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Celebrating Thanksgiving in America The Thanksgiving celebrations and traditions of today are much more diverse than they were even a couple of decades ago. Many families have their own unique Thanksgiving traditions that may include the iconic turkey dinner and the wonderful pumpkin pie, but these traditions are actually very modern and have little relationship… Read more »

Healthy Living During the Holidays Make your skin glow with simple food tips: 85% of teenagers and around 50% of adults are affected by acne. There is overwhelming evidence suggesting a link between diet and skin health, and skin health can be improved tremendously by a healthy diet. One good tip is to cut down… Read more »

The Gift of Thankfulness For Your Child There are different season of the year that are associated with different aspects of character. As November approaches and the leaves begin to turn color and drift down from the trees it is natural to begin to think of thankfulness. However, sometimes thankfulness is mistaken for manners. While… Read more »

Teaching Your Children to Be Thankful It’s no secret that thankful children are happier and more polite, but raising children to be thankful for all they have is more important than making more pleasant kids – it’s about teaching them to be caring and sensitive to the feelings of others. While some may feel that… Read more »

Tips for Traveling with Kids With the holidays just around the corner, many will be hitting the road with their little ones in tow. To help ensure your trip goes smoothly, we have a few tips below. Be tech-friendly. A device such as a kid-friendly tablet or a DVD player with educational videos is the… Read more »

Holidays Around the World While in the United States Christmas and Hanukkah are the two most commonly celebrated holidays, there is also Kwanzaa, which is both a seasonal and a cultural celebration. Throughout the world, there are many other winter events that celebrate the season. Families can always choose to add to the winter celebrations… Read more »

How To Teach Your Children to be Safe at Any Age Parents worry about their children; it’s a fact of life. Teaching them to be safe as they grow and explore is one of your most important jobs. But with so many potential threats to worry about, the task can seem overwhelming. Here are a… Read more »

Another Veggie Tale… Here’s a dilemma so many parents face! They’ve got to eat, it’s for their own good and survival… But they can’t stand what’s being offered. There are solutions. John Rosemond, a family psychologist, says a great way to get kids to eat their food is put several small portions of the meal(s)… Read more »

October is National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of an infant younger than 1 year old. There is no proven way to prevent SIDS, but parents and caregivers can reduce the risk for SIDS by adhering to a few golden rules. Since 1994, the… Read more »

It’s Pumpkin Time Pumpkins are a hallmark of fall and make a great addition to kid-friendly snacks.  Pumpkin is easiest to use in recipes when bought from a can, but fresh pumpkin from the pumpkin patch is also fantastic. Rich in beta-carotene, Vitamin A and Vitamin C, this seasonal favorite is also a nutritional powerhouse… Read more »