Friday, September 7th, 2012
by Rosalind Wiseman
Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman answers your tough questions.
Question: Our 7-year-old son was banned from a neighbor’s house and then barred from all neighborhood gatherings. He has impulse control problems, which we’ve spoken to the other families about, and sees a counselor. But he still gets into trouble playing with local kids....
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Friday, September 7th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
My son studies with
Facebook open on his laptop. I have tried fighting this. But this year, I decided to make peace with it. I insist he do his homework in the family room while I work or cook dinner so I can redirect his attention if Facebook (or YouTube)...
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Thursday, September 6th, 2012
by danielle-blundell

Designers are looking to the great outdoors for inspiration this fall. From whimsical critter-themed dishware to a sophisticated faux wood grain pillow, there’s a forest find for every style and budget.
Owl Table Lamp,
westelm.com, $99.
Categories: Family Life, Home
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
by Christina Tynan-Wood
Not long after my 16-year-old son started school a decade ago, I began dreaming of a paperless educational system. Permission slips, projects, homework, tests—organizing and storing all of them for Cole, and then his younger sister Ava, took countless hours. To boot, it was an utterly thankless task, which provided sufficient inspiration...
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Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

I've made a lot of slow cooker oatmeal and, while I have a few favorites, none have been quite as easy, delicious and healthy as this one. What I love about this recipe is that it uses almond milk, so you get that little boost of protein and healthy fats, and bananas. Seriously, that is all. The trick is that I used 6 bananas...
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