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Vacation Preparation

Getting away without the kids is a huge hot fudge sundae to parents. It is a much needed break that
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When Mom Travels for Work

Amy Kossoff Smith, the founder of a parenting Web site, has a ritual when she travels. She leaves a printed
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A Busy Mother’s Best Friend For Finding Kids’ Activities

          Hats off to local Mompreneurs who recently launched a fabulous site – Activity Rocket –
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How to Avoid Excess Waste During Spring Cleaning

          The headline assumes you’re a fan of “spring cleaning” – I’m convinced this should be
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Summer is coming…now what?

          Many thanks to Ellen Briggs of Kid Kritics for hosting me on her radio show,
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Stress Free Mornings

          Is it possible?  I’ve noticed that the morning “routine” if there is one (!) comes
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Creative Summer Lunch Box Ideas

          Packing kids’ lunches can be fun…or frustrating!  Ellen Briggs of Family Food Experts shares a
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New School Year, New Trends

The back-to-school date varies by area, but we’re now into the new school year, and I’m wondering if anyone has
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Give Kids a Vacation Budget

We’re in the final stretch of summer – here’s a family vacation strategy to consider. Give your kids a budget!
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Prescription for Homesick Kids

Summer camp can be the most liberating or miserable experience for both parents and kids. The smell of bonfires; clothes
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Allowance Tips

Allowance is always a hot topic for parents. Do you give allowance? When do you start? Do you tie it
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