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Thanksgiving is days away, and dates like Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve are quickly approaching, which means that pretty soon your whole family will be in gear for the holiday season. While there might be a lot of pressure on you and your spouse during this time of year, it's important to help everyone stay on top of good health habits, particularly … [Read more...] about Keeping kids healthy around the holidays

Cold and flu season has officially arrived, which means that you're probably doing all you can to keep your family germ-free. But what happens when that fateful day comes and you discover your little one has come down with the flu? Here are a few parenting tips to keep in mind to help your little one get through it.Know when to see the doctor Since this is your child's … [Read more...] about Handling your child’s first flu

Thanksgiving is only a couple of weeks away, which means there isn't much time left to get your home ready for the big family dinner you'll be sharing on November 21. And while you're probably thinking about getting your house clean, putting up decorations and preparing a multi-course meal, your kids are probably looking for ways to contribute to the holiday mood as … [Read more...] about Fun kids craft projects for Thanksgiving

While it's certainly not the same thing as graduating from college or getting a first job, beginning to do regular chores around the house marks children's earliest entrance into the world of a grown-up responsibilities. If you have a couple of youngsters you'd like to see pulling their own weight (relatively speaking), you may have a difficult time explaining that … [Read more...] about How to start chores for kids

Thanksgiving is only a few weeks away, which means that your family is probably gearing up to host a large dinner complete with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, among other delicious dishes. But you may also want to help your children push past the meal and learn what it really means to give thanks during the holiday season. Here are a few ways your children … [Read more...] about Three ways for kids to give thanks this Thanksgiving