ronda kaysen
Tips on Taking Terrific Halloween Pictures
Taking great Halloween pictures of the kids all decked out in their spooky get-ups is no easy feat. You've got sugared-up tots to corral, difficult lighting to conquer and the pressure of trying to get the perfect image of a once-in-a-lifetime event. Here's help!
Halloween on the Cheap
Americans are about to pony up nearly $6 billion on Halloween costumes, candy and parties this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That comes to roughly $66 a person. But there are ways to keep the price tag down. Read on!
Daycare Unsafe for Some Preemies
Here's another thing for moms of premature babies to worry about: A new study has found that daycare could seriously harm the health of some premature kids, so parents should hold off on putting their preemies into daycare until the kids are at least 2.
If the goal of school is to do well, it seems only natural to reward our kids when they come home with report cards awash in A's. But is it really such a good idea to give gifts or money? Some experts say no.
Mom Makes Kids Watch Home Birth
It turns out there is such a thing as TMI when it comes to childbirth and older siblings. But home-birthing mama Madeline Holler didn't figure that out until she was well into hard labor.
We all want our kids to succeed at school, and helping them with their homework is one way to achieve that. But finding that perfect balance between helping them out and letting them learn on their own is no easy feat.
Mom's Intuition Saves Daughter's Life
Donald McCracken was playing ball with his kids when a fly ball hit his 7-year-old daughter, Morgan, on the head. After a little ice and some TLC, she seemed fine. She even went to school the next day and got an A on an assignment. Two nights later, however, Morgan complained of a severe headache.
Eat Out on the Cheap
When the budget's tight, dinner at a restaurant is usually the first thing to go. But it doesn't have to be that way. There are ways to eat out on the cheap -- and we're not talking a trip to McDonald's.
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