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New Year's 22+ ideas for a fun, family-friendly New Year's Eve

When I was a kid, nothing made me feel cooler than being included in grown-up stuff. On New Year’s Eve, getting to ha...

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Kids Passing the Geek Parent Baton: Welcoming Kids to Your Favorite Fandoms

For a geek dad, geek mom or geek parent whose heart and mind are filled by the songs and stories of popular cultur...

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Encouragement Comforting Words: What to Say and Do in Tough Times

When someone we know suffers a loss or is going through a difficult situation, we’re often not sure what to say. S...

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Family Six Tips for Supporting New Parents

I’m going to start this off with a confession: My memories of the first few months after I became a first-time mom...

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Kids How to teach kids about giving during the holidays

It’s Christmas, and the easiest way to get into the holiday spirit is a little goodwill-sharing. But finding ways to ...

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LGBTQ How to Welcome Your Child's LGBTQ Partner to the Family

You’re the proud parent of a newly engaged LGBTQ person: Congratulations! You’re happy for them, excited abo...

Care & Concern How to Be More Caring: Practical Tips from Thoughtful People

You know the caring type: They listen when you talk. They show up when you need them. They remember your birthdays...

Holiday traditions: Why they matter, how to keep them, and when to let them go

Christmas Holiday traditions: Why they matter, how to keep them, and when to let them go

Taking part in holiday traditions and rituals helps us feel like we’re a part of something bigger. They give us a ...

Easy Get Together- Potluck Dinner Ideas and Recipes

Family Easy get-together: Potluck dinner ideas and recipes

Every time we’re with our favorite people around the dinner table, we think the same thing: “Why don’t we should d...

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Mother's Day Wise Words from Moms about Motherhood

As moms, the most helpful advice we get comes from two sources: our moms and friend-moms. They are the wise women ...

How to make a T-shirt pillow

How to make a T-shirt pillow

Few presents will give kids a charge like one that celebrates their favorite sport or sports team. Score big with thi...

History of Grandparents Day

Fall History of Grandparents Day

The idea to designate a day honoring grandparents is credited to Marian McQuade, a West Virginia homemaker who wan...