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Five Ways to Help Your Child Lose Weight
Sensible steps and parental encouragement will help your child about a pound a week, Excericse and healthful eating patterns are key, as is the supervision of the pediatrician.

Sushi for Beginners
While some kids take to sushi like, hmm, a fish takes to water, there are some understandably more recalcitrant about giving it a go. Fair enough. Plus, as a parent, you might have some questions about when it is safe for kids to try raw fish or seafood.

Enjoy Trips to the Supermarket
When you and the kids come up with creative games to play, trips to the supermarket turn into expeditions the whole family can enjoy and learn from.

Let's Bake a Cake!

If your kids have never baked a cake from scratch, now's the time to start. It's easy and deliciously satisfying.

Kids and the Common Cold

Young children average six to ten colds a year, and in North America these colds usually occur in the fall and winter. If your kids go to daycare or school, there is little chance that they will escape catching a cold.

Homemade Puppets for a Big Show!
Children's imaginations naturally run wild, and so creating characters for these simple, paper-bag puppets will appeal to them. If they want to put on a play with a real story, encourage them to imitate characters from a book or create their own characters.

Home Alone

All parents face the question of when it's okay to leave kids home alone. During the hectic holidays, this question comes up regularly. You may be tempted to leave them when you have a party to attend,shopping to finish, or gifts to return, but are they comfortable with this arrangement?

A Day at the Museum
Museums today are typically more kid friendly than they were 20 or 30 years ago and a visit will most likely be fun, memorable and educational for both you and the kids. Plan ahead to get the most from the day.

The Zoo in Winter
If you never made it to the zoo last summer, how about going now? School holidays or winter weekends are perfect times to make the trip.

5 Ways Your Toddler Can Enjoy the Library
Carve out an hour or two to visit the library with your toddlers and preschoolers. Doing so regularly could encourage a lifelong relationship with a fantastic community resource.

Why Is Physical Fitness Important for Kids?
Physical activity is important for kids, particularly now when so many of our children are overweight. The more your kids move, the better they will feel and the healthier they will be.

Let's Make Meatballs!
Meatballs are easy to make, even for kids. With a little help and organization, they will be off, and love how easily they learn to cook one of their favorite foods.

10 Tips for Organizing the Laundry Room
Sensible organization in the laundry room makes doing the wash a lot easier. Get tips for sorting and laundering both soiled and clean clothes and keep track of both.

Grilled Cheese Please!
What's not to like in a grilled cheese sandwich? The sandwiches are simple to make and fun to eat -- here are few ideas to make them more adventurous. The Classic! The classic grilled cheese sandwich is made with two slices of white bread and America

Seasonal Allergies and Kids
The culprit of seasonal allergies is pollen. Pollen is all around us from April to October each and every year. Tree pollens create issues in the spring, grasses in the middle of summer, and ragweed from late summer to early autumn.

Apple Picking Time
Apples grow in nearly every state, and since many are cultivated on small, local farms, pick-your-own apple orchards operate within easy driving distance of most metropolitan areas. These businesses welcome families on fall days.

Pack Your Own Lunchbox!
When kids pack their own lunches for school, parents can feel confident the meal will get eaten, not tossed. Let them have a say in the foods they want to eat.

Get Ready for Kids' Fall Sports!

As the summer winds down, young athletes from coast to coast begin to train for the fall season. Everyone agrees that team sports are terrific for children. They teach sportsmanship, cooperation amid competition, and how to have fun on the playing field.

5 Tips for Buying Back-To-School Clothes
Shopping early for school clothes will give you good choices and good value. Buy only what is needed now. Don't go overboard but wait until school starts to buy a few "special outfits."

Pitch a Tent in the Backyard!
You don't have to leave home to give the kids a taste of the outdoors. Pitch a tent in the backyard and enjoy a relaxed, family-filled evening.

Home Alone This Summer
If your kids are home alone for part of a day, whether it's an occasional situation or a regular one, there are things to bear in mind to make the experience safer and more comfortable for you and your children.

Breakfast for Mother's Day
It's become something of a tradition in recent decades to treat Mom to breakfast in bed on Mother's Day, a luxury most women welcome, especially when small hands have set the tray and prepared the meal.

Thinking of Buying a Bike?
When you buy a bike for your kids or for yourself, find the style that fits your riding needs and make sure the bike is the right size for the rider.

Mashers Away!
With a little adult supervision, kids can master mashed potatoes in no time. And they will happily eat their creation.

Valentine's Day Cupcakes
Easy to bake and decorate, it's no surprise that cupcakes are kids' favorites. When better to bake them with the children than on Valentine's Day?

What Every Parent Should Have On Hand
We are fortunate to have access to high-quality, over-the-counter medications and home remedies for minor illnesses. Make sure you have them on hand when you need them and use them correctly.

Six Ways to Beat Boredom with Your Kids
Soccer practices, ballet classes and Little League games are fun for the child involved but these activities can be tedious for younger brothers and sisters who watch from the sidelines. With just a little creativity you can turn a potentially boring situation into wonderful bonding time for you and your child.

A Green Birthday Party

By using brown paper bags, leftover art supplies, and a little creativity, your child's next birthday party will be greener than ever.

Walk, Run, and Play Into Fall!
Physical activity is beneficial for all ages. It makes everyone feel better, alleviates fatigue, helps our appetites, and along the way, you and your kids will share some good laughs.

Outdoor Games for Kids' Parties
Sometimes old-fashioned, outdoor games are the best games for a group of kids looking for some wholesome fun.

Get Ready for Kids' Fall Sports!

Mother's Day Sunday Supper
A simple roast chicken menu that includes an asparagus salad and steamed rice is easy enough for kids to fix for Mom and Dad. Step-by-step instructions guide young cooks through the process.

Safe Surfing
Parents can do a lot to protect kids when they go online. Set rules but also enjoy the Internet with your kids.

Bundle Up the Kids!

Make sure your kids are protected against the cold when they play outside. Layering helps, as does making sure they don't get overheated and consequently too cold.