Family Life
By Katherine Lee, About.com Guide
Birthday Parties/Holidays
Kid birthday parties can be fun, but coming up with ideas for kids' birthday parties and planning and prepping can be tough for parents, especially when they're already juggling too many responsibilities. Try these great kid birthday party and kids' birthday cake ideas to make your next celebration a hit your child will remember. Plus, tips on holiday celebrations and fun activities for the whole family.
- Kids' Birthday Cakes
- Game Night Kids' Birthday Party Games
- Great Birthday Party Ideas
- Outdoor Party Games
- Rainy Day Creative Fun
- Field Day Birthday Party
- Birthday Parties on a Budget
- Cookie Decorating Party
- Halloween Fun!
- Taking Control of Halloween Candy and Halloween Treats
Organizing/Chores
How to organize your home and life to maximize your time. Plus, how chores and lessons about money management can teach kids about responsibility.
- Age-by-Age Kids' Chores Guide
- 6 Ways to Speed Up Morning Routines
- How Chores Can Benefit Kids
- 10 Tips on Teaching Kids About Money
Entertainment/Technology
These days, grade-schoolers are exposed to an ever-increasing array of technology and entertainment. Here are some important guidelines on how parents can help navigate kids TV shows, movies, video games and other media and technology to make the best choices for themselves and their children.
- How to Have a Great Family Movie Night
- Choosing the Right New Kids' Movies for Your Family Movie Nights
- 7 Ways to Limit Media Violence
- When Should Kids Go Online?
- 10 Ways to Help Kids Develop Healthy TV Viewing Habits
- An 8-Week Summer Play on the Computer Plan
- Best Online Games for Grade-Schoolers
Family Fun
Since family time can all too often be so hard to find in the hustle and bustle of daily routines, here are some ideas for how to carve out time to be together and make the most of it. From great trips to organizing weekends, here are some great ideas for finding family time and having fun.
- Fun Beach Games for Kids
- Great Family Trips
- Tips for Traveling with Kids
- 10 Tips for Flying with Children
- Great Family Travel Games for Kids
- Taking Back the Family Weekend
- Best Tips for an Easy and Fun Family Picnic
- Beat the Heat: How to Stay Cool and Have Fun with Your Kids on a Hot Day
Parent's Place
You know what a tough job parenting can be. That's why it's essential for parents to find time for themselves -- to be a couple, to spend time with friends, and to renew and rejuvenate themselves so that they can have the energy and joy to be the best parents they can be.
- Timeless and Simple Beauty Tips for Moms
- Fall Beauty Makeover for Moms
- Great Fitness Classes for Moms
- 7 Ways to Spice Up Your Marriage
- Planning Girlfriend Getaways
- How Working Moms Can Have a Great Marriage
- Great Yoga Videos to Do at Home
Green Living
Today, it's more important than ever that we teach our children how to take care of our planet and put environmentally friendly habits into daily practice. Here are some ways we can make sure our children become empowered to help protect our planet.