Nov 10th, 2010
Although we think of Thanksgiving as an American festival, few people know that there are Thanksgiving festivals celebrated all over the world, for different reasons and at different times. Here are some of the festivities associated with Thanksgiving in Asian countries.
Nov 10th, 2010
A survey by Symantec found that over 7 in 10 kids in India have had negative online experiences - from exposure to nudity and violence to having a stranger try to meet them in real life. It's a good reminder for parents to plug in to their kids’ online lives, if they have not already done so.
Nov 9th, 2010
Single moms don't have it easy. From setting limits to self-care decisions to involving the kids in family decisions, Kim Patrick offers some excellent tips to single mums about raising happy, well-adjusted kids.
Nov 9th, 2010
As the pressure to excel mounts, today’s children are beginning to feel the brunt. Agreed, striving is essential to keep up with the rest in this rapidly moving world – and parents need broaden to their child’s horizon. But how much is too much?
Nov 8th, 2010
Family life does not stop after a divorce, it is just likely to be altered or different. Getting used to new arrangements can be stressful and upsetting for all parties involved. Here's how to manage your co-parenting responsibilities and family life arrangements after the separation.
Nov 8th, 2010
Literary fashions may come and go, but the magic of Enid Blyton seems to go on forever. To think that this writer, who was born in the late 19th century, still tops the popularity charts in children’s books in the 21st century is truly amazing – and appropriate.
Nov 7th, 2010
Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, is widely regarded as an all-American holiday and is primarily a harvest festival. But is there more to this holiday tradition? And should you celebrate it?
Nov 7th, 2010
Even if you've been traveling for years as a family, your kids may begin resisting the family vacation when they become tweens or teens. The main reason being that they miss their friends and regular teen activities. Here are some tips for traveling successfully with tweens or teens.
Nov 6th, 2010
For working parents, there are days when trying to keep the house clean with kids feels like shoveling snow in the middle of the storm. If you feel like you're losing the battle with chores, here are a few housekeeping tips for busy moms (and dads).