What spruces up your Labor Day party in split seconds? Skewers. Whether with cooked or raw ingredients, or using wooden or metal sticks, they make the perfect presenter for splashy, healthful - and economical - summer ingredients... More >>

As a kid, I loved the thrill of returning to school after a three-month summer break. And later, as a teacher, summer vacation was an essential recharge for the next school year. Yet, it's time we rethink the traditional school calendar that's been in place for over a century in America, and alter the much beloved summer vacation... More >>

You recently had a call from a man whose son wanted to quit football shortly after it started. I had the same issue with my son a few years ago - I refused to take him home early from a practice because he didn't think he was good enough. More >>

Why should spring be the only time your pantry gets a thorough cleaning? Let every season prompt an evaluation of your goods. Plus, as you tidy up, immediate quick-cook ideas may pop into your mind... More >>

If there's any time you don't want one parent stuck in the kitchen preparing meals while the rest of the gang is off gallivanting, it's during these fun, warm weather months.The following are the keys to a couple of nights off... More >>

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' isn't Academy Award caliber, but the PG-rated film is recommended for any readers of the series and their younger siblings too... More >>

How do parents stop siblings from constantly squabbling, quarreling, jabbing, quibbling and bickering? More >>

How do parents stop siblings from constantly squabbling, quarreling, jabbing, quibbling and bickering? More >>

Planning around seasonal ingredients can be even more delicious and effective, since they are bursting with freshness and often on sale. Watermelon is a juicy summer case in point... More >>

Bottled tea drinks are overflowing market refrigerator cases. Profits are as high as waterfalls, too, since these are some of the most marked-up 'disposable income' products available. Stretch your summer budget by stirring up pitchers of antioxidant-filled green tea at home since using tea bags is much more economical than purchasing by the premixed bottle... More >>