Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Gifts for Moms - Part 1 The perfect gift for a mom. That is a hard one. She works so hard for her family but sometimes doesn't feel appreciated. Make this Christmas special with ... Full Story

Baby and Toddler Song of the Day: "Snowflakes"  Snowflakesauthor unknownSing to the tune of: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" Snowflakes, snowflakes,Dance around.Snowflakes, snowflakes,Touch the ground.Snowflakes, ... Full Story

Giving kids gifts they don't want I can still remember my aunt giving me a toy doctor’s kit during the holidays—a neat idea, except for the fact that I was thirteen at the time. I’m sure that ... Full Story

Parenting Tip of the Day: Watch the sugar Though I'm writing this with the holidays in mind, this is actually a good tip for any time - watch the amount of sugar your family ingests. ... Full Story

Christmas activities for playgroups and playdates This article kicks off a new Examiner Series on Playgroups and Playdates.  You'll find great suggestions for music, crafts and games for at-home playdates or for center-based ... Full Story

Mom to mom: Britney Spears, if you are reading this… You are on the verge of another major comeback. With the upcoming release of your newest album, “Circus,” on Dec. 2, a succession ... Full Story