Monsters under the bed? What to do when bedtime fear strikes
Just about every parent knows the sound: The gentle patter of feet against the floor as your child gets up — for the fifteenth time that night — to tell…
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Your September landscaping to-do list
Summer comes to a close this month, and that means that it’s time to get back to work in the garden. With a little time and planning each fall, you can…
Choices (and prices) abound with vacuums
If you’re thinking about replacing your old, broken-down vacuum cleaner, get ready for a dizzying array of options at a huge variety of price points….
Start with the ideal sleep environment
If you’re having difficulty falling and staying asleep, don’t reach for the sleep aids or call the doctor just yet — a few tweaks to your sleeping…
Tips for a smooth morning routine
It sounds easy, but as countless parents can attest, getting kids ready for school and out the door can be a major struggle. But with a little planning…
Raising backyard chickens
If you’re thinking about raising chickens in your backyard, you’re not alone — according to National Public Radio, backyard poultry has only grown in…
Gypsy moths can eat up your trees
Southern states have Brood X cicadas, but northern states have a different, more destructive nuisance this year: Gypsy moths are back with a vengeance,…
Safety first for fireworks and kids
Independence Day is coming, and for many families, that means fireworks, big and small. If handled improperly, fireworks can cause serious injury, so if…
Keep these invasive plants out of your garden
It’s pretty, it would look great in your garden, and since your local garden center carries it, there’s no way it’s a destructive invasive species, right?…
Your child’s pencil grasp: What to expect and when
The pencil grasp (or crayon, or chalk or pen) — it’s a major developmental milestone for kids, and if kids can’t hold a pencil to write comfortably and…