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Are Your Kids Overscheduled?
How to reduce the stress and plan downtime
What You Need to Know About Facebook’s Yard Sale Sites
How the ‘porch pickup’ surge works
6 Apps and Websites Your Family Needs To Make Life Easier
Get your life in order with these helpful apps.
Time-Saving Services to Make Modern Family Life More Doable
Local companies are answering the call for help around the house.
5 Tips to Organize for a Smooth School Year
Make this year different by following these organizational tips.
13 Ways To Get Your Kids To Do Their Chores
How to make hard work = family fun.
Watching Our Garden Grow
One of the Howe family's goals for the Fit Family Challenge was to start a garden. This was a lofty goal.
4 Clever Ways To Use a Pool Noodle
There are oodles of uses for pool noodles! Check out quick and easy around-the-house uses for summer's favorite toy.
5 Easy Homemade Household Cleaners
A go-to guide for simple, all natural household cleaners that won't break the bank.
Simple Tips for Better Meal Planning
Simple tips and tricks to get healthy meals on the table.
Gardening With Kids: Easy Beginner Garden Beds
How to grow a simple garden with very little space or effort.
10 Must-Have Foods for Your Kitchen
Spring is a great time to give your pantry a makeover.
5 Ways To Rise Above Plastics
Earth Day is April 22. Use these tips to help prevent plastic pollution.
Protecting Your Family’s Medical Information
Get into the habit of following these rules to help secure your family's medical records.
5 Tips for Wintertime Safety
A few tips to keep you prepared in weather-related emergencies, including power outages.
Down for the Count: 5 Ways For Mom To Survive Being Sick
Recommendations for prevention and treatment, and practical tips on how to get rest and stay sane.
6 Life-Saving Holiday Hacks
Easy tips and tricks to make your busy holiday a little easier.
Pet Project: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family
An age-by-age guide to picking the best pet for your family.
Gifts to Spread Holiday Joy
Check out our picks of gifts to delight a range of friends and family.
5 Easy Ways to Make Thanksgiving Cooking Easier
Make your life easier this Thanksgiving with these simple hacks for the kitchen.
Our Condolences
At Home blogger Barbara Green passed away Oct. 20, 2015. Charlotte Parent sends condolences to her family, friends and those of you in our parent community who knew her.
5 Tips for Decorating Small Kids' Bedrooms
Learn five ways to make your child's small room look and live a lot bigger! Perfect for grandkids, as well...
DIY Lights to Decorate for Halloween
Add a special glow to your decor for Halloween. These DIY projects are easy and fun for you and the kids to create.
