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From dark chocolate to chili peppers, “superfoods” are all the rage these days — and for good reason! Superfoods are jam-packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that will make you feel fantastic both inside and out. Among these superfoods is Popeye’s favorite pick: spinach. He may be able to eat it on its own, but […]

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, school is officially in full swing. Here are some fun books to get kids excited about reading and going back to school! David Goes to School – David Shannon   David, a rambunctious elementary school student, learns appropriate classroom behavior in this perfect picture book for young

But gratitude is something we should always be mindful of and should continue to value highly each day of the year. Having and showing gratitude on a daily basis—even for the simplest things—will not only make us feel better, but may just inspire those around us to smile a little more, too. Here are 25

Silent films, early sound films, wartime films, action films, foreign-language films, mysteries and thrillers, sci-fi and horror, comedies, soap operas, and yes, even westerns. Today, as adults, they all still have a fondness for the golden oldies. Black and white? No problem. Doesn’t fill up the widescreen TV? So what? Takes its time building a

Birthdays may only come once a year, but if you and your child like to take the creative aspect to the next level, it’s easy to underestimate the workload involved. Take these tips for less time, tears, and tidying-up! 1. Don’t waste the day making it. This is your child’s day, not the cake’s! If

When will sleep subdue this noisy cub? It’s 10 p.m., but still she wants to take her seventy-one-piece tea set in the tub. This is what she wants, and here’s the rub: Until she’s all played out she’ll stay awake. Oh when will sleep subdue this noisy cub? She’ll scream if I (before that final

Holidays give us the chance to spend extra time with our families, but not all holidays are as nationally recognized and celebrated as Thanksgiving or Christmas.  Did you know that Sunday, September 13 is Grandparents Day? This is the perfect time to show your grandparents how much you love and appreciate them. Below are 5

Do you ever wonder why your child behaves the way she does? How many times in a single day do you ask yourself, “Why did she do that?” Even little things can throw you. Your three-year-old lies about brushing his teeth. He lied? At age three? Sometimes it’s subtle. For example, your teenage daughter tells

Author and developmental pediatrician, Dr. Raun D. Melmed (founder and director of the Melmed Center in Arizona), focuses his work on children diagnosed with autism and ADHD. In his new book Marvin’s Monster Diary: ADHD Attacks! (But I Rock It, Big Time) Dr. Melmed combines funny illustrations and original techniques to show readers how one little monster