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Summer Day Care in Your Home: The Pros and Cons of Babysitting

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Have a Last-Day-of-School Party: Be the Best Mom on the Block and Celebrate Summer With Your Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

The Best Teacher Gift Card Ideas: 7 Great Ways to Say Thank You at the End of the Year

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Is Summer Camp for Every Child? Stay-at-Home Parents Have Array of Options

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Bird Feeders Children Can Make: Easy Kids’ Crafts to Attract Feathered Friends

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Helping Your Child With Homework: What a Parent Can Do to Help Kids with Schoolwork at Home

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Top 10 Mother's Day Gift Ideas: From New Gadgets to Old Favorites, Presents for Mom on Her Day

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Fun, Educational Kids' Collections: Encourage Your Child to Turn His Treasures Into a Collecting Hobby

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Kids and Chores: How Much Housework Should Your Children Be Doing?

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Childproof Your Home Office: Work-at-Home Parents Can Keep Children Safe From Hazards

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Is Preschool Necessary? Stay-at-Home Parents Can Provide What Kids Need Up to Kindergarten

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Backyard Weather Lessons: Fun Projects in Environmental Science for Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Spring Outings for Children: Fun Springtime Places to Go With Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

SAHMs' Take Your Child to Work: Show the Kids How You Work at Home on April 24

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Easter Activities for Children: Ideas for Spring Crafts, Egg Coloring and Baking with Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

April Fool's Day Fun for Families: Backwards Day, Wacky Foods and Other April 1st Jokes

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

April Fools Food: Delicious Tricks and Pranks for April 1st Fun

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

St. Patrick's Day for Kids: Fun Children’s Activities to Celebrate March 17 at Home

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Spring Cleaning Today's Home: Deep Clean Your House Using a Plan, Hints and Tips

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Creative Easter Egg Decorating: Painting a New Twist on a Spring Tradition

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Host an Easter Egg Hunt: Ideas for a Spring Activity for Kids

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Spring Break Ideas for Kids: Things to Do With Children at Home for School Vacation

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Avoiding Mom Burnout: How to Handle Stress of Stay-at-Home Parenting

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Valentine Gifts for Mom: Perfect Presents for the Stay-at-Home Mother

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Raising Creative Children: Six Ways Parents Can Plant the Artistic Seed in Their Kids

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Motivation and Rewards for Reading: Tools to Encourage Your Kids to Crack a Good Book

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Marriage Advice for Moms and Dads: Building a Relationship When You're a Stay-at-Home Parent

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Get Your Children Reading: Why Your Kids Should Love Books and What You Can Do to Help

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Running Errands More Efficiently: 7 Tips for More Efficient Errand Solutions

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Parenting Trends, Microtrends: Book Tracks Evolution of Permissive Parents and Future Implications

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The Value of a Bedtime Routine: Children Wind Down, Sleep Better With a Regular Evening Schedule

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Storing Photographs of Your Family: Photo Storage Options to Fit Your Lifestyle

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Photographing Children: How to Get the Best Photos With Simple Photography Techniques

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Kids' Extracurricular Activities: Managing Your Children’s After-School Interests

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Your Children in Restaurants: How to Go Out to Dinner with Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Kids' Birthday Ideas: Meaningful Celebrations for Your Children

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

A Daily Morning Routine With Kids: Start Your Day Off Right With a Smooth, Efficient Schedule

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Bored Stay-at-Home Parents: Fighting Boredom, Loneliness and Isolation at Home

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Married Dating Ideas: Keep the Spark in Your Marriage by Going Out With Your Spouse Again

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Happy New Year Fun for Families: December 31 Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Play-in-the-Snow Fun for Kids: Cold Weather Things to Do Outdoors

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Make Your Own Gingerbread House: An Easy Project for the Whole Family

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Fun Factory Tours for Kids: Find Out How Things Are Made in Factories Throughout the US

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Fun Places to Go With Kids: Winter Outings, Tours, Museums and Attractions for Families

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Host a Christmas Cookie Exchange: Baking, Sharing and Celebrating Holiday Treats

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Make a Child's Gift Personalized: Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts

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Be an Assertive Stay-at-Home Mom: Stop Others from Taking Advantage of You Being at Home and Available

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A Down-to-Earth Christmas: Get Back to Basics With Some Old-Fashioned Holiday Fun

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Snacks You Can Make With Your Kids: Delicious, Nutritious Finger Foods as Easy as Child’s Play

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Raising a Bilingual Child: Parents Can Teach Their Children a Foreign Language at a Young Age

