(From shine.com) The house is a mess. You’re exhausted and the kids are running all over the house because they have nothing to do. Does it feel like your kids follow you around the house creating messes where you just cleaned one up? It’s time for family chores. “The family that cleans together, stays together” […]

Earth Day is April 22, 2010. Celebrate by supporting  environmental education and outdoor play, which is important for our children’s personal and academic growth.

Dating and Children? Whether you are a single parent or a single person dating people with children, there is one important question in the room: When is the right time to meet or introduce the kids? On this episode of Abiola’s Kiss & Tell TV, Abiola Abrams investigates. Watch — then let’s talk about it.

(From shine.com) Hey working parents—ready for some good news? A study detailed in today’s New York Times bears the surprising news that contrary to popular belief, working parents are actually spending more time with their kids. A lot more.

The increasing numbers of overweight and/or obese children is not just a food intake issue – it’s an energy output issue, too. We, as a culture, are taking in far more that we put out, and our children are suffering. Throw in school budget issues and gym being reduced or eliminated in many schools and […]

(From sheknows.com) Although it had long been considered the stuff of old wives tales and legend, using ginger as a remedy to treat morning sickness is rapidly earning a new respect.

(From blackdoctor.org) Today’s family doesn’t look the same as it did decades ago. The traditional nuclear family, with a mother and father raising their own biological children, while certainly still present, has had to make room for ever-rising trends of single parents bringing up those “chirren” all by themselves. But what happens when those single […]

How can you get your baby to sleep through the night? Many tired parents wonder when baby will be able to sleep more than just a couple of hours at night. Whether you just welcomed the newest addition to your family, or you are a household ready for your toddler to get acquainted with the […]

(From sheknows.com) School breaks are something that kids look forward to. But for parents, it can be daunting to find ways to keep kids occupied (it’s a big short-term shift in schedule!) So, what do you do? Here are some ideas that will keep your kids busy – without turning to the TV.

(From sheknows.com) Sure your kids may prefer to think of you as their asexual single mom whose sole purpose is to do their laundry, make them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and remind them to brush their teeth.

(From sheknows.com) Learning to read is a huge milestone in a child’s life. And even though every child is unique, there are some general guidelines to help you bring out the reader in him. The National Center for Family Literacy and other experts offer their advice.

Stressed? Feeling guilty? These feelings are just part of being a mom – especially if you are working fulltime. But there is no need for you to let your worries or feelings of guilt get in your way of being both a great mom and employee.