Love is in the air this week, but kids aren’t associating Valentine’s Day with romance. Love to kids is how they feel about their friends and family. If you’re planning a movie night this weekend, check out these great family movies around friendship.

Does your family love comfort food? Are chips and dips high on your list? If so, check out this Potato Chips with Chica Comfort Sauce recipe from the Food Network. It’s easy to make for family movie night or an after school snack.

Most kids have a favorite Disney character and now you can turn those characters into cupcakes! Disney has come out with 30 ideas for Disney character cupcakes you can make. From Toy Story to Tinker Bell, these cupcakes are sure to be a big hit at birthday parties or any day of the week.

There are many important decisions to make when you have a baby. Will you work or stay home? Will you send them to public or private school or will you homeschool? But one many people don’t want to think about is one that is so important: what happens to your kids if something happens to you? Check out Who’s the Right Legal Guardian for Your Kids to learn more about this big decision.

If you just had a baby, chances are you’re not exactly happy with your body. But you shouldn’t just jump on the latest fad diet. New moms need a certain amount of nutrition, regardless of whether or not they’re breastfeeding, and by eating within these guidelines, it is still possible to get back to your pre-baby bod. Check out the best weight loss tips for new moms from Fit Pregnancy.

Happy Valentine’s Day! If you and the kids are looking for a fun way to celebrate the day, why not try one of these adorable recipes for Valentine’s Day cookies?  You can surprise dad with them when he gets home for work or take some to friends.

If you have kids in school and parents who work outside of the home, mornings can be quite the hassle. But they don’t have to be. Here are a few tips for speeding up your family’s morning routine.

If you want to send your husband and kids off with a special breakfast in their tummies tomorrow, check out this “Heart-y Valentine’s Breakfast” from Momformation. It’s super easy to make, and it should be a big hit at your breakfast table.

Are you expecting a baby and looking for the right high chair? Or maybe you already have a baby and you’re looking for something a little better than what you already have. Check out iVillage’s shopping guide called Which High Chair is Right for You.

Valentine’s Day can be one of the hardest days of the year to find a babysitter. If you’re one of those couples who hasn’t gotten anyone lined up yet, and you still want to celebrate the big day, never fear; here are 5 ways to have a Valentine’s Day date at home.

More and more people are choosing to become vegans and vegetarians these days, but we still live in a very meat-oriented world. If you’re a vegetarian who wants to raise your children to eat like you do, how do you do it? Here are four steps to raising a little vegetarian that will make it a lot easier.

Want to send your kids off to school with a little extra dose of love on Valentine’s Day? How about a heart-shaped snack or a sandwich full of colorful sprinkles? Check out these 6 fun ideas for bringing Valentines’ Day to your child’s lunchbox.

 

If you’re thinking about adding a new Wii game to your family’s collection, but you don’t know which one to choose, we’ve got the guide for you. Check out the Best Wii Games for Kids, for an age-by-age guide on what to buy your family.

Here’s a fun, last minute craft that you and the kids can make for Valentine’s Day. They’re conversation hearts, but not the kind you eat. All you need for these are felt, thread, a needle and a little boy or girl who likes to cut and sew: make your own conversation hearts.

Do your kids enjoy watching TV? If they do, you might want to check this out: the 10 worst TV role models for kids.  From the cast of Jersey Shore to Two and a Half Men, you might not be too surprised who makes the list, but you’ll want to be sure your kids aren’t watching these shows.