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A Little Bit of Christmas Trivia
Your intellectual youngster has many question for you this holiday season and he expects you to have all the answers. Amaze and entertain him with a little bit of Christmas trivia.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Adjusting to a Second Child
Preparing for a second child involves much more than how it will impact the lives of the parents, but how it will affect the life of the first child as well. Discover ways to help the older sibling adjust easily to the birth of a new baby.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Are You Raising a Little Monster?
At the store, in a restaurant - you looked down upon those parents with pity. Those "little monsters", you called them - children with no manners. At the time, you proclaimed that your kids would be different. Now as your little one goes through toddlerhood, you're not so sure. You can raise a child with manners! Learn how to teach etiquette, simply and easily.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Are You the Greatest Dad You Can Be?
With two-income families and the 40-hour work week a distant dream of the past, quality parenting time is at a premium. Learn simple and easy ways to make yourself the greatest Dad ever!

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Bedtime!...But Mom I'm Not Tired!
Bedtime! The dreaded nightly battle between parents and kids. Discover if your child is really getting the sleep he needs and how you can make the bedtime ritual a pleasant one.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Being a Daddy & Livin' the Dream
Parents are often torn between career and family. Fathers, who are usually the family breadwinner, have to make those difficult choices between the two. So how do you balance your children's needs with climbing that corporate career ladder? Explore ways to make it happen in your life.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Caroling at Christmas
Christmas caroling has long been a holiday tradition. The singing of familiar yuletide songs can bring about warm feelings of Christmas past. Read on to learn the history of Christmas caroling.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Children & the Scary Sights & Sounds of Halloween
As adults, it's easy to forget how the whole Halloween phenomenom is built around real fright. And for young children, being frightened isn't any fun. Together, you and your child, can develop strategies to help him or her master their fears and make Halloween a more fun and enjoyable holiday.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Choosing the Right Childcare Provider
With 2-career marriages and a growing number of single parent households, many parents seek daytime caregivers for their small children. With so many childcare options available, how do you choose? Learn how to research these options and choose the daycare provider that is right for your family.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Christmas Shopping with Kids
Christmas shopping with kids seems like an impossible feat. But with a little planning and patience, you can make the trip a little less stressful with these helpful tips.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Dazzle Them with Odd Christmas Facts
As you rush from store to store trying to finish your holiday shopping, the clock is ticking on your children's patience. Keep them entertained with your vast knowledge of odd Christmas facts!

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Diffusing Sibling Rivalry
Every family with multiple children suffer through bouts of sibling rivalry and fighting. Though it's stressful and annoying, it's a normal part of growing up. Learn how your family can avoid these unnecessary conflicts.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Siblings

Don't Let the Rain Stop You
You woke up this fall, Saturday morning with the notion of spending the day outdoors with your family. But it's raining...Don't let that stop you! There are lots of things you and your family can do on this rainy day.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Enjoy the Snow
It's the first big snowfall of the season and you're snowed in. Enjoy the snow! But first, follow these simple tips to make the day fun and safe for your family.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Enjoy This Perfect Autumn Day!
The first days of Autumn are perfect but short-lived. In a month or so, the weather will be wet or cold and you'll have no choice but to stay inside on a Sunday afternoon. Discover ways to enjoy that perfect Autumn day with your family and create lasting, happy memories too.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Family Time Takes a Backseat
Between school and extracurricular activities, kids can seem busier than their parents. We want our kids to have every advantage we can give them, but when does it all become too much for a family? See if your family time is taking a backseat and whether it's time to cut back on all those extra activities.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Fast Food Mom
As a working mom, your schedule is a hectic one. Some days, there just isn't enough time to prepare a nutritious dinner. Your solution: The fast food joint! How can you make healthy food choices on the run for you and your family without feeling guilty?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Healthy Home

Fire Safety for the Family
Your family's chances of survival in the event of a catastrophic fire in your home greatly increase if you've planned for the possibility. Do your children know what to do? Learn tips on how to prevent and prepare your family in case of a fire emergency.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Healthy Home

