Parenting

Raising Healthy, Happy Kids

Want to get your little ones off to a good start? Begin with these eight basic health tips. Educate them about health. When they are old

Soothing Your Child’s Cold

Sometimes, there’s not much you can do to keep your kids from picking up a cold this time of year. To help you cope, we’ve

Kids & Social Media

Teaching Social Media Smarts Parenting in the digital era comes with a whole new set of concerns. As you talk to your kids about what’s

Solutions for Sibling Rivalry

Growing up as a middle child, I experienced my fair share of sibling rivalry. My special needs brother was two years older than me and

Bonding with Daddy

I’ll never forget watching a friend of mine hold his infant daughter for the first time. A robust, manly guy, his face was dripping with

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Stopping Prejudice

Before It Starts Defined as “a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience,” prejudice is one of the biggest barriers to

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Balancing Marriage, a Baby, and Friends

Sure, you’ve got more responsibilities now, but that doesn’t mean you have to kiss your relationships goodbye. First Things First President and CEO Julie Baumgardner

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Learning to Step-Parent Together

Blending two families can open new doors into love and life together, but it usually comes with growing pains. Here are some important things you can

Raising Healthy Kids

As parents, we look after the health and wellness of our kids in hundreds of little ways every day. But sometimes, we can’t go it

Getting Up, Getting Out

Did you know that kids age 6 and older need at least one hour a day of moderate to vigorous physical activity? Here’s how you

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Keeping Dad in the Picture

Children benefit the most from having both parties involved in their lives. Here’s how you can help keep it that way. According to the U.S.

Quality vs. Quantity Time with Dad

4 Ways Dads Can Foster a Close Relationship with Their Kids The issue of quantity vs. quality is a tough one, especially when it comes

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