Jan 8

If you love to take your kids to the movies and you’re wondering what’s coming out this year, check out this great guide to 2012 kids’s movies.  From The Lorax to The Secret World of Arrietty, there’s something for everyone this year.

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Jan 5

If there is one thing that is certain, kids love to play!  Why not give them a little more space to play in your home, maybe an indoor swing or a fun bed canopy?  If you’re looking for some great ideas, check out Real Simple’s playful decorating ideas.

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Jan 2

Napping is something that comes naturally to little bodies, but napping well not so much. If your child is not a good napper, he or she may need to be trained or led into a world of good nap-taking. Need some tips? Check out how to get your child to nap.

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Jan 1

If you spent the holidays traveling, especially if you crossed over multiple time zones to visit family and friends, your body might have a few issues adjusting to its normal state. Just imagine the problems your kids will be having, especially if they have to go back to school this week. If your little ones are having issues getting to sleep due to your travel schedule, check out these tips for getting your kids back to sleep.

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Dec 25

If you have some cookie dough lying around and you’re looking for a good Christmas day activity, check out these fun little Christmas kid cookies. The fun is in the decorating (and the eating). Your children are sure to have a blast making a cookie that looks just like them!

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Dec 22

Remember that book about dieting for young girls? How about the breastfeeding baby doll? These are just few of the weird, outrageous and just plain strange products for kids and babies we saw this year.

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Dec 19

Let’s face it: no one wants to sit at the kids’ table. It’s been the butt of jokes for as long as kids’ tables have been around. But most of us just can’t fit our large families at one table when it’s time to gather for the holidays, and the kids’ table becomes a necessary evil.  If you have to have to have a kids’ table, make it fun. Here’s how.

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Dec 19

Packing a lunch for your kids can be difficult, but packing a lunch when your child has a gluten allergy or if your family just doesn’t eat gluten can be even more of a loathsome task. Need some help? Check out these tips for packing a healthy, gluten-free lunch. You may even find some ways for mom and dad to eat healthier too.

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Dec 7

Looking for some foods to serve your kids, especially toddlers, that are full of nutrients? These 15 super foods for toddlers are nutritious, colorful and believe it or not, some of them are even yummy!

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Nov 29

Tired of the same old sandwiches and pizza for lunch? The Food Network has put together a list of kid-approved easy lunch ideas. From Pita Pockets full of veggies to a mini taco bar that fits in right int he lunchbox, you’ll find something here to suit everyone’s tastes.

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Nov 27

Are you planning on getting acupuncture for your kids? If so, you’ll be happy to know that researchers from the University of Alberta in Edmonton have deemed the practice to be safe for people under the age of 18, but they do say more extensive research is needed.

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Nov 24

Thanksgiving is upon us and you’re probably enjoying spending some time at home with your kids. Need some ideas of what to do or talk about? Mindful Mum talks about what Thanksgiving is all about and even offers some yummy recipes that are fun for parents and kids to make together.

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Nov 22

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. The kids will be out of school this week, and you may even have other children, such as nieces and nephews, staying with you for a few days. Need a fun, creative way to keep them busy? Check out these fun Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities from Parents Connect. There is something here for everyone.

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Nov 13

Let’s face it: we live in an age where technology rules, and even babies and toddlers are becoming accustomed to today’s high-tech world.  If you’re thinking about purchasing some technology for your younger kids or you just aren’t sure when, how and what to introduce to them, check out Parenting’s guide to technology for kids. It has info for kids ages newborn to five years.

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Nov 9

Want to become a healthier family? You may think you’re too busy, or it’s too hard, but that’s simply not true. There are so many little things families can do to make improvements. Just check out these 100 ways to become a healthier family from Health.com

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