(ARA) – Whether you’re a family of two or 10, there is no time like the present to create lasting family traditions. Like families, traditions come in many forms — from cooking to storytelling — and making new memories is easy and fun. Here are a variety of creative ways to get started.
Gather for a [...]

(ARA) – As your older children board the bus to go back to school, it can be difficult for the younger ones. They’re not only losing a play companion, but may feel they’re missing out on an exciting new world. But never fear, there are plenty of ways you can bring the wonderment of the [...]

(ARA) – Hot dogs, hamburgers and pork ribs aren’t the healthiest eats in the bunch, especially if getting fit for the summertime is a priority. You won’t have to compromise these good ol’ grilling favorites at your next barbecue if lighter substitutions are made elsewhere.
“Incorporating healthy, flavorful side dishes is key when you’re serving copious [...]

(ARA) – It’s fun, it’s messy, and it means time with an adult — no wonder most kids love to cook. Kitchen duty provides plenty of learning opportunities for kids too. Problem is, for many parents, the goal of cooking is getting something on the table, pronto. And that’s OK — whipping up a nutritious [...]

(ARA) – With less money for the movies or a night on the town, families are nesting more at home. In fact, according to Pew Research Center, 85 percent of Americans have made personal spending cutbacks. Further, Nielsen Company reports television viewing is at an all time high, with the average American viewer spending more [...]

Many families will be gathering this summer to share traditions and make new memories. More than seven out of 10 people agree that the best way to continue their family’s traditions is through gatherings and celebrations, according to a new survey by Kelton Research. With each passing year, however, 68 percent of Americans admit reuniting [...]

Many young boys and girls enjoy following their parents around the house, hoping to help with a project. It’s important for parents to encourage this interest by letting youngsters pitch in on kid-friendly projects.
“Working together on a hands-on project is one of the most rewarding activities you can engage in with young family members,” says [...]

With their hectic schedules, today’s busy families often find it difficult to make community service a priority. However, giving back together can be a fulfilling family activity.
Susan Crites Price, vice president of the National Center for Family Philanthropy and author of The Giving Family: Raising Our Children to Help Others, maintains that with a little [...]

As Halloween decorations hit the stores, calendars fill up with school activities and class parties. In between running to the store to buy ingredients for the class treats and finding the perfect costumes, it can be tough to spend time with the whole family.
Gathering at the dinner table can benefit more than kids’ stomachs. A [...]