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Back to School Must-Haves

Can you believe it? The new school year is just around the corner (yippie!) but before you can really take a bit a breather, you've got to do the back to school shopping thing.

No-Excuses Gardening

The idea of an herb garden sounds divine, but maintaining it is another story.

Ask Chef Mom: Does alcohol burn off during cooking?

Is it okay to use wine or sherry for flavoring when you're cooking dinner for the whole family? Before you assume all the alcohol will be burned off during cooking, read on!

Kids' Music for Parents Who Hate Kids' Music

Today's music for kids does not have to be torture on a parent's ears. Below are some of our favorite well-known and not-so-well-known musicians that you'll gladly pop in ... and may even find yourself listening to when the kids aren't around.

Baby Tantrums

A baby's first tantrum can take you by surprise. Your baby can really shock you by shrieking, stamping, hitting, or making his whole body go stiff. But don't take it personally; baby tantrums aren't about anything you've done wrong.

Great Solutions for the Family Car

For many of us, the separation between home and car has blurred. Cars have become our rolling offices, kitchens, study spaces, and playrooms combined.

Sweet Dreams on the Road

When visiting Grandma's or staying at a hotel, some kids have a hard time falling asleep when they're away from home. The author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers has some ideas for helping smooth the transition to bedtime -- even without the comforts of home.

Delicious Drinks for Kids

'But Everyone Has One!'

Tired of hearing your kids beg and nag about what they want to buy-or what they want you to buy?

10 Ways to Help Kids to Really Say No and Buck Peer Pressure

Michele Borba, EdD "What were you thinking?" "But didn't you tell the kids it wasn't right?" "You did what?!!@!" Are you concerned that your kid always seems to go along with...