Posts filed under Family Life

Q&A: “My Dad’s New Family is Mean to Me”

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
by Rosalind Wiseman

rosalind_small Teen parenting expert Rosalind Wiseman answers your tough questions. Question: I’m 13 years old and my parents are separated. I spend some weekends at my dad’s house and his new family is mean to me. My dad and his fiancée criticize me for being lazy and overweight. They often say they’re joking, but... Read More >

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

Cooking with Kabocha: Japanese Winter Squash

Saturday, September 8th, 2012
by Megan Bingham

101961005_alt3_L_w Photo: Kate Mathis Inside the kabocha’s streaked forest green skin is sweet, orange-yellow flesh perfect for roasting, steaming and braising. This Japanese winter squash tastes like a cross between a sweet potato and a sugar pumpkin, lending itself... Read More >

Categories: Entertaining, Family Life, Food & Recipes

Parenting Q&A: My Son Was Barred From Neighborhood Gatherings

Friday, September 7th, 2012
by Rosalind Wiseman

ss_istock_000010338449small 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.... Read More >

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

Autumn Home Decor: Great Outdoors

Thursday, September 6th, 2012
by danielle-blundell

101968611_L_w 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

Never Forget Your Coupons Again with SnipSnap App

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
by familycircle

snipsnap Have you ever gone into a store, bought something, then come home to find that you had a 20 percent off coupon you could have used on that purchase? SnipSnap is a free mobile app that saves coupons on your iPhone so you never lose out on saving money... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Freebies & Deals, Money & Savings, Technology