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Countdown to Camp: Tips for a successful summer getaway for kids
If you're thinking of sending your children to overnight camp this summer or you've already registered them, there's plenty you can do to help…
Mother's Day don'ts: disappointing gifts for Mom
What were they thinking? Through plastic smiles or gritted teeth, moms have to suck it up sometimes when Mother's Day means a gifted toilet, u…
'Listen To Your Mother' offers honest talk about motherhood
Two years ago, Stephanie Precourt went to Wisconsin for a get–together with other bloggers she had gotten to know.
Show us your family!
Once again, we asked you to show us your families, and you did! Check out the great local photos we received from you this month. You may see …
May 02, 2012 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Six tips for working moms
These CEO moms climbed the corporate ladder while raising kids. Eight female executives share their secrets for doing it all.
Nanny know-how: How to find an excellent caregiver for your baby
Experts recommend that parents give themselves three months to find a nanny. It can take a while to find someone you love. Plus, it's not unco…
Six tips to be a successful stay-at-home mom
You've decided to stay home with your kids. Congratulations on making a very important, yet often difficult decision. And welcome to your new …
Show us your family!
Once again, we asked you to show us your families, and you did! Check out the great local photos we received from you this month. You may see …
April 04, 2012 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Top 10 things every new dad should know
Here's some practical advice for dads-to-be that they may not read anywhere else.
Aggressive parents force egg hunt cancellation
An annual Easter egg hunt attended by hundreds of children has been canceled because of misbehavior last year. Not by the kids, but by the grown-ups.
Kids sharing bedrooms: two can be better than one
In some households, sharing a bedroom is about more than saving space. Whatever the reason for putting children together, a shared bedroom is …
March 26, 2012 9:00 am PhotosPhotos
Three moms who found work/life balance
We feel torn between our work and our kids. Here are three women who abandoned the need to be perfect, cut back financially and found ways to …
Parental Guidance Suggested: Campagna Academy foster parent program provides life-changing opportunities
Marian May of Gary is a foster mom who describes every day as "mother's day."
March 01, 2012 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Show us your family!
Once again, we asked you to show us your families, and you did! Check out the great local photos we received from you this month. You may see …
February 29, 2012 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Doubly blessed: a couple builds a family through adoption
When attempts to get pregnant failed, Colleen Carlton and her husband, Rob, did something they had always wanted to do: adopt. Little did they…
Leap day babies relish their birthdays
Peter Brouwer is a Leap day baby. And like a lot of people born Feb. 29, he relishes the uniqueness of his birthday. He even thinks there's an…
Child Sense: Getting through the airport
Airport lines for tickets, luggage and security are trying to even the most patient adult. For a young child these lines can be scary, overwhe…
Listen up, and increase your EQ
As busy parents, it takes effort to truly listen to our kids. So, in honor of International Listening Awareness Month, here's the scoop.
Teaching children about love
Every February, supermarkets and stores adorn their aisles with heart-shaped trinkets and lots of chocolates. And each year, around that time,…
New moms: How much help will you need?
Sure, you can do it all, but you shouldn't; you need to rest and heal during baby's first weeks. Here's how to get others to lend a hand.
Show us your family!
Once again, we asked you to show us your families, and you did! Check out the great Northwest Indiana photos we received from you this month. …
February 01, 2012 9:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Book supports partners of those with Asperger syndrome
For years, it was believed that people with Asperger syndrome didn't form romantic relationships.
February 01, 2012 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
A child first: a mother's perspective on her son with Down syndrome
As a professional that works with children and families, I am often asked whether I have any children of my own. I tell them about my two chil…
Stop the complaining and feet-dragging at chore time
Are you sick of battling your children in hopes they will happily do their chores while beds remain unmade and toys seem to rule your living r…
Getting your child to listen and follow instructions
When trying to improve a child's ability to listen and follow instructions, it is not enough to just put a stop to the child's current behavio…
Show us your family!
We asked you to show us your families, and you did! Take a look at the great Northwest Indiana photos we received from you this month — and if…
January 04, 2012 8:00 pm PhotosPhotos
Just say no
Every time you bail out your children from facing the consequences of their actions there are 10 million children the same age in the world ex…
Parents held responsible for underage drinking
Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid's party can't happen at your house, not with your kid, because he's a good kid,…
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#Close To Home
Stephanie is a stay-at-home mom to three boys and a baby girl, but don't let that fool you. She'll keep you in style and in-the-know with this thing called parenthood. Even though none of us know what we're doing.
#Food with a Dash of Fun
We've all gotta eat-might as well have some fun in the kitchen! Check here for recipes, cooking with kids, food finds, and more.
#Father Knows Nothing
Rick Kaempfer's business card says author/writer/blogger, but his real job is "stay-at-home-dad."
#Party of Two
Join newly married Julia, former single mom, as she and her daughter transition into the nuclear-family life.
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