug Free How can frequent family meals help keep kids drug free? Find out how a national movement is providing parents a powerful resource. Jan 9, 2012 - Sharon Wilkerson-Gilpin

How Cyber-Bullies Respond to Confrontation Victims of cyber-abuse often try to communicate with the person bullying but find it only makes matters worse. Jan 9, 2012 - Debbie Roome

Earth Dragon Defense, Set #2509, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review The last dragon in the Ninjago Masters of Spinjitzu line, LEGO has made a different head mold and non-winged design from the previous three dragons. Jan 7, 2012 - William Reed

Three Fun and Easy Valentines Crafts for Kids From making tissue paper hearts to adorable Valentine's Day mailboxes and whimsical heart-shaped characters, these craft ideas with pictures will delight. Jan 6, 2012 - Lara Smith

Make a Post Box Toy Who would have thought that an old box and some imagination could be such fun and also encourage so many learning opportunities?! Jan 6, 2012 - Chimene Court-Smith

Bedtime Baby: Establishing a Good Bedtime Routine Establishing a good bedtime routine is important for your baby. Following some simple steps can ensure a great nights sleep for you and your baby. Jan 5, 2012 - Sarah Braidwood

The Batmobile and the Two-Face Chase, LEGO Super Heroes Set #6864 Batman has returned to LEGO in the new Super Heroes line. Don't miss out on the iconic Batmobile as Batman chases Two-Face through the city. Jan 4, 2012 - William Reed

Every soul matters - Failure to Thrive syndrome and it's demons Many people do not realize the importance of human contact as a nurturing and loving way of communication. Jan 4, 2012 - Serina Ruggeri

Kendo Jay Booster Pack, Set #6001863, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review For fans of the LEGO Ninjago Spinner game, there are new booster packs that modify your existing spinners and give you new minifigures and weapons. Jan 2, 2012 - William Reed

Living Through Your Children – A Dangerous Habit Parents may find themselves living through their children. There are pitfalls to this habit as well as real harm to the children, & there are alternatives. Dec 31, 2011 - Hildra Tague

Six Types of Cyber-Bullies Cyber-bullying is an increasing problem in all age groups as more and more people get connected through various technological devices. Dec 30, 2011 - Debbie Roome

Superman vs. Power Armor Lex, Set #6862, a LEGO Super Heroes Set LEGO, DC and Marvel have teamed up to release Super Heroes LEGO sets. Superman and Wonder Woman battle against Lex Luthor in his Power Armor. Dec 29, 2011 - William Reed

Catwoman Catcycle City Chase, Set #6858, a LEGO Super Heroes Set LEGO fans rejoice as Batman once again returns to the LEGO Universe! In this set, Batman is chasing Catwoman who has just stolen a precious diamond. Dec 29, 2011 - William Reed

Venomari Shrine, Set #9440, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review The Ninjago story has moved from skeletons to a new threat - a race of snake people called the Serpentine. This small set features Zane ZX. Dec 29, 2011 - William Reed

Fire Temple, Set #2507, a LEGO Ninjago Review The Fire Temple is the showdown between good and evil in the first Ninjago story. It's a beautiful model with an amazing action element. Dec 28, 2011 - William Reed

Recycle and Reuse Gift Boxes and Jewelry Boxes with Kids' Crafts Kids can give a new look to small boxes with paint and paper and then use them to organize crafts and other small treasures that kids collect. Dec 26, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Blacksmith Shop, Set #2508, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review LEGO created a rich back-story for the world of Ninjago. The blacksmith shop is from Kai and Nya's history. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Mini Hogwarts Express, Set #40028, a LEGO Harry Potter Set Review The Hogwarts Express is a Harry Potter icon and its now available in mini LEGO form, though it will be a little tough to get. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

The Brick Apple, Set #3300000, a LEGO Promo Set Review Free gifts from LEGO are always a treat, especially when it's a special set to commemorate an event. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

