Children

Welcoming a New Baby to the Family Helping Siblings With the Transition

The average family in the U.S. has roughly two children, but it may be times are changing.

Census data from 1976 indicated that 59 percent of women ages 40 to 44 had three or more children, 20 percent had five or more and 6 percent had seven or more. In 2006, the last available year for census data, 28 percent of women ages 40 to 44 had three or more children, 4 percent had five or more and just 0.5 percent had seven or more. Read More

• Keeping Kids in the Mix When Decorating a Home
• Tips and Tricks for Fitting More Fiber in Your Child's Diet
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General Interest

What's in a name? Guide to naming your new pet

Expectant parents pore over book after book and list after list to come up with the perfect name for their child. Pet parents are no different. While sometimes a unique physical feature can help conjure up a pet's name, other times individuals need some help with the naming process. Read More

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• Avoid Allergens in Spring Season
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Finances

Financial Tips for Young Families

Obstacles abound for young families. Particularly in the current economic climate, times have rarely been tougher for families just starting out. Read More

• Online solutions ease money worries
• Financial Stress a Growing Concern for Many Families in Current Economy
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Entertaining/Recreation

Inexpensive Family Vacations

When an economy begins to suffer, few industries get hit harder than the tourism industry. Typically, vacationers choose to stay home during a recession, as money is tight and futures are less certain than during economic boom times. Read More

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• Cookies Can Make Anytime Special
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