Do You Use Your TV as a Babysitter?     

Yesterday at 12:58 AM

Don't be ashamed if you answered "yes." My BFF in Hawaii pays a TON of money to get Noggin, Nick Jr. and the Disney Channel, which is one of the reasons she unabashedly refers to her satellite provider as Diego, Dora and Kai-Lan's pimp.

1 comments — latest Today at 12:25 AM by tedgar

Tags: kids and tc | parents | tv and kids | television as a babysitter | tv

Simple Thanksgiving Centerpiece     

Yesterday at 12:20 AM

My young daughter is beyond thrilled that two local radio stations are already playing Christmas music all.day.long. However, I am adamant that Thanksgiving will not come and go without due celebration.

Tags: craft ideas for kids | centerpiece | Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving crafts

Thanksgiving Getaways

05 Nov 2009 12:38 AM

With some light rock radio stations already playing Christmas music 24/7, you may have thought that Thanksgiving had been cancelled, but alas, the holiday filled with delectable dishes and dysfunctional family members is still scheduled for November 26th.

Hands-On Thanksgiving Fun

04 Nov 2009 06:26 AM

Who among us has never made a handprint turkey? Thanksgiving birds traced from tiny hands are a holiday staple in most people's homes. However, in recent years the traditional art project has advanced significantly. These days you can create elaborate turkeys from a single tracing.

Christmas Music in October?!

04 Nov 2009 05:00 AM

I rarely listen to the radio while driving, but my 5-year-old insisted on hearing some tunes as we navigated our way to yet another Halloween event last week.

Do You Discipline Your Child in Public?     

03 Nov 2009 04:53 AM

When it comes to disciplining a child, consistency is key. However, these days when screaming is the new spanking and swatting a child on the butt could land you in jail, some parents feel forced to ignore their tot when he has meltdown in public.

4 comments — latest Yesterday at 05:01 AM by Michele Cheplic

Tags: children and discipline | discipline | disciplining kids in public | parents

Screaming Kid Makes for Travel Nightmare     

03 Nov 2009 12:00 AM

In more ways than one... Talk about a flight from hell: Not only did Pamela Root's nightmare of flying solo with her 2-year-old son come true, but so did her fear that her toddler would not behave in the airplane.

2 comments — latest Yesterday at 05:06 AM by Michele Cheplic

Tags: flying and kids | kids on planes | kids and planes | traveling with kids | travel tips

Having Fun Stuffing

02 Nov 2009 08:43 AM

The countdown to Thanksgiving is on, so let's talk stuffing. Not the kind that you eat with Tom the Turkey. I'm talking about stuffing sweet treats into cute decorations that your kids can make themselves.

Tis the Season For Holiday Travel Deals

02 Nov 2009 12:00 AM

On this day after Halloween, most department and discount stores are busy putting out their Christmas merchandise, so it stands to reason that the travel industry would follow suit by advertising their top picks for holiday getaways.

Family-Friendly Fall Travel Deals

31 Oct 2009 12:02 PM

Leave it to the travel industry to come up with creative alternatives to spending Veteran's Day cleaning house or Thanksgiving with crabby Aunt Sue. Long holiday weekends are an ideal time to escape from the stress of extended family dysfunction and spend quality time with your spouse and kids.