LEGO Collectible Minifigure Series 5: A Tactile Guide To relieve the randomness of the Collectible Minifigures, here's a guide to series 5 so fans can find the exact minifigure they want by feeling the pieces. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Knight Bus, Set #4866, a LEGO Harry Potter Review The Knight Bus is one of the most unusual creations of J.K Rowling's in the Harry Potter world and LEGO brings it to life in all it's triple-decker glory. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Winter Village Post Office, Set #10222, a LEGO Holiday Set Review Winter time isn't complete without sending some holiday cards. This year, LEGO treats us with a new Winter Village set - the Post Office. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Trolley, Set #30110, a LEGO Harry Potter Set Review Small polybag LEGO sets are a treat for LEGO fans, but are often very hard to find as only some stores will carry them. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Cargo Train, Set #7939, a LEGO RC Train Set Review Though many don't know it, LEGO has been making toy trains for a long time. One of the newest releases is the Cargo Train, which includes Power Functions. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Classic Mater, Set #8201, a LEGO Cars Set Review Disney's Cars has been a hit for many years. Partnered with LEGO, the Cars franchise comes to life in a new and fun way. Dec 24, 2011 - William Reed

Star Wars Advent Calendar 2011, Set 7958, a LEGO Star Wars Review Every year, LEGO releases two Advent Calendars, a City and a special theme. This year's special theme is Star Wars, much to the delight of Star Wars fans. Dec 23, 2011 - William Reed

Lightning Dragon Battle, Set #2521, a LEGO Ninjago Set Review Dragons have been one of the popular aspects of Ninjago. This set, though more expensive, features the largest Ninjago dragon released so far. Dec 23, 2011 - William Reed

Kids Can Create and Write Thank You Cards Children can learn and practice this basic social skill of giving thanks while having some fun decorating handmade cards with their choice of art supplies. Dec 23, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Crafting with Kids Messy play is part of the artistic process. Create these recipes with your children, then encourage them to use it for playing or making gifts for others. Dec 22, 2011 - Lori Prentice

Tips For A Successful Marriage This is a guide for couples either married or thinking about getting married. Dec 20, 2011 - Jeremy Green

Leapster Explorer Educational Gaming System Review The LeapPad Explorer may be the best seller this Christmas, but it was the Leapster Explorer which really set the bar high in educational learning systems. Dec 20, 2011 - Tim Ellis

Easy Christmas Craft for Kids: Egg Carton Christmas Caterpillars This kids' Christmas craft is sure to please. Use egg cartons and pipe cleaners to create funky Christmas caterpillars. Dec 20, 2011 - Lara Smith

Celebrating and Recognizing Foster Parents in Child Welfare In order to retain and recruit foster parents, communities and organizations need to honour the significant role they play in a child's life. Dec 20, 2011 - Angela Krueger

Make a New Year's Wish and Dream Board with Your Kids This collage project gets kids thinking of the things that they hope to experience in the upcoming months. Make a dream board any time of the year. Dec 20, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Single Parent Isolation: So Hard for Others to Understand When two people have children together there remains a connection, even after divorce; this can be difficult to deal with and hard for others to understand Dec 19, 2011 - Vivien Young

What Single Parents Need to Know About Child Support Single parents are often at a loss as to how to get child support for their child. This is a process that is started with a simple visit or a phone call. Dec 19, 2011 - Kimberely Douglas

How to Make Worry Dolls Kids with fine motor skills can craft these tiny dolls made from embroidery floss and toothpicks. Try this as a craft as a birthday party or sleepover. Dec 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Make a Shadowbox with Family Memorabilia A shadowbox allows you to preserve memorabilia and keepsakes that wouldn't otherwise fit in an album. This is a great bonding experience for families. Dec 19, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Gift Cards & Time Make Ideal Christmas Gifts for Home Caregivers Do you have a friend or relative who's a home caregiver? Gift cards and respite time make ideal holiday gifts that are flexible and can be used at will. Dec 17, 2011 - Mary King

Herb and Spice Scented Holiday Ornaments for Children to Make Children's homemade scented ornaments hold happy holiday memories for many years to come. Raid the spice rack and herb garden for aromatic ingredients. Dec 14, 2011 - Arlene Marturano

