Family & Home

At home or away, good table manners are crucial for kids. Even young children can be taught basic good table manners, and these etiquette lessons will carry a child into adolescence and beyond.

From how to greet people to good sportsmanship, here are some important manners children today should know.

Ideas for fun indoor games to play with kids when the weather is frightful outside.

When it comes to disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or acts of terrorism, it's crucial to be prepared. Here are important tips on how to be ready to handle emergencies to keep your family safe.

Dawdling is a common problem among school-age children. But with a little love, understanding, and patience, you can help your child move things along and get back on track.

When you are traveling with kids, preparing ahead is crucial. With some fun games, snacks, and the right preparation, you and your family will be more likely to have a successful trip, with minimal meltdowns and boredom. Here's how.

Do you know what you will say when your child asks questions about September 11? Here are some tips on how to talk to your child about the events of that day, and what they meant for our nation.

Ideas for how to stay cool and have fun with the kids during a heat wave. Try these ideas great activities and games the next time it's sweltering outside.

If you have a child in school, you know that back-to-school shopping can be a stressful experience. There's the expense, the hassle of long lines at the store, the rush to find everything your child needs for his first day. But with these simple smart tips, you can make back-to-school shopping much more efficient, less stressful, and easier on...

Back to school shopping doesn't have to wallop your wallet. Here are some excellent ways to save money and ease the financial stress of back-to-school shopping.

For parents of 7-year-old children, parenting is more about guidance and reminders than close supervision. Seven-year-old children are becoming much more adept at taking care of themselves -- not only in those day-to-day routines such as bathing, getting dressed and even getting themselves a bowl of cereal in the morning but also in relation to...

Getting ready for school and work on time can be a challenge for many families. Brushing teeth, getting dressed, eating breakfast -- morning routines can be chock full of things to do. Here are some great ideas for how to ease the morning rush and get to school and work on time.

As summer approaches and temperatures begin to rise, it s a good idea to take a look in and around your home to make sure you are doing what you can to save energy and, in turn, save money. Here are some easy ways to save energy and get your home ready for the summer.

Taking a family trip can be a great way to spend some family vacation time. With a little research and planning beforehand, you can ensure a smooth journey, no matter where you go and how you get there.

Taking a family trip can be a great way to spend some family vacation time. With a little research and planning beforehand, you can ensure a smooth journey, no matter where you go and how you get there.

For today's busy families, family weekend time can be all too fleeting. Here's how you can take control of family weekend time and make it more fun and meaningful.

One of the best ways to stretch out your family’s budget is by doing what you can to save gas. With just a few simple, easy adjustments to your driving and car-maintenance habits, you can save gas and money -- and the environment.

When it comes to teaching kids about money, one of the most important lessons you can teach your child is how to have a healthy attitude about money. By helping your grade-schooler learn basic skills such as how to save and manage money -- and put it in perspective with other important things such as charity and family -- you'll give her...

Chores can teach children responsibility and give them a sense of pride. But when children help, it's important to give kids chores that they can handle at their age. Here's a helpful guide to what a child can do when, plus some general tips on how to make chores more fun and rewarding for your school-age child.

Helping out with household chores can boost self-esteem, teach responsibility, and help your child feel like he's part of the home "team." Here are some of the benefits of giving kids chores.

Here's a great way to get your kids more motivated to do their chores: Set up a timer. Children naturally love challenges, and they can have fun racing to complete a chore before the clock goes off. Timers can be a great motivator for adults, too!

If your family is constantly scrambling in the mornings to get out the door and/or has trouble getting homework done or getting into bed on time, you might be in need of a family schedule. Here's how you can set one up and make it work for you.

The guides on the Parenting Family Channel here at About.com write about ways to save money in a regular blog carnival called Thrifty Thursday. These are some previous Thrifty Thursday posts, covering everything from how to save money on groceries to how to find the best sales and discounts for your family. Click through to the other guides'...

Easy and effective ways to teach kids how to greet people politely.