Chores
In Defense of Chores
There used to be a time when paper routes and babysitting were as a part of the teen experience as ...Read more
Cleaning Service
Make it a clean sweep. Credit: OXO
If you serve as short-order cook for a baby or ...Read more
Teach Kids About Money by Setting a Good Example
Money, money, money! Credit: borman818, Flickr
When should you start teaching kids about ...Read more
My Son Thinks Homework Is Optional!
Dear AdviceMama:
How can I make my 11-year-old see that homework is not optional? Threats don't ...Read more
10 Most Surprising Artists To Appear on Children's Albums
Thanks to talented artists like They Might Be Giants, Lisa Loeb and Jack Johnson, it's no longer ...Read more
My Teenager Hates To Clean His Room!
My 17-year-old is a wonderful boy, great student -- the only issue is his messy room. Is there a way ...Read more
Moms Have More Leisure Time Than They Think, Researcher Says
Researchers say moms have more time on their hands than they think they do. Credit: zoutedrop, ...Read more
Happiest Couples Share the Paid and Unpaid Work
Does sharing the dish-washing and the money-earning lead to a happier family?
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My Kids Want a Dog
Dear AdviceMama:
My kids (6 and 8 years old) are begging me for a new puppy but I don't think ...Read more
Leverage Mother's Day for a Valuable Gift (That Costs Nothing)
Right about now your husband and children may be waking up to the fact that Sunday is Mother's Day, ...Read more
Multitasking is Not All Bad
Some people don't believe in multitasking. Maybe they've read that doing more than one thing at a ...Read more
