Family

The kids have learnt so much already from sharing their lives with our furry companions, but it hasn’t all been happy.

Shared bedrooms are the norm throughout much of the world, and a trend toward smaller homes is making shared bedrooms a reality for American families. 

One of the best ways to begin to reconnect with your daughter is to spend time with her. Find time once a week to do something with your daughter. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Just a couple of months ago when someone asked Squeak a question about her uncle’s relationship status she replied, “they're brothers”. Her uncles thought that was hilarious. 

Parents ask me, “Is it OK for me to lie occasionally to my children?” And my rhetorical question back is, “What message do you want to teach your children?” It’s a huge responsibility to be a parent and realize that

Many people have attempted to teach children how to handle bullying. Some say not to be a bystander and some simply say to tell a trusted adult. These messages are good but they are incomplete. These messages alone will not

Many parents ask, “How should I talk to my teens about sex?” or “What should I say about skipping” or “I think my teens’ friends are doing drugs. Should I address this with my teen directly?” If parents do not

The Children’s Aid Society (CAS) is always looking for foster parents – people who have been blessed with good fortune and are now in a position to give back for the sake of the greater good. Fostering is temporary care

Parents can learn strategies on how to introduce and prepare their older children for the addition of a new baby. It’s not uncommon for youngsters to feel threatened by the arrival of a new sibling. A child may question whether

If you’ve been to a wedding where a relative has set a napkin on fire, or are so desperate for an excuse to leave an awkward family gathering that you’ve actually told people you had to head off for a

When it comes to spring cleaning, people tend to fall into one of two camps: those who are genuinely enthusiastic about clearing away a wi

"The money talk." It may be one of the most important conversations you ever have with
your children, but many families aren't sure how to approach the subject and what precisely they should be discussing. Here’s how to s

With this being only the second annual Family Day on Monday, February 16, it’s not likely that your family has established any hard and fast traditions yet.

(MS) Most couples will tell you that having children is a blessing. Children expand the family and open up the household to joy and laughter. Children do require a lot of time and attention, though, which can sometimes get in