Flying With Kids: The Airport
With extended families spread over long distances, traveling by air with children is necessary. Learn some handy tips to help your family prepare for the holiday traveling season.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Fruitcake IS Edible & Delicious
It is one of the most under appreciated holiday delicacies - the fruitcake. You've always wondered what demented cook could have ever concocted such a confection. Learn the origins of this traditional holiday food.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread cakes and cookies have long been a holiday tradition. Discover the origins of this confection and its relationship with the Christmas season.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Golden Oldie Toys
Since September, your child has been bombarded with toy commercials and he proclaims that he must have it all. However, in your mind, the play-time on these items will be short-lived. Why not have Santa place under the tree one of these enduring "golden oldies but goodies" instead?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Toys

Good Deeds & The Santa Factor
Come December, kids have prepared a long list of desired toys from Santa. And in anticipation of his visit, kids will display their very best behavior. Learn how as a parent, you can turn this "Santa Factor" into a lifelong habit of good deeds for others.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Help Your Child Help Others At Christmas
Young children naturally love to help others. The holiday season is a terrific time to encourage that behavior. Learn ways that your family can help others that will benefit your youngster far beyond childhood.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Helping Children Cope with the Death of a Pet
As parents, we naturally want to shield our children from the pain and grief of losing a pet. Even though it is a sad time in a family, it can be a learning experience as well, that will help a child cope with life's future stresses.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Hey, Dad - It's a Girl! Now What?
From day one you had a beautiful, detailed plan, covering all aspects of how you would teach your son, from how to crowd home plate on a relief pitcher, to the correct technique for changing a flat tire in the rain. Then the ultrasound changed all that - it's a girl! Just because girls are different doesn't mean fathers and daughters can't be close. Learn how you can take an active part in parenting your daughter.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Host a Santa Letter-Writing Party
Every holiday season, children everywhere compose a letter to Santa requesting those very special wish list items. Why not host a Santa Letter-Writing Party? Together, with other parents, you can make this holiday tradition even more fun for all.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

How To Make Halloween Safe, But Still Fun
Times have changed. Long gone are the days of Halloween filled with roaming the neighborhood streets clad in costumed groups, free of adult supervision. Not only must parents accompany their children, but they must also meticulously examine every piece of candy collected. Learn how you can create great, lasting memories, allowing Halloween traditions you grew up with, that are enjoyable and most of all, safe.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

I Don't Want To Go To School
At one time or another, many parents are faced with the problem of what teachers call "school-itis", or, the fear of going to school. Learn strategies to help you and your child conquer their fears and help him through this normal cycle.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: School

Is your Young Child Ready for the Computer?
At what age are children ready to begin exploring the computer? Learn what researchers suggest, plus additional guidelines that make the computer an enhancement to children's lives rather than a domination.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Just Wait Till Your Father Gets Home!
Even today, one of society's unofficial rules is that Dad is the family disciplinarian. However, in most families, "Wait till your Father gets home!" rarely matches the threat of Dad's homecoming. Learn more effective and longer-lasting methods for disciplining your children.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Keep Your Toddler Safe During The Holidays
The holidays are a joyful time of year, but they also present a whole new set of dangers for a toddler. Follow these helpful tips to help keep your young child safe during the holidays.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Make a Deal with Santa
Christmas rolls around and your child wants all the latest and greatest toys. But you take a look at their room, it's crammed full of last year's latest and greatest. Why not help your child "make a deal with Santa" and clear out the clutter. Read on to learn how this deal works.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Mom, He's Just a Boy!
As your son grows older, more and more you feel like you just can't relate - you've never understood men of any age. Don't get discouraged. See how boys need their Moms just as much as they need their Dads.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Mother's Day Can Be Every Day
Look around. Does your wife get stuck with the majority of the household chores and duties of child rearing? Don't wait for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Learn how to show your appreciation for her every day.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Parents Can Help Each Other At Christmas
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be stressful enough. But for parents of small children, it can be downright dreadful. Look to fellow parents who are probably in the same situation as you are. Learn how, together, you can work to make the holidays more enjoyable and less stressful for everyone.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Planning for Christmas Past
You've planned for the future, but have you planned for the past? The holidays are such a busy time of year that even breaking out the camera can be one task too many. Discover how important it is to record those special family traditions and how you can make them into something that many generations to come will enjoy.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Presents Vs. Time
Many parents put too much pressure on themselves to make sure Santa gets the job done right on Christmas morning. They load the tree with as many presents as possible. But what your kids really want may be simplier than you think. Read on to find out what you can't give them too much of.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Pumpkin Carving Made Easy
The Jack O' Lantern is an enduring symbol of Halloween. October finds families everywhere carving scary faces into these orange giants. Discover some tips and tricks to make the perfect Jack O' Lantern for your Halloween display.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Rudolph & Frosty: The Beginning
It's a tradition that many parents today enjoyed as children themselves: learning and loving the stories of Rudolph & Frosty. Discover and be surprised by how these favorite holiday characters come about.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Santa -I Want a Puppy
It's the Christmas wish list item many parents dread-a puppy! Are you ready? Most important, is your child ready for a pet? Here is a list of things to consider.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Sharing the Joy at Christmastime
Due to long distances or other circumstance, many people are forced to forego their normal holiday traditions and spend those times away from home. Discover ways that you and your family can share your holiday cheer with others who can't be with their own families and make your holidays even more rewarding as well.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

