Positive Parenting and Discipline Strategies

Completely exasperated by your kids' less-than-stellar behavior? Try these three parenting techniques and your kids will be cooperative 90 percent of the time. We like those odds!

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Blending Your Parenting Styles

You and your spouse are both unique individuals -- so that means your approach to disciplining your kids probably won't mesh each and every time. Here's how to maintain a united front even when you don't see eye to eye.

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Simple Family Safety Plan

Each year, children set more than 100,000 fires, according to the United States Fire Administration. Creating a fire safety plan will both help prevent those disasters and keep your family safe if tragedy strikes.

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Try a Soothing Video at Bedtime

Every family has its own way of making bedtime special. The right video can make some TV before bed a good thing -- especially if you pick a bedtime-themed video before tuck-in.

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De-stress your Mornings

Are mornings completely chaotic at your house? If your family is like most, this is the most stressful period of the day. Here's how to streamline your morning routine so you can put the "good" back into your "good mornings."

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Spring Cleaning Made Easy

Now that spring is upon us, it's the perfect opportunity to give your house a deep cleaning. That means cleaning rugs, windows, and even behind the fridge, plus flipping mattresses, dusting blinds, and more. Here's how!

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How to Get Your Kids Organized

If walking into your children's rooms is starting to feel like trekking through the Himalayas, don't just lie down and wait for the frostbite to set in. Call in the cavalry and conquer the clutter today!

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How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster

You may have once sported more merit badges than anyone else in your Scout troop, but that doesn't mean you're prepared for the next hurricane, earthquake or tornado. Here's what you can do now to protect your family.

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Animals: Wild on the Web!

The crowds at zoos and aquariums prove that humans love observing wild animals. If you don't live near such facilities, you can still get an up-close and personal view of an amazing array of species and habitats by visiting virtual zoos and aquariums.

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Make Bedtime Better

Nighttime is supposed to be a peaceful period, but for many families, chaos breaks out after dark. Instead of sleeping, there's sobbing. Instead of routine, there's rebellion. Read on to take back your nights.

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In Case of Emergency

Busted lips. Skinned knees. Broken arms. Kids get into accidents all the time -- it's a fact of life. When these medical mishaps occur, it's important to think clearly and remain calm. So plan now for how you'll react later.

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A Family Banquet for the Birds

You don't need a stereo to hear soulful tunes. Thanks to some melodic birds, the air is filled year-round with sweet, light songs.

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Growing a Family Garden

What makes gardening the perfect family activity? "Dirt!" shouts a gleeful Ely, age 4. His grandmother, Susan, is more philosophical: "It's exciting to watch something you've planted flourish under your care."

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Game Night: Fun For the Whole Family

Can a family that plays together, stay together? Game night, the latest family-bonding activity, has parents unplugging the Sega and taking out Monopoly.

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Throw a Theme Party

A gathering of close friends always signals a good time. Sometimes, though, a variation on the typical social can elevate a good time to a great time. Here are some suggestions for theme parties that are bound to be big hits.

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Make Your House a Crafty Home

Be ready for spontaneous crafts projects. We asked the experts (real parents), and came up with a recommended starter supply list for a crafty home, plus some arts rules.

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Online TV Land

You can limit television all you like, but you can't keep your children from the pull of popular characters. From elementary school-aged Arthur to Sesame Street's Elmo, there's someone for everyone from toddlers to teens to want to see more of.

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Party-Planning 101

Planning a birthday party for your bambino is so much more involved than baking a cake and buying some ice cream. There's the goodie bags to assemble, the bouncy to book...who has the time?! Here's how to lessen your stressin'.

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Mommy's Little Helpers

Do your children consider doing chores too much of a chore? You're not alone! Most kids think housework is just about as fun as a trip to the dentist. Here, how to encourage them to pitch in rather than veg out.

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Have a Campfire at Home

You don't have to go camping or sleep on the bumpy ground to enjoy the friendly warmth of a glowing campfire. Invite your neighbors for an impromptu backyard fire, complete with roasted marshmallows and ghost stories.

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Cutting Back on TV Time

Do your kids spend endless hours glued to the tube? You're not alone. The average school-aged child watches 27 hours of TV per week. Here's how to cut your kid's TV time.

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Earthquake and Storm Safety

If you live near a fault line or in hurricane or tornado country, the peace of mind that proper disaster preparation can provide is priceless. Knowledge is power. Protect yourself and your family today.

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Making Mealtimes Less Stressful

Are mealtimes at your house a mad dash to throw something together? Do your kids refuse to eat what you've so painstakingly prepared? There is a better way. Here, three steps to surviving the supper countdown.

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Make Your Home A Danger-Free Zone

Spiral staircases, electrical outlets, cleaning products...oh my! Protect your little ones from these and many other hidden hazards with this smart guide to beefing up your own family's homeland security.

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Homework Helpers--As Close as Your Computer

School days, school days. In this new millennium, going back to school involves more than new notebooks, pencils and lunchboxes. As children, their parents and teachers become more familiar with the Internet, it becomes a useful--sometimes invaluable--tool for doing research and homework.

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