Gifts can be a chance to impart money wisdom
For 11-year-old Max Schwartz, the holiday gift he's most curious about is a little box of dollar bills.
View ArticleChild Sense: Prevent stress-related meltdowns at Christmas
Christmas is here and all the excitement that comes with it. It is often at these highly emotional times that children break down. Help your child enjoy the holidays by being aware of what their...
View ArticleExperts: How to deal with Newtown tragedy
Many parents preoccupied with helping their kids cope with the murders in Connecticut are simultaneously trying to deal with their own anxieties over the tragedy.
View ArticleWhy I rented maternity clothes
Expensive and unflattering - that's been my general finding while shopping for maternity clothes. So I've been subsisting the past few months on rental maternity wear from MineForNine.com.
View ArticleApps for kids: PBS games help teach little ones about healthy eating
It's almost 2013 and as parents start making New Year's resolutions, focusing on healthy eating habits with their kids might also be a focus. To help make this fun and approachable for kids (while...
View ArticleChildhood obesity declines in several cities: Following 30 years of...
When junk food, fast food, sugary drinks, and breakfast cereals that are 56 percent sugar by weight meet video games, televisions in bedrooms, and a walking-averse culture, the outcome shouldn't be...
View ArticleMoms Gear: Countdown to a fresh clean with Oral B Toothbrush
The Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 toothbrush is an electric toothbrush easy enough for a 4-year-old to use. I say that because my youngest daughter recently wandered into our bathroom,...
View ArticleFamily Meals Matter: Appetizing
There's no hard and fast rule saying that family meals must include a main course, side dish and dessert. Just like dining out, sometimes it's fun to combine a variety of small plates or appetizers...
View ArticleFrumpy Middle-Aged Mom: They're still winners, even in a losing season
I'm sitting here looking at my son's first varsity sports letter, which he received at his high school football banquet last night. It's funny how a simple scrap of fabric can make you all teary-eyed.
View ArticleSavor the season: Holiday tips from other parents
Amid all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, how can we slow down and make this time special? Our readers share their best strategies for creating unforgettable moments, from simple time-savers to...
View ArticleHot Property: Actress Katherine Heigl is offering home for the right money
Actress Katherine Heigl is selling her house in Los Feliz.
View ArticleGail MarksJarvis: 4 ways to save big beyond the holidays
It's the time of year when people worry about the money they've wasted, but there's more at stake than a holiday splurge.
View ArticleSpending Smart: A look back at 2012's top tips
Tiny print that tricks consumers, stuff that used to be free but isn't anymore, and gadgets you can install on your car to reduce auto insurance premiums.
View Article'Fiscal cliff': Armageddon or just 'eh'?
You've heard the predictions for what happens if the country goes over the "fiscal cliff": The economy will shrink, nervous consumers will stop spending, and the stock market will plunge.
View ArticleThe secret to a successful resolution is in your pocket
With the New Year upon us, people all over the world are committing themselves to change for the better. Year after year, weight loss is the leading resolution for Americans and, as a country, we have...
View ArticleOutdoors Gear: Use your smartphone as a heart monitor
Looking to give your fitness routine a boost in the New Year? The solution may be in your smartphone.
View ArticleAdd flavor without fat this holiday season
The holidays are here again, and it's time to indulge in all the flavors of the season. While recent studies find that the average American only gains one or two extra pounds between Thanksgiving and...
View ArticleThe 12 Best Diet Trends of 2012: Make over your refrigerator in 2013
Each year, a slew of new diets make too-good-to-be-true claims about losing weight fast with minimal effort. But some eating trends have real staying power. We've identified 2012's trends that we hope...
View ArticleThe Worst Diet Trends of 2012: Make over your diet by learning lessons from...
Many, many food fads are just that - fads - and should fade out as quickly as possible. Here are the worst nutritional trends of the past year:
View ArticleFive reasons to take your workout outside
Think hitting the gym is hard? Nature is a perfect training ground. Women's Health's has five reasons for you to blow off the dark, dreary gym and enjoy some crisp air.
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