She'll Always Be Daddy's Little Girl
As a Father, your natural instinct is to protect your daughter. But daughters need Fathers for lots of other reasons. Discover the skills that Dads teach that will help their daughters become successful in life.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Sideline Dad
We want our children to succeed in and enjoy sports, and most of all be rewarded with winning. But are you helping or hindering your child's development of the skills they need to learn through participating in team sports?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Sports and Hobbies

Spoiled Rotten Angel
From the time they are very young, kids are bombarded with advertising geared to part parents with their money. Young children think they want and need everything they see, right now! How can parents curb this behavior? Learn tips and tricks to help set limits and teach them responsibility.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Springing Forward & Falling Back
"Mommy!!! We're gonna be late!!!" It's a wake up call sharper than any alarm clock. You shoot out of bed only to realize moments later that it was the last Sunday in October and you set the clocks back. Your child has many questions about this idea of time change. Why did we change what seemed like a perfectly respectable way of keeping time? The answer has been around for quite a while.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

Surviving Thanksgiving Dinner
Grandma just dropped the bomb - this year, Thanksgiving is at your house! She's done, she's put in her time. As if you don't have enough to do, how will you pull off the most important feast of the year? Learn tricks to surviving turkey dinner.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

The Day My Preschooler Said
It can happen to even the best of parents. You are enjoying a nice dinner with extended family when suddenly your little Daniel blurts out, "Uncle Willard, you're a #@%$*& !" Where did he hear such foul language? The answer may surprise you.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

The Dreaded Stage-Mother
Nothing is more important than the presence of proud, loving parents in a child's development. We want our children to expand their interests and capabilities and to succeed at them. But are we pushing them to perform when they don't want to?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Sports and Hobbies

The History of the Christmas Tree
Your child has many questions about the traditions of the Christmas season, namely the Christmas tree. Learn the origins of why we mark the holiday with a tree indoors.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

The Legend of Santa Claus
Santa Claus has long been the focal point of the holiday season. Learn the history of how the "The Jolly One" became such a cherished and influential part of children's lives everywhere.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

The Origins of Mistletoe
It's Christmastime again, time to hang the mistletoe. Your young child asks, "Why do people kiss underneath it?", but you don't really know yourself. Discover the origins of this holiday tradition.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

The True Meaning of Giving Thanks
Thanksgiving to kids may mean a day off from school filled with lots of treats. How can you make a holiday with no presents have real meaning? Discover some ways kids can experience the true meaning of "giving thanks".

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

To TV or not to TV
Like it or not, television is more a part of our culture than ever before. It is not realistic to eliminate it from our children's lives. How much TV is too much? Learn what you can do to make television a positve enhancement in your children's development.

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

What's the Deal with Black Cats?
Every October, as Halloweeen approaches, we are surrounded by images of ghosts and goblins, witches and monsters and black cats. It's plain to see how many of these characters are a part of our spooky traditions, but how did the black cat originate into its scary reputation?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Worried About What To Give? Try A Christmas Story
Unfortunately, Christmas can become a financial burden for many families. How can you relieve the expense, but also give a gift that is both appreciated and memorable? Try a Christmas story!

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Family Events

Yes, Your Child is Perfect - Can We Change the Subject?
Those first milestones, all those wonderful pictures - you want to share the joy with everyone. But are your friends avoiding you because they just can't bear to hear anymore cute "Little Johnny" stories?

Author: J Gardener
Sub-Category: Parenting

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