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

In its many forms, camping an inexpensive family vacation

Now that the rain has passed and the sun is warming our area, campers are dusting off their gear, preparing for family trips. Whether it is backpacking, tenting, canoe camping, pop-up, trailers or RV camping, the economic slump gripping the nation has not stopped this die-hard breed from their annual vacations.
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Thank heaven for little girls

Having a daughter can change the course of a man's life. Certainly becoming a father changes things altogether, but from the moment a baby girl enters his life, the outlook of a dad's world is altered in unexpected ways. A son is a mirroring and, like it or not, a comparison that a man can immediately relate experiences, while a daughter is a unique creation under his care.
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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

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

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