May 2012

4 Family Stress Busters

You often can't hide emotional issues from your kids. So take stock, take time, have some fun and take care of yourself

By Jo Rizzo

After Baby Arrives, Still Friends!

Having a baby doesn't mean your friendships have to go south. Reach out, make adjustments and include old friends in your new life.

By Sharon Miller Cindrich

Advice Is Hard To Swallow!

Momma's sort of tongue-in-cheek advice when you get unwelcome advice about breastfeeding: It's your life and your child.

By Jeanne Martin

Melissa Street-Caulder

Meet our May mom of the month.

Start Early with Bike Helmets

As soon as children begin riding a tricycle, parents should buy them a bicycle helmet to prevent head injuries.

By Mark Lauterbach

Sophia and Jacob Top Baby Names

It's a first for Sophia. Jacob has led baby boy names for 13 years. Mason was the only name that cracked either list's top 10 for the first time. Was it because of Mason Kardashian?

Hot Ideas for Cool Parties

Birthday celebrations can range from hip at-home parties to museum trips and fun at your child's favorite activity.

By Terri Akman

Special Parties for Special Needs

Careful organization, extra help and sometimes the expertise of an entertainer or party provider can make your child's birthday a happy one.

By Mark Lauterbach

Special Parties for Special Needs

Careful organization, extra help and sometimes the expertise of an entertainer or party provider can make your child's birthday a happy one.

By Mark Lauterbach

Why Kids Say They Love Camp

Friends, challenges, science experiments, acceptance, the food, the freedom to be themselves — that's why kids love camp!

By Ellen Warren

DAY CAMP DECISIONS

Is your child ready? Which camp is right? How do you prepare? Advice for parents of young first-time day campers.

By Deb Dellapena

Early Education: Nature & Health

Here are ways to create environments that foster a healthy relationship between children and nature.

By Pamela Harris

Hosting a Foreign Exchange Student

It can be a wonderful family experience, a way for your kids to learn more about the world without leaving home.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

4 Family Stress Busters

You often can't hide emotional issues from your kids. So take stock, take time, have some fun and take care of yourself

By Jo Rizzo

Start Early with Bike Helmets

As soon as children begin riding a tricycle, parents should buy them a bicycle helmet to prevent head injuries.

By Mark Lauterbach

The Okee Dokees Brothers’ Excellent Adventure

Available in CD or DVD, this chronicle of a trip down the Mississippi River is a treasure for family music and traditional folk fans alike.

By Kathy O'Connell

Maurice Sendak Dies at 83

The Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia is the major repository for the beloved children's illustrator and author.

Books Can Help Parents Discuss Tough Topics with Teens

Reading the same book as their child can help parents discuss difficult issues such as date rape, drugs, alcohol and weight.

By Cindy Hudson

Photo Books

These specialty sites emphasize innovative processes that make creating custom keepsakes simple and fun.

By Stephanie Halinski