The stress of the season can make the most wonderful time of the year a little less so. Here, we tackle the five most common smile saboteurs and show you how to solve them.>>
You want to dial back the holiday spending this year, but you don't want to disappoint friends and family -- especially your own kids. Here are ways to keep the spirit while sparing the cash. >>
Empathy for others is a trait that must be learned -- and parents are the best people to teach it. Volunteering together is an excellent way to increase your child's social and emotional growth while spending quality time together.
Halloween is the biggest night of the year for kids -- and for accidents involving kids. Here are some tips to ensure your trick-or-treaters are running to ring doorbells and not racing to the emergency room.>>
In the mood to clown around with your kids? Step right up! Grab a kazoo and some face paint, and create your own magical circus -- no tickets required!>>
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.>>
Being a shy child isn't easy -- and for many parents, neither is raising one. Here are tips for teaching your child to overcome insecurity and succeed in social situations.>>
Having fun in the sun can pose serious health risks for kids -- especially if you haven't taken the necessary precautions. But with a little knowledge, you can help keep your family safe all summer long.
No matter where you live, there's likely to be a small theme park or festival within two hours of home that will give your family a taste of adventure. Here are some local attractions around the U.S. -- just a sampling of what awaits your family this summer. >>
You can't let go of all your household rules -- it'd be anarchy if you did! -- but it is summer, after all. Here's how to loosen the limits without losing them altogether.>>
You may think your kids are ready for organized sports, especially when so many of their peers are signing up. But many young kids don't develop the physical, emotional, or mental skills it takes to compete until second or third grade.>>
It may be easier to open a bag of chips, but it takes less than a minute to prepare these healthy, protein-packed snacks that boost brain and body power.>>
Between to-do lists and shopping trips, family time can go flying out the window during the holidays. Here are some ways you can turn seasonal chores into family activities.>>
Going around the holiday table saying what you're thankful for is a great tradition, but it doesn't teach your child what it really means to give thanks. Teaching gratitude is an everyday job -- and the benefits are huge.>>
If you're not careful, you could be packing food poisoning along with that tempting tuna sandwich in your kid's lunchbox. Here are some do's and don'ts to guide you.>>
As more members of the family take up social networking, it's important to be aware of potential privacy risks to the information that is posted for all to see.>>
The lazy days are almost over, but the fun doesn't have to end along with them. These easy craft ideas will let you enjoy summer memories all year long.>>
Unless you clone yourself or hire a personal chef, cooking up a nutritious, delicious, low-stress dinner every night is next to impossible. Or is it?>>
My 3-year-old son is very active: he runs from morning till night. Without a nap, he'll hit, bite, scream, kick and yell. I've tried everything to get him to stop. What should I do?>>
How can you tell what your child's talents are? If you lived in China, you could sign up for genetic testing to predict future talent (although it would cost you $800).>>
Want your child to be a more adventurous eater? Forcing the issue usually backfires. Here, three ways to make trying new foods a less trying experience.>>
Keeping a positive attitude isn't easy, especially when challenges mount. Check out these 10 tricks to staying focused on the positive, even when you're knee-deep in stress.>>
Can't rally the kids for one more snowball fight? Then bring the whole gang inside and get their creative juices flowing with these crafty indoor activities.>>
The closeness between mothers and children is legendary -- but fathers can forge equally tight bonds. Here, simple, everyday ways for dads to deepen their connections.>>
Experts answer your parenting and family questions: I am a mother of a 6-year-old boy who still sleeps in the bed with me. How can I make him less afraid of sleeping on his own?>>
Experts answer your parenting and family questions: I am a mother of a 6-year-old boy who still sleeps in the bed with me. How can I make him less afraid of sleeping on his own?>>
If you want your child to feel good about herself, empty praise will get you nowhere -- but honesty will pay off. Here, smart ways to pump up the positive.>>
From late-summer peaches to crisp autumn apples, fall is prime pick-your-own season. Find out what's ready to eat in your area and go gather your bounty!>>
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.>>
Wherever you go this summer, your kids are bound to find natural treasures they'd like keep. You and your kids can collect memories from the wild -- without disrupting it.>>
Wednesday, February 9 2011 2:08 PM EST2011-02-09 19:08:57 GMT
Want your Preschooler to Love Learning? Let them play! Gwendolyn Haley, Spokane County Library District Youth Services Manager, and Success By 6 Board Member, says playtime is the most important part of a preschooler's day.>>
Wednesday, December 28 2011 3:27 PM EST2011-12-28 20:27:14 GMT
The Spokane County Library District has a variety of Storytime Programs for young children at their libraries. While the winter winds blow outside, you can enjoy these programs with your child at the Library.>>
Wednesday, August 10 2011 12:26 PM EDT2011-08-10 16:26:51 GMT
They say kids don't come with an instruction manual, yet parents, especially new parents are bombarded with all kinds of advice from friends and family. There are books and websites offering endless lists, tips and tricks for parenting. Jill Johnson, Communications Specialist for Family Resources at Community-Minded Enterprises and Success by 6 Board Member says you can teach your children with simple, everyday activities.>>
Thursday, July 21 2011 4:31 PM EDT2011-07-21 21:31:53 GMT
What book is just right for your new reader? Mary Ellen Braks, a Youth Services Manager with the Spokane County Library District says it's an exciting time when your child is starting to learn how to read.>>
Wednesday, July 13 2011 12:28 PM EDT2011-07-13 17:28:03 GMT
Parenting: It's all about Balance and Patience! Amy Swanson, Executive Director, Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery and Success By 6 Board Member offers some tips about parenting young children.>>
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