When planning road trips, there are two main things to consider - length of time and filling that time. Let's start with length of time. If your child is still taking naps, coordinate your trip to overlap with the nap. Of course, the best laid plans can go awry, but chances are good that by traveling...

One of the greatest gifts a parent can give their child is quality time. But as most parents will understand, quality time is much more complex than just being with your kids; it is taking an active role in understanding them and trying to help as they form a view of the world. Some things you can consider...

Here are a few more suggestions to help promote a love of reading. Create a special reading space in your home. Make sure it's in a quiet area away from traffic and distractions. Get your child his or her own library card. Make visiting the library a weekly or bi-weekly event and encourage them to...

Children's culture is filled with playful animals from Scooby Doo, to Bambi to Big Bird to the stars of recent hit films such as Madagascar or Over the Hedge . And while these depictions are very entertaining to both kids and adults alike, they bear very little resemblance to reality, where animals...