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Keeping a Baby Book for Your Child: Chronicling Children's Lives With Keepsakes, Photos, Milestones

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Play With Your Food: Incredible Edible Things to Do with Kids in the Kitchen

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Simple Science Experiments: Young Children Can Do Easy, Fun Science Projects at Home

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Children's Allowances: Methods, Pros & Cons of Letting Kids Manage Their Own Money

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Awesome Lunchbox Lunches: Packed Meals Your Kids Will Love to Take to School

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Waiting Games: Fun Things to Do with Kids as You Wait

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Kids Get Involved in Thanksgiving: How to Make Turkey Day Fun for Children

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

An Old-Fashioned Taffy Pull: How to Make Homemade Saltwater Taffy With the Kids

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Caring for a Sick Child: Nice Things to Do When Your Kids are Under the Weather

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Getting Ready for Cold Weather: How to Prepare Your Family for Fall, Winter, Chilly Temperatures

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How to Be an Involved Parent: Being a Part of Your Child’s School and Education

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Fun Halloween Ideas: Six Alternatives to Trick-or-Treat

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Stay-at-Home Moms’ Support Groups: Finding Help, Encouragement from People Like You

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Halloween Haunted House Ideas: Set Up Your Own Terrifying Tour With Easy, Simple Effects

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Have a Halloween Costume Exchange: Save Money by Trading Costumes with Friends and Neighbors

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

When Kids Fight With Their Friends: What Parents Should, Shouldn’t Do When Children’s Friendships Flare

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Parents Returning to College: From Stay-at-Home to Back in the Classroom

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How to Balance School with Kids: Tips on Juggling Parenthood, Returning to College

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Making Moms' Health a Priority: Take Time to Eat Right, Exercise, Get Checkups, Unwind

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Reorganize Your House: Fall is the Season for Home Organization

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Talking to Your Child's Teacher: 7 Tips for Better Parent-Teacher Communication

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Give Your House a Fall Cleaning: Autumn Clean-Up, Winterizing Projects Around Your Home

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Should I Babysit? What You Should Know Before You Take Care of Other People’s Children

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Efficient Grocery Shopping: ’Going to Market’ Today Means Saving Time and Money at the Store

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Use Your Baby's Naptimes: Get More Done While Your Infant or Toddler Sleeps

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First Day of School Preparations: Help Your Child Start the Year Off Right

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Back-to-School Clothes Shopping: How to Save Money, Time and Sanity on Fall’s Big Buying Days

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Child-Friendly Home Entertaining: How to Be the Coolest Place for Families to Come for Dinner

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Stay-at-Home Moms Back to Work: 5 Things You Can Do to Plan for the Future

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'Back on the Career Track' Review: A Guide to Returning to Work

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Cost-Cutting Tips at Home: How to Save Money in Household Expenses

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Find the Right Volunteer Job: Stay-at-Home Parents as Champion Volunteers

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Depression and Stay-at-Home Moms: Are You Depressed at Home with Your Children?

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Family Car Games: Fun Things to Do on Your Road Trip

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Car Trips with Kids: Planning a Vacation Road Trip

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Housecleaning Made Simple: How to Clean Your House Efficiently without a Cleaning Day

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Beat the Summer Heat: How to Protect Your Kids from the Sun

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Kids' Outdoor Games on the Fly: Last-Minute Time Fillers for Children’s Parties and Get-Togethers

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Backyard Camping with the Kids: How to Create Your Own Family Camp-Out at Home

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Old Fashioned Fun: Getting Your Family Back to Basics

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Dinner Table Conversation Starters: Start Family Discussions Your Kids Won’t Want to Stop Talking About

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Have a Neighborhood Block Party: Planning the Best Annual Get-Together for Your Neighbors

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

How to Avoid Over-Scheduling Kids: Expose Your Children to a Variety of Activities Without Overdoing It

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Home Party Sales: The Ultimate Work-at-Home Job

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Selling Your Child's Old Clothes: How to Sell Clothing Through Resale Shops, EBay and Yard Sales

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Work-at-Home Strategies: How to Work from Home with Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Flag Etiquette for Fourth of July: What Every American Child Should Know About Their Country’s Colors

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

The Homeschooling Decision: Should I Homeschool My Child?

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Raising an Independent Child: How to Foster Independence When You're a Stay-at-Home Parent

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By: Feature Writer Diane Laney Fitzpatrick

Summer Water Games for Kids: Wet 'n Wild Backyard Adventure

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