Halloween is a cherished tradition but the excitement of the night can cause children to forget to be careful. There is no real "trick" to making Halloween a real treat for the entire family. Read "Halloween Safety" for tips to keep this fun night safe.

Give kids just basic craft supplies and they discover, all by themselves, an endless joy of creating something new out of almost nothing. Creativity is such an important pleasure for children and for all of us. Read "Creative Kids Make Gifts" to learn more.

We see the Gimmees when our children see another toy commercial, whine or throw a tantrum in a crowded store because, heaven forbid, the gift we just bought wasn't for them! By the time we are wrapping gifts we often feel more like Scrooge than Santa, having heard all the creative ways our children can finish the sentence "I want..."

What will your kids be this year? Halloween fever starts as soon as the first pumpkin appears. The children will jump up and down in anticipation. Be a wizard and make a costume! That's how memories are made. Read "Be a Costume Wizard This Halloween" to learn more.

Most parents will attend a family gathering this holiday season. Many will also endure a chronically negative or critical relative. You know who I mean. Every family seems to have at least one. Read "Immunize Yourself Against Toxic People" to learn more.

Most parents will attend a family gathering this holiday season. Many will also endure a chronically negative or critical relative. You know who I mean. Every family seems to have at least one. That person we avoid all year long but have to see at holidays because we're related. We need a plan for keeping our sanity and self-esteem intact when we're around these toxic people.

'Tis the season for Fall sports -- when parents spend more time at playing fields or driving to games than they spend at home. Do you want to raise children who are more confident and cooperative with other? That's usually what happens when families choose their words carefully and encourage best efforts, focus on skill improvement and doing one's best.

The day has arrived, quicker than you could ever imagine, your baby's first birthday! You want to make this first celebration of life fun, significant and memorable for both your little one and your guests. Read "The Secret To Creating Fantastic First Birthday Memories" to learn how.