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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Rainy day ideas for children: 1 of 14

You are hoping to catch up on some work, or maybe tackle a project you've put off for too long, but the weather has different plans for you and your family. Rain. As it washes away the pollen, dust and dirt, it also seems as if it washes away your children's ability to entertain themselves. Get ready for it... Here it comes....
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: How to encourage teens to drive safely: 8 of 20

The best way to ensure your teen driver is safe after getting a license is to ensure she is a safe driver BEFORE you even let her test. Many states require parental permission, even for 16 year-olds, and if you do not feel your child is ready, do not let her test! It may make you unpopular and it may be inconvenient, but it ...
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Tips for flying with a toddler: 5 of 8

As a mother of two and a wife of an airline employee, I have two words for anyone traveling with toddlers. Gate check. As busy parents, we all know to pack the essentials. But the stress of going through security check-points and then hoofing it all the way to the gate (we fly out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, I mean hoof...
Relationships & Family > Relatives Tips for vacationing with in-laws: 11 of 17

What? People do this? They actually consider vacationing with in-laws a "vacation" instead of what it really is- karmic retaliation for some really jacked-up behavior in a previous life? I mean jacked-up like kitten-stomping or tipping ten percent. I remember the first time my husband and I took a weekend roadtrip with his m...
Education > Homeschooling The case against Christian homeschooling: 3 of 4

First, let me state that I consider myself a Christian. I am not here to bash Christianity in any way. But a huge (and difficult) part of my Christian belief is that I try not to judge others. Also, I support homeschooling. I am saddened and disgusted by Mr. Bush's "No Child Left Behind" program. It's more like "No Child Lef...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Great gift ideas for a house-warming party: 32 of 39

The best gifts are always well thought out. Bringing cut flowers to a housewarming party is a bad idea since the homeowner may not have vases handy. Put yourself in the place of the new homeowner. What did you need when you moved into a new home? In the process of moving, it's easy to misplace small but essential items. For ...