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Diaper parties for dad

By Jessica Yadegaran, Contra Costa Times | Sep. 22 at 7:31 a.m.

Not a single blue decoration was in sight. No one exchanged baby advice or played games that involved sniffing melted chocolate in diapers.

Parents need strategies to get kids to eat meatless meals

By Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune | Sep. 21 at 5:29 a.m.

I'm a former vegetarian myself, so I was at once pleased and horrified when my 7-year-old twins began announcing, off and on, that they no longer wanted to "eat animals."

Aging can bring out unhealthy behavior

By Mary Shedden, Tampa Tribune | Sep. 20 at 12:09 a.m.

The golden years are supposed to be fun, a time when you've earned the chance to kick back and do what you want when and how you want to do it.

Doc Talk: Which vaccines are necessary, safe for kids?

Sep. 20 at 5:34 a.m.

No doubt about it — children get a lot of shots. During the last 25 years, the number of recommended vaccines has increased dramatically.

Be the CEO of your divorce

By Jen Weigel, Chicago Tribune | Sep. 15 at 6:17 a.m.

So you're getting divorced, and want to make sure you get your fair share. According to financial planner Nancy Liebman of Liebman Associates, in Evanston, Ill., the first step to protecting yourself is to become the CEO of your divorce.

Parenting guide for college years urges empathy

By Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times | Sep. 15 at 6:19 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — It hadn't occurred to me that my husband and I might skip the college family weekend this fall, when our older son becomes a freshman. But the authors of "Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money" have given me pause.

More older couples live together unmarried

By Anita Creamer, McClatchy Newspapers | Sep. 13 at 12:09 a.m.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —The ceremony in February seemed like a traditional celebration. One of Charlotte Benedict's sons walked her down the aisle in the Eskaton Village Carmichael auditorium, while two of Jim Jordan's sons stood up with him. A minister blessed their union.

Weight issues can take toll on teen self-esteem

By Heidi Stevens, Chicago Tribune | Sep. 8 at 12:09 a.m.

Your pediatrician says your 13-year-old daughter should lose 10 pounds. You don't want to send her down the eating disorder road. How to navigate?

How old should a baby be to fly?

By Armin Brott, McClatchy-Tribune | Sep. 8 at 12:09 a.m.

Dear Mr. Dad: We just had a baby and are eager to introduce her to my parents. But they live quite far away and are too old to travel. How soon is it safe to fly with an infant?

Tips for when your kids are home alone

BY SUZANNE PEREZ TOBIAS, The Wichita Eagle | Sep. 6 at 12:08 a.m.

With a new school year under way and more youngsters spending time home alone in the afternoons, American Red Cross officials are urging families to review safety guidelines.

Over 50? Online dating might be for you

McClatchy-Tribune | Sep. 6 at 12:07 a.m.

Many folks over 50 are still unsure about trying online dating, despite the fact that their younger counterparts have all but discarded any squeamishness about meeting people through the Internet.

Rate of unintended pregnancies increases

Sep. 6 at 5:32 a.m.

In the first research to document unintended pregnancies in the United States since 2001, researchers at the Guttmacher Institute in New York found that of the 6.7 million pregnancies in 2006, 49 percent were unintended. In 2001, that number was 48 percent.

Some wedding couples say 'I don't' to hated-but-favorite songs

BY ALEXIA ELEJALDE-RUIZ, Chicago Tribune | Sep. 1 at 7:57 a.m.

When Joe and Christine Re compiled their Do Not Play list for their April wedding, they nixed the overplayed (Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling”); the perennially annoying (“Celebration” by Kool & the Gang); reminders of exes (John Mayer’s “Your Body Is a Wonderland”).

Tips to help your man manage stressful times

By Lauren Redding, McClatchy-Tribune | Sep. 1 at 12:07 a.m.

In a time when a dwindling economy has led to more job insecurity and crazier work schedules, men are feeling increasingly stressed to hold down a job and bring in an income, according to a recent study by the New York-based Work and Family Institute.

Childhood illnesses: Which are contagious?

McClatchy-Tribune | August 29 at 3:38 p.m.

Many parents have a difficult time deciding if their children are well enough to go to school. What well-intentioned parent hasn't sent a child off with tissues in hand, only to get that mid-morning "come get your child" phone call?

Eat Smart: Say good morning to a healthful breakfast

By Tim Engle, McClatchy Newspapers | August 30 at 5:21 a.m.

It's easier to maintain a healthy weight if you eat breakfast. And that's just one benefit.

Want to lose weight before your big day? Try these tips

By Laura Noethiger, Charlotte Observer | August 30 at 12:08 a.m.

Are you a bride who wants to lose weight?

Grandparents act as family safety net

By Rita Price and Dylan Tussel, Columbus Dispatch | August 30 at 12:08 a.m.

An estimated 1 in 4 adults, or about 62.8 million people, are grandparents in the U.S., the most ever, the Associated Press reported after talking to experts studying baby-boomer demographics and analyzing U.S. Census data.

Handwriting makes its mark

By Julie Deardorff, Chicago Tribune | August 25 at 5:29 a.m.

Children are texting, tapping and typing on keyboards more than ever, leaving less time to master that old-fashioned skill known as handwriting.

Parent guide for college years urges detachment

BY Mary MacVean, Los Angeles Times | August 25 