How to Be a Relaxed Parent

By Michel Cohen, M.D. From modernMom

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Your nightstand stacks up with all kinds of "how-to" manuals as you seek soothing answers to these questions and others. As you read, you discover that taking care of a baby is much more complicated than you'd ever anticipated.

Helping 'Moody' Kids

By Rick Hanson, Ph.D. From sheKnows

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The mood swings we're all so wonderfully familiar with begin the moment we're born. Like us, our children can be giggling one minute and fussy the next. Employing these "mood management techniques" can go a long way to getting your kid -- and yourself -- through the day and life in general.

Save on Groceries

By Nannette Gilbert From sheKnows

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If you plan meals ahead using sale items, keep track of your inventory, use shopping lists, shop for bargains, cook meals ahead, and collect easy frugal recipes, you can save a substantial amount of money.

Tiny Toms

From familyFun

This is one turkey that won't get eaten this Thanksgiving. Your kids can make a flock to decorate the dinner table -- or for all the kid guests to take home as favors.

Craft Video: Mouse Egg

From familyFun

Courtesy of a hard-boiled egg, vibrant egg dye, a cute pipe cleaner stand, and some glued-on details (paper ears, pom-pom nose, and so on), this critter is an Easter favorite.

Craft Video: Grandpa Gregg Egg

From familyFun

With his paper tube body and glued-on features, this egghead family member will crack your kids up.

Bee Egg

From familyFun

With this project, kids blow an egg, then turn it into a flying wonder. All you need is a raw egg, paint, craft supplies, and fishing line for hanging the egg. The best part? This blown-egg creature will keep indefinitely.

Helping Kids Make a Difference: 7 Ways to Help Your Child Get Along with Kids Who Are "Different

From modernMom

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Velvet Journal

From familyFun

These velvet-covered journals are easy enough for even young kids to help make, yet they look delightfully fancy.

Soap in a Cup

From familyFun

This soapy salute to summer days ahead is a top gift pick for your child's best buds. It's also a lot easier than it looks.