Every parent knows that keeping kids’ rooms — and their stuff — sanitary can seem like a losing battle. Between the playdates, trips to the

Ten-year-old Josh and his 7-year-old sister Naomi might have the best lemonade stand going in their small town situated over the hill from Silicon Valley,

Starting a family often requires changing routines. Very often homes become child-centric as activities revolve around the kids. While it is important to be supportive

Why not start off summer vacation with a fun family fling at one of the many family-friendly festivals and fairs held during June in California?

Summer is a time to get the family back outside to play. But those outdoor adventures — for kids big and small — may also

After too many rainy seasons of water in her basement, my friend Mary Dykstra, a professional organizer and design consultant, mom of four and grandmother

For families — and everybody else for that matter — protecting skin should be a top summer priority. After all, there is no shortage of

Celebrate mom on Mother’s Day with a homemade breakfast surprise. This recipe is a twist on a delicious puff pancake, also called a Dutch baby,

May might offer some of the best festivals of the year. My personal favorite is the Strawberry Festival. Yes, it’s hot, yes, it’s crowded, but

While modern mobility may mean that distance keeps members of a family apart, more – and younger – members of many families across the country

Make a twig basket for spring plants It’s spring! Here’s a fun family craft that gets you outside, with your eye on nature’s beauty for

When kids pretend to be their favorite superhero, it may look like sheer fun at first glance, but experts say that imaginative play also benefits children

The days following Easter are much like the days following many anticipated holidays or celebrations, feels anticlimactic. You might spot a lone jellybean the kids

I was one of the last to board a spring-break flight from snowy Minnesota to sunny Florida. As I stepped from the Jetway into the

When Easter is over and all the eggs have been found, what DO you do with all those hardboiled eggs? Egg salad is a natural,

Fathers and sons. The bond that fathers and sons create during childhood will have far-reaching consequences for both. An article in “Developmental Psychology” suggests that

It’s the month to go time traveling. Take a trip to the “merry ole England,” and the small port city of Deptford during the reign

I love Easter brunch. It’s a great time to exercise a variety of baking and cooking skill while creating a bountiful and special Easter breakfast/lunch

Spring brings longer and longer days, and warmer and warmer temperatures. It’s time to gather the family and head out for Southern California fun. Play

March is full of opportunities for fun with your loved ones. Here’s a few places to go explore, and some ideas for a few family