Baby Boomer Celebrity Divorces of 2011: Catty Advice for All Celebrities get divorced and break up every day, but here are the Baby Boomers who officially called it splits in 2011. Dec 9, 2011 - Christina Gregoire

Indoor Play Parks Provide Fun for Kids and a Break for Parents Kids today have no reason to complain of boredom with the indoor play parks available. This is not your mamma's drop-in center. Dec 9, 2011 - Val Tobin

Jeanie Wolfson: It's Not Mental - Book Review Jeanie Wolfson's book is filled with both hope and science, showing that children's psychiatric symptoms can be caused by treatable medical conditions. Dec 9, 2011 - Maija Haavisto

Christmas Craft for Kids: How to Make a Glass Jar Snowman This kids' Christmas craft is a fun way to reuse glass jars. Children will love stuffing the jars and turning them into whimsical snowman faces. Dec 8, 2011 - Lara Smith

The Truth About Santa: When and How to Tell Your Children Parents be prepared. Eventually, your child will ask you if Santa is real. When is your child ready to know the truth about Santa Claus? Dec 6, 2011 - Laurie Zinn

How to Predict Whether Your Marriage Will Last Who can you trust to accurately predict how long your marriage will last? Your lying eyes? Your illusions? Your marriage counselor? Or math and statistics? Dec 6, 2011 - John Anderson

Five Hottest Toys for Boys This Holiday Season From building to creating to reading or just goofing around, there are many great toys for boys between the ages of 6-12. Dec 6, 2011 - Joanne LaSpina

Toddler and Baby Road Trip Tips Do you have an active baby or toddler, but find yourself hitting the road for a long trip? Here are some tips for surviving -- even enjoying -- the journey Dec 6, 2011 - Mira Whiting

Santa Clause - Is he Real or Fake The Coca-Cola Santa image that we know and love is based on a real person, the genuine St. Nicholas. Read more here: Dec 6, 2011 - Christine Fadhley

The Benefits of Wraparound Mental Health Services The idea of wraparound is to provide mental health services in the places where the child exhibits negative behaviors. Dec 5, 2011 - Samuel Means

Christmas Craft for Kids: Popsicle Stick Snowflakes These popsicle stick snowflakes make an easy and fun Christmas craft for kids. Use popsicle sticks, buttons and pipe cleaners to create festive snowflakes. Dec 5, 2011 - Lara Smith

Crafts with Yogurt Cups Don't toss those yogurt cups when you can turn them into desk organizers, musical instruments, or a game. These recycling crafts will keep kids busy. Dec 5, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Bumbo - The Perfect Christmas Gift for Moms and Babies A highchair, booster seat and a play station all in one little light weight package. Bumbo is a hot must have gift for moms with babies from 4-12 month. Dec 5, 2011 - Amy Wingfield

Make a Free Personalized Video from Santa Claus This Christmas you can send a personalized Santa video to each of your kids and even the grown up kids in your life too; it's fun, festive and free. Dec 4, 2011 - Tami Nicholson

Imperial Flagship, Set #10210, a LEGO Pirates Review A LEGO exclusive, this massive ship is one of the most detailed and realistic sets LEGO has made in a long time. Dec 4, 2011 - William Reed

LEGO's Tricks & Treats for 2011 Halloween treats don't have to rot your teeth. Give the gift of LEGO and save yourself on dentist bills. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Highly Collectible Holiday LEGO Sets for 2011 LEGO often releases special collectible sets that can only be obtained by spending over a certain amount. 2011 saw a two-part holiday scene in Oct & Nov. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Build a Bullseye Target Gift Card, Set #4659758, a LEGO Review LEGO and Target have teamed up again to offer a very special gift card for the holidays - one that comes with a free LEGO set! Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Mini Santa Set, Set #40022, a LEGO Holiday Set Review The holidays aren't complete without some LEGO stocking stuffers. For 2011, Santa reigns supreme in the snow sports. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Winter Toy Shop, Set #10199, a LEGO Holiday Set Review In 2009 LEGO launched the new Winter Village series, which is a big departure from their previous holiday gifts of stocking stuffers. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Winter Village Bakery, Set #10216, a LEGO Holiday Set Review With the Winter Village Bakery, LEGO has expanded their holiday gifts from little stocking stuffers to winter scenes fit to decorate your mantle or tree. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

LEGO Holiday Gift Ideas for Under $10 With so many holiday gifts to buy, give the gift of LEGO this year with great gift options under $10. Dec 3, 2011 - William Reed

Easy Kids' Christmas Craft: All Aboard the Christmas Train Children will be onboard with this fun-filled kids' Christmas craft. Use milk jug lids, cardboard tubes and wrapping paper scraps to make a Christmas train. Dec 1, 2011 - Lara Smith

Plan for Christmas by Editing Your Shopping List as a Family Given the present economy, maybe it's time to enjoy the holiday season by taking a good look at your list of items to buy. Christmas can be budget friendly. Nov 30, 2011 - Hildra Tague

5 Tips for Going to the Movies with an Autism Spectrum Child Five tried tips on yielding eventual success at the movies with an Autism-Spectrum child. Nov 30, 2011 - Christina Dagnelli

Make an ABC Book with Your Preschooler: Concept Books for Kids Work together with your child to create a personalized alphabet book that will help your preschooler learn to read. Nov 30, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Celebrating New Year's Eve with Young Children Celebrating New Year's Eve with children is tough. This party plan helps even the youngest revelers have a good time. Nov 29, 2011 - Kelley Huston

Creative Art Ideas for Middle School and Elementary School Kids Are you looking for creative ways to get your middle school or elementary school kids involved with art? Here are a few interesting ways. Nov 29, 2011 - Jessica Best

Create Unique Paintings with Kids and Teens Turn ugly or boring paintings and prints found at thrift stores, yard sales, and even your attic into one-of-a-kind arts and crafts creations. Nov 29, 2011 - Susan Caplan

Left-handed Child, Right-handed Parent Some suggestions and resources for right-handed parents raising left-handed children. Nov 28, 2011 - Kelsie Whitten-Smith

Stuffed Animal Reporters Coach Children's Written Expression Stuffed animals collaborate in developing oral and written expression in children when used in a language experience approach to communication. Nov 28, 2011 - Arlene Marturano

Practical Gift Ideas for Grandparents Whatever the occasion, grandchildren are on the lookout for gift ideas for their grandparents. Here are suggestions for hard-to-buy-for grandparents. Nov 28, 2011 - Laurie Zinn

How to Choose a Nursing Home, Part 2: Touring the Nursing Home Finding the right nursing home is challenging. Learn what to look for and questions to ask while taking a tour of a nursing home for your loved one. Nov 28, 2011 - Laurie Zinn

Choosing a Nursing Home, Part 1: Finding a Nursing Home Learn how to find nursing homes in your area, how to compare their state ratings and begin making the important nursing home decision for your loved one. Nov 28, 2011 - Laurie Zinn

How Senior Citizens Can Protect Themselves From Scam Artists Senior citizens can become savvy consumers when approached by scam artists if they are cognizant of certain truisms about their generation. Nov 28, 2011 - Mildred Wilson

Christmas Paper Punch Crafts for Parents and Children Snowflake punches and an hour or so of crafting time are all that a parent and their child need to create wintery decorations for Christmas. Nov 28, 2011 - Susan Caplan

The Benefits of Teaching Young Children Responsibility Facilitating responsibility in young children encourages independent behavior, positive self-esteem and provides practical benefits for the classroom. Nov 27, 2011 - Kellie D. Tunbridge

Christmas Gifts for Single Moms Gift cards for broke single moms - give them early. Christmas gifts for families: Movie passes, Netflix, board games, museum passes. Mom: Spa cards, more. Nov 27, 2011 - Christina Gregoire

Top Best Educational Websites for Educators and Parents Educators and parents can benefit from these top educational websites that promote language development, math skills, and state standards for all ages. Nov 25, 2011 - Kellie D. Tunbridge