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- Family LifeAn Age-by-Age Guide to Explaining the Death of a Pet to ChildrenFrom goldfish to guinea pigs to every pet in between (yes, including dogs and cats, of course), pets are part of the family. Heck, my first pet, the most wonderful Golden Retriever ever (I am NOT biased!) died 17 years ago and I still miss her! ...Rachel Sokol
- Family Life50+ Questions to Ask Your Kids to Get Them TalkingHow was your day? “Good.” What did you do? “Nothing.” Sound familiar? Sometimes when you’re just trying to connect with your child it’s easy for them to shut down, oftentimes hidden behind a screen. But having the right questions...Jennifer Caffelle
- Dealing With In-Laws10 Tips for Dealing With In-LawsYour in-laws are a crucial part of your spouse's life. This makes them a crucial part of your life as well. No one ever said it was easy to balance your needs with the needs of others -- especially the needs of an entire new family. But creating ...Laurie E. Rozakis, PhD
- Family RelationshipsLiving Far From Family Sucks, Especially During The HolidaysLiving far from family is hard, especially during the holiday season. We may live in locations that are far from where we grew up for various reasons: job opportunities, lifestyle choices, proximity to our partner’s family, or financial reasons...Charise Rohm Nulsen
- Family LifeAn Open Letter to Grandparents: That Was Then, This is NowDear Grandparents, First and foremost, we love you. That is a given, and our kids are blessed to have you in their lives. We are doing our best as parents and appreciate everything that you do, yet there are some sticking points that are hard to...Laura Richards
- Family LifeMy Kid is Nothing Like MeFrom the moment a baby is born, most parents have a certain idea of what their kid will be like. Maybe they hope their child will grow up to be a lawyer like their mom or a college athlete like their dad. However, very rarely do children grow up...Julia Ries
- Father's DayTop 10 Fun Ways to Spend Father's Day as a FamilyLooking for simple and meaningful Father's Day activities that will help you bond with your Pops? Check out these fun father-son and father-daughter activities for children of all ages and dads with all different interests. You're sure to make la...Erin Dower
- Family Life5 Tips for Giving Each Child One-On-One TimeAs I’m nearing the due date for my third child, I can’t help but wonder how I’ll possibly make the time to give each one the individual attention they deserve. The kids will soon outnumber the adults in our household, and it’s important t...Erin Ollila
- Being a Good MomInspirational Moms: A Cambodian Refugee's StoryWe at FamilyEducation recognize truly extraordinary parents who have overcome adversity to achieve amazing things for themselves and their children. In this installment, we meet Sophy, a married mother of two who survived the Cambodian genocide. ...
- Being a Good MomInspirational Moms: Melissa the Police OfficerWe at FamilyEducation strive to educate and support moms and dads, and to recognize the truly extraordinary parents who have overcome adversity and achieved amazing things for themselves and their children. In this installment, our first, we meet...Laurie Mega
- Grandparents12 Fun Things to Do With GrandkidsEditor’s Note:We know raising kids can be hard. That’s why we’re dedicated to making your life easier with the latest and greatest parenting advice and products. We wanted to let you know that if you chose to purchase one of the items featu...
- Entertainment and Activities5 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays with Faraway Family Members1. Behold the Power of Facetime/Skype Let’s face it: Sometimes a big trip during the bustling holiday season just isn’t feasible with little ones. If a plane or car ride isn't an option, technology is the next best thing. Set up a time to Sk...Courtney Key
- Conducting Genealogical ResearchArchive It! 5 Key Questions & Tips to Preserve Your Family HistoryArchive It! 5 Key Questions & Tips to Preserve Your Family History Are you overwhelmed by the prospect of managing your old family photos, VHS tapes, slides, and film reels? You're not alone. Less than 5 percent of American families have scann...
- Parenting Tools PrintablesPrintable Pet Care Chart for KidsEncourage kids to help take care of your family's pet! Type in the date, chore descriptions, and names on this interactive printable pet care chart. ...
- Things to Avoid While PregnantThe Downside of Kitties, Dogs and Turtles During PregnancyHousehold pets, like cats and dogs, are a part of the family. They give you love and joy, and I'm sure there's no chance they'll be moving out to make room for your baby. But keep in mind that pets can bring more than fun into your home—they br...
- Indoor ActivitiesExploring History: My Life Timeline ActivityExploring History: My Life Timeline Activity One of the hardest things for a child to grasp about history is that at some time or another, all those historical events were the present. Not to mention that at the time, people probably didn't kno...
- Mother's Day Gifts10 Great Mother's Day Gifts for GrandmaLooking for a special gift for Grandma? Bring a smile to her face this Mother's Day with one of these thoughtful and creative gifts! Also, print a Mother's Day card for Grandma and find a homemade craft for kids to make. Editor’s Note: We know...Erin Dower
- Famous MomsWhich Modern Family Parent Are You?Take this quick personality quiz to find out which Modern Family parent you're most like! ...