Monthly Archives: June 2012

The Five-Minute Emergency Plan

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood

emergencylink screen I was in a phone meeting last week that scared me. “Every year 1 million people are admitted unconscious to hospitals,” Michael Soenen, founder and CEO of EmergencyLink told me. “The first responders need medical information in order to provide treatment and contact information to locate family.” Those first responders... Read More >

Categories: Family Tech with Christina

Special Deal: 35% Off a Roku and Hulu Package

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
by Caren Oppenheim

Special Deal: 35% Off a Roku and Hulu Package I love streaming movies and TV shows on my iPad. It’s a great way to catch up on programs I’ve missed with the Hulu app or watch the latest films on HBO Go (thanks for your login, Mom and Dad!). But an iPad isn’t always an ideal viewing format for more than one... Read More >

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Coffee Table Makeover

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
by familycircle

Yield Coffee Table By: Madelyn Perez Short on space in your living room? Consider a coffee table with wheels. They’re modern, trendy and fun. And whether you’re entertaining guests or just need more room for the kids to play, you can just roll the surface out of the way to create an open space. My personal favorite is the yield... Read More >

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“I’m a 13-Year Old Girl. Everyone Harasses Me About My Chest Size”

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
by Rosalind Wiseman

rosalind wiseman Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman answers your tough questions. Q. I am a 13-year-old girl in a difficult situation. I know boys are obsessed with breasts. But even my girlfriends harass me about my chest size and spread rumors that I stuff my bra. Why do kids do this if they know it hurts so... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Health, Parenting Advice by Rosalind Wiseman, Parenting Teens & Tweens

Creating An Outdoor Room

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
by Designer Dad: Stephen Saint-Onge

_MG_1661 In my June Designer Dad column in Family Circle, I talk about creating outdoor rooms and the importance of making use of areas you have to expand your living space in the summer months. I wanted to share a recent makeover I did that illustrates that way of thinking visually. I'm a firm believer that you can take an existing porch, balcony, deck or yard... Read More >

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