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Study: Working Moms Multitask More Than Dads
December 9, 2011 Not only are working mothers multitasking more frequently than working fathers, but their multitasking experience is more negative as well, according to a new study in the December issue of the... more »»
Teach Kids True Meaning of Holidays
December 8, 2011 There is no a better time of the year than the winter holiday season to involve children and teenagers in charitable giving and teach them why the old adage, “It is better to give than to receive,”... more »»
’Tis the Season for Teachable Moments
December 6, 2011 “Aww, man! I wanted a new game for my Xbox, not another sweater.” Or, “…click…click…” (That’s the sound of a teenager texting instead of answering Aunt Debbie’s question. more »»
Six Tips for Choosing a Birthplace
December 5, 2011 While nearly every movie or sitcom dramatization of childbirth features the obligatory frantic drive to the hospital, a growing number of women are reconsidering the hospital option altogethe. more »»
How to pick the perfect toy
December 3, 2011 The holiday season provides the opportunity to unabashedly spoil the children in your life. more »»
Before Purchasing Gadgets This Holiday
December 3, 2011 If there's one guarantee for the coming holiday season, it's that the latest electronics will be at the top of nearly every child's wish list. more »»
12 Jobs for Kids in the Kitchen
December 2, 2011 Ask stay-at-home caregivers what the toughest time of the day is and you'll hear a universal response: dinnertim. more »»
Too Many Toys? Too Little Use?
December 2, 2011 No matter how many times you ask guests forgo bringing presents or tell relatives to keep gifts to a minimum, every birthday and holiday arrives with a new pile of plaything. more »»
'Home is where one starts from'
December 2, 2011 "Home is where one starts from." These are simple words from a poem by T.S. Eliot. For most of us, home and family are a given and at times, something that we might take for granted. more »»
Parents turning car seats to face forward too earl
December 2, 2011 The American Academy of Pediatrics updated their guidelines for child passenger safety in April 2011, recommending children stay in rear-facing car seats until the age of two. more »»
Explore Marie Curie's contributions
October 7, 2011 One of the world’s most famous female scientists, Marie Sklodowska Curie had tremendous influence on our understanding of radioactivity. more »»
Gallery Seeks Work from Young Artists
October 7, 2011 The Art Outreach Gallery at the Eastwood Mall Complex in Niles, Ohio proudly announces the 6th Annual Holiday Art Show and Sale that will run Friday, Nov. 25 through Sunday, Jan. 1, 201. more »»
How to Slay Scary Monsters (and Other Childhood Fears)
October 7, 2011 “Mom. Come here, now,” my three-year old whispers urgently as he pulls me toward the yard. “Red eyes,” he says, shivering with fear. “Red eyes. more »»
7 'Survival' Tips After Serious Diagnosis
October 7, 2011 Parents going through a chaotic time after a child’s severe diagnosis can refer to the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, a non-profit that advocates for families with seriously ill, physically and... more »»
6 Things Parents Can Do For Dyslexic Children
October 7, 2011 School can be especially hard on children with learning disabilities, and the closer the first day of school gets, anxiety can build. more »»
Kicking It Into High Gear for Fall Sports Season
August 5, 2011 With three out of four households having at least one child actively involved in fall youth sports, it is time to start coordinating the practices and games, figure out who’s bringing the oranges,... more »»
UV Protection Is Important for Eyes
July 7, 2011 A recent study by the American Optometric Association found 13 percent of adults ages 30 to 39 and 16 percent of teenagers thought UV protection was an important factor when purchasing sunglasse. more »»
Teens offered volunteer opportunities
June 30, 2011 This summer, Mahoning Valley youth have the opportunity to make a difference in their community through gardening, construction, disaster preparedness, and event staffing projects with the Youth... more »»
Keep kids busy this summer
June 16, 2011 Come summertime, kids are always looking for something fun, lucrative, or rewarding to do. more »»
Wet No More: 9 Tips for Helping Your Child Beat Bedwetting
June 16, 2011 If your child stays dry during the day but wets at night, the situation is likely to be confusing and frustrating for everyone involved. more »» 
Ten Kids Classics That Adults Will Love to Read Too
April 28, 2011 As much as your kids may love it when you read Dr. Seuss or other children's books aloud, at some point you'll probably grow tired of plowing through "The Cat in the Hat" for the hundredth time. more »» |
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News, Blogs & Events Web Monthly Features PollLetter from the PublisherDecember 2, 2011 Another year went by so fast! I'm lucky to have such a great job, working with people I truly care about. So to wrap up the year, I'd like to say thanks to Rob, who is my crazy right-hand man. more » Latest Blogs |
