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Articles by Karen Fusco

• A Concerned Parent's Guide to Moving Your Family Overseas
  Moving your family to a foreign country can be a daunting task all around. Including your children in both the decision-making and the planning is critical to a successful outcome.
  Published 27Feb2008, viewed 497 times

• There's Great Fun in Face Painting on Kids!
  Face Painting is a fun and creative activity that can be done with children of any age. It's a great activity for around the house, parties and school events. Get some great ideas here!
  Published 23Feb2008, viewed 537 times

• After School Programs - Recreational or Educational. Which is Best?
  Recreational and Educational after school activities can enrich your child's life and learning. Creating positive experiences will give them a strong basis for future achievement.
  Published 22Feb2008, viewed 474 times

• After School Programs - The Benefits Abound!
  After school programs are all around for parents to uncover to benefit their children's growth and education. Take advantage of what's out there and give your kids a head start in life.
  Published 21Feb2008, viewed 438 times

• Boring After School Activities
  After school activities usually start out as fun and exciting opportunities for your child. But somewhere along the line, they may resist going to something they originally loved. Find out why and what you can do.
  Published 20Feb2008, viewed 405 times

• After School Activities - How Much Is Too Much?
  Knowing how much after school activity is just the right amount for your son or daughter can be a challenge. Here's a simple guide that will help you decide how much is too much for your child at each age and stage.
  Published 19Feb2008, viewed 533 times

• Day Care Today
  Today day care is a lot more complicated than simply babysitting for a few hours on a Saturday night. There are lots of good options out there for newborns right through to school aged kids. Check them out!
  Published 18Feb2008, viewed 231 times

• The Day Care Benefit
  Day Care has many benefits. If you concentrate on the positive, day care can be a terrific, educational experience for your young child. And he'll learn how to make friends too! So don't overlook this opportunity for growth.
  Published 15Dec2007, viewed 279 times

• The Day Care Dilemma: How Do I Choose?
  There are many types of day care out there today. It's important to find the right situation, one that fits your needs and the needs of your child. Learn how to choose the right answer for you both by asking all the right questions.
  Published 14Dec2007, viewed 240 times

• Unleash Your Creative Thinking
  Learn how to think creatively by taking in all the world has to offer. Exercise your creative muscles by constantly practicing being creative.
  Published 13Dec2007, viewed 265 times

• Father's Day Gifts for the Artistic Type
  Has your dad been the creative, spontaneous type? Always building something or making something? Getting him a meaningful gift for Father’s Day can be easy, as long as you think outside the box yourself.
  Published 02May2007, viewed 331 times

• No More Apples! Find a Creative Gift for the Teacher
  If you’re ready to really give a gift that will ‘wow’ your child’s teacher and really show her what her efforts have meant to your child, it’s time to start thinking outside the box.
  Published 01May2007, viewed 446 times

• Mother's Day Decadence
  Use your creativity to enable you to start thinking outside the box and really come up with something meaningful for that special Mom in your life. And a little decadence doesn’t hurt either!
  Published 28Apr2007, viewed 338 times

• Father's Day Can Be Fabulous! Great Gift Ideas for Dad
  Dad is just about the best guy in the world, but shopping for him is next to impossible. Get some great ideas here!
  Published 27Apr2007, viewed 365 times

• Mother's Day Can Be Marvelous! Great Gift Ideas for Mom
  Buying gifts for Moms are easier than buying for Dads most of the time, but finding that perfect gift does take some time. Check out some great gift ideas.
  Published 26Apr2007, viewed 513 times

• Terrific Teacher Gifts
  Your child’s teacher is one of the most important people in his or her life. Find just the right gift idea to show your appreciation.
  Published 25Apr2007, viewed 688 times

• Your Workspace Style -- What It Is and How to Get It
  When it comes to the workplace, many people spend their day in an environment that’s just not them. Decide what works for you and make it happen.
  Published 20Mar2007, viewed 366 times

• Your Daily Bread -- How Working Feeds Your Family and YOU
  Working moms have a very busy schedule and are constantly stressed. Don't despair! There are many side benefits to be proud of, especially relating to your own personal growth.
  Published 19Mar2007, viewed 340 times

• Letting Go of Perfection
  Busy moms have a lot to do, and a woman’s natural perfectionism is almost certain to kick into overdrive. We can't do everything perfectly, so learn to choose the real important items.
  Published 14Mar2007, viewed 372 times

• Grandparent and Grandchild -- A Special Bond
  Grandparents play a vital role in the upbringing of your children. Their role is vastly different from your role as a parent, and to a child it helps complete the circle of a well-rounded life.
  Published 13Mar2007, viewed 398 times

• What is Your Parenting Style?
  Discover your parenting style. Are you a 'Too-Busy Mom' or a 'Best Friend Mom'? Find out if your parenting style works for you and your child, and remember that each child is different.
  Published 13Feb2007, viewed 428 times

• Getting Educated About Inheriting an IRA From Your Parent
  Find out how inheriting a 'beneficial' IRA can cause all sorts of upset with the tax man!
  Published 28Jan2007, viewed 530 times

• Playing Second Fiddle: How to Cope When Your Child Prefers the Nanny Over You
  5 tips to help you cope when your child chooses the nanny over you. Don't let it get you down -- Remember, it's only temporary!
  Published 23Jan2007, viewed 488 times

• Are You a Gift-Phobic Guy?
  Need a little help in the gift-giving department? Does that woman in your life always get the same boring gift from you? It’s perfectly understandable. After all, it’s not like they offered a class in how to buy for your girlfriend or wife in college. We can help!
  Published 18Jan2007, viewed 420 times

• How To (Gently) Cure Your Gift-Phobic Guy
  Most little boys are not trained in the art of shopping, gift giving, and package presentation. With little experience and zero confidence, many men rely on old standbys like flowers, candy, and taking you out for a nice dinner. What does all of that remind you of? That’s right. Dating. We can teach them to do better!
  Published 17Jan2007, viewed 455 times

• Surviving Spring Break
  Spring Break has become a rite of passage for teens and possibly the first time they are away on vacation without their parents. Learn how to help protect your children from the many problems that go along with Spring Break.
  Published 12Jan2007, viewed 446 times

• Surviving the Super Bowl
  Why should the football fans have all the fun? Here are three ideas that are simple to do and may just become an annual tradition for the other half. It can be a great day for everyone in the family.
  Published 01Jan2007, viewed 452 times

• Beating the "Winter Blues"
  Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as the “winter blues,” is caused by sunlight deprivation. Though it is temporary, you can help yourself get through those down times.
  Published 31Dec2006, viewed 566 times

• Round Robin Letters & Scrapbooks: Reconnecting with Faraway Family & Friends
  Round robin letters and scrapbooks are a creative way to stay in touch with far off family and friends. Find out how one letter and one set of photos can reach all of the most important people in your life.
  Published 23Dec2006, viewed 505 times

• Take the Pressure Off: How to Set Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
  New Year's Eve is a time for setting resolutions for the coming year. It's always best to make these goals attainable. Breaking them down into small steps is the best way to be successful.
  Published 18Dec2006, viewed 409 times

• Seven Tips to Help Beat Holiday Letdown
  The holiday season is similar to taking a great vacation – it’s a euphoric time that is all too fleeting. With all of that good cheer and goodwill, who wouldn’t be sad to see the holidays end? See our 7 steps to beat the after-holiday blues.
  Published 14Dec2006, viewed 401 times

• When Friends Turn Against Friends
  How you help your child cope with friendship difficulties can set the tone for how your child handles conflict throughout childhood, and even into adulthood.
  Published 01Nov2006, viewed 580 times

• Six Common Single Parent Struggles
  Tips and strategies on how to overcome the most common issues for single moms and dads.
  Published 31Oct2006, viewed 350 times

• Nine Chores Your Child Should Do Without Being Paid
  Age-appropriate chores are important for your child's development and will help them to prepare for going out on their own when the time is right.
  Published 26Oct2006, viewed 2691 times

• Five Common Parenting Myths
  When it comes to parenting, everyone has some advice to give. Use it wisely.
  Published 25Oct2006, viewed 550 times

• Long Live Halloween!
  Halloween is right around the corner. Should children be allowed to trick-or-treat? Is today's world safe enough for the Halloween traditions of days gone by?
  Published 15Oct2006, viewed 475 times

• Rainy Day Fun For The Whole Family
  Here's 9 great Rainy Day ideas to keep your family occupied and happy on those wet and dreary days.
  Published 25Aug2006, viewed 388 times

• Couple Time -- Make It A Priority
  Right now is the perfect moment to make a decision to place the relationship between you and your husband at the top of the priority list.
  Published 09Aug2006, viewed 355 times

• How Does She Do It All?
  The Fine Art of Balancing Work, Family, School and Anything Else Life Throws at You.
  Published 06Aug2006, viewed 394 times

• Mom Time -- No Guilt Allowed!
  Need some time for yourself? Feeling guilty that you even had that thought? Not to worry ... everyone needs to recharge.
  Published 03Aug2006, viewed 379 times

• 9 Tips For the Back-to-School Mom -- Organization is Everything!
  Get serious about organizing and time management. Here are 9 tips to help you get both you and your children back to school easily, confidently and quickly.
  Published 02Aug2006, viewed 336 times

• Play Dates For Moms -- Moms Need Friends Too!
  5 Play Date ideas for Moms who can't seem to find time to spend with their friends.
  Published 01Aug2006, viewed 378 times

• Be A Gift Giving Diva!
  You know them. They always have the perfect gift for every occasion. Their presents are personal, thoughtful and put everyone else's to shame. They are perfectly organized and show up looking fabulous. It drives you mad! Learn the 4 steps to becoming a Gift Giving Diva.
  Published 24Jul2006, viewed 413 times

• The Truth About ‘My Space’
  How a Mother’s personal space, private space, and even virtual space begins to disappear, seemingly overnight and what she can do to win it back… well, some of it anyway.
  Published 20Jul2006, viewed 404 times

• Hey, Where’d My Libido Go?
  Mom's don't have to lose their libido. Here's 9 ways for the Busy Mom to feel good about herself, re-ignite her relationship with her partner and rediscover her sex drive.
  Published 17Jul2006, viewed 448 times

• How to Party Without Feeling Pooped
  Each year Busy Moms across America lose control when their child’s birthday arrives. Bank accounts deplete. Parents argue. Everyone is exhausted. The situation becomes anything but fun. Here are 9 wonderful tips to turn your child’s birthday into a blast without compromising your sanity or your savings.
  Published 04Jul2006, viewed 378 times

• It Takes a Child to Raise a Village
  We’ve all heard the saying, ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. There are ways you can begin to teach your toddlers and teenagers to give back to that village and uplift their community with pride. It can be difficult if you don’t take the right approach. Instead of making it sound like a chore, try these creative ways to encourage your child to invest time and energy into your village.
  Published 28Jun2006, viewed 384 times

• What Kind of Shopper Are YOU?
  Find out what kind of shopper you are. Do you Power Shop? Browse? Are you Tentative or Anxious? A Shopaholic? Identify your type and that of your friends and family.
  Published 22Jun2006, viewed 373 times

• The 9 Golden Keys To Communication
  From the time your children are infants, they are trying to get you to understand their wants, needs, feelings, and ideas. The following tips apply whether you’re a Mom attempting to communicate with your teenagers or infants. If you try these rules of engagement, the relationships you have with your children will be forever transformed and your daily life will feel tremendously enhanced.
  Published 16Jun2006, viewed 441 times

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