Guide to Family Life
Find fun activities, recipes, travel ideas, and helpful
advice for the whole family.
10 Dinnertime Conversation Starters
Print out this fun conversation-starter wheel, and let your kids give it a spin to decide what you'll discuss over dinner.
Easy Crafts for Kids
Each requires a little food coloring, a lot of enthusiasm, and not much hand-eye coordination.
Quick Cures for Kids’ Illnesses
Follow these tips for treating the most common conditions.
10 Steps to Hiring a Babysitter
If you aren't employing the teenager down the block, here's what to look for in a babysitter.
The Ultimate Family Contact Sheet
A quick reference of important information.
Family Fun
15 Ideas for a Budget-Friendly Birthday Party
Three fun, creative birthday party themes that won't break the bank.
The Best New Family-Friendly Games
Game night is a fun and affordable way to spend time with your kids. These novel alternatives to the classics will get everyone
on board.
A Family Reunion Planner
Thinking about organizing a get-together with your clan? Here’s how to do it so everyone has fun—and stays happy.
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Family Food
6 Fun, Dippable Kids’ Meals
Tired of eat-this-or-else battles? Six dunk-and-munch combos make healthy food fun.
Cooking for Picky Eaters
Brook Easton's 14-by-3 foot kitchen (and her sons' similarly-stunted palates) can make dinnertime a challenge. Real Simple offers solutions to both issues.
9 Recipes Kids Can Make
Hand that apron over to the little ones, and let them give it a go in the kitchen.
Raising Kids
7 Solutions to Your Child’s Bad Habits
If your child’s behavior has changed recently, try these strategies to get him back on track.
Doctors’ Tips for Keeping Kids Healthy
What experts wish parents knew about teeth-brushing, vaccines, and more.
Creative Storage Solutions for the Kids’ Room
Tame the clutter with these 15 cheerful and affordable organizing picks.
Family Relationships
Solutions for 10 Difficult Sibling Scenarios
Use these tactics to turn sibling rivalry into sibling revelry.
Break Out of Relationship Ruts
Do the same problems crop up over and over? Try these expert solutions.
How to Stay in Touch With Loved Ones
Try these creative ways to remain close to far-flung friends, lovers, and family.
Hot Topic
2 Easy Ways to Pit a Cherry (Without a Fancy Tool)
No cherry pitter? No problem! Use one of these simple methods to enjoy the tasty fruit, even without a fancy kitchen gadget.... more
