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Tips for Better Photos

by Mari S. Gold

Unspoil Your Child

by Richard Bromfield

Parents tend to spoil their children, and they both know it. Fortunately, spoiling can be undone-quickly.
Picnics Made Easy

by Kathy Peel

Picnicking is a great way to take advantage of long summer days and starlit nights.
Break Out the Board Games

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Classic board games offer something that all generations can enjoy: a chance to interact with family members while having a good time.
Planning a Reunion

by Mary Dixon Lebeau of West Deptford, N.J.

A family reunion can be a fun and memorable occasion for all ages, but to be successful, such a gathering requires thorough planning.
Keeping Track Of Your Pet

by Pamela Kock

Anyone who’s experienced the sadness of losing a pet can take heart: Microchip technology is making it easier to reunite owners with their family dog or cat.
Making Easter Memories

by Kathy Peel

Easter, which falls on March 23 this year, is a wonderful day that offers many opportunities to make special memories.
Fostering Fluffy & Fido

by Lisa Zhito

When Susan Turner first met Peanut, the tiny gray and white kitten had been abandoned in a cardboard box at the Franklin County
Volunteering with Children

by Anne Gillem

Like most young children, Elise and Tia Tuttle of Pearland, Texas (pop. 37,640), eagerly anticipate their birthdays each year.
Building Healthy Friendships

by Alison Tempestilli

Childhood friendships are an important part of growth and development, and they set the stage for relationships later in life.
Promoting a Love of Learning

by Alison Tempestilli

For a parent who values education, seeing your child enthralled by a book or happily engaged in a science fair project is deeply rewarding.
Literary Destinations images

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

While beloved authors act as tour guides for our imaginations, there's something to be said for travel beyond the page.
Bus Stop Safety

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Each day, more than 25 million children line up to board those big yellow buses bound for school, sporting events or field trips.
Osteoporosis: Reducing the Risk

by Amy Green

Nan Madden, a retired nurse, has seen firsthand the crippling effects of osteoporosis.
Connecting by Computer

by Mary Dixon Lebeau

Evelyn English, 85, loves staying in touch with family, but hearing difficulties make using the telephone a challenge.
Hosting a Themed Gathering

by Mari S. Gold

If you’re planning an outdoor gathering, consider hosting a themed picnic. Here are some suggestions to make your next picnic a memorable one
Creating New Easter Traditions

by Kathy Peel

Most families have their own Easter traditions, from dyeing eggs to filling baskets with jellybeans and chocolate bunnies.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is more than just a cause for concern. It’s a national crisis, with alarming increases in the number of young people who are overweight and at higher risk for health problems now and later in life.
Turn Dinnertime into Family Time

by Kathy Peel

Families across the nation are reclaiming the family dinner hour, and for good reason.
Christmas Classics images

by Katie Dodd

When you ask people to name their favorite holiday films and shows, few cite recent releases. Instead, more than any other time of year, Christmas inspires movie fans to gravitate toward the classics that they first saw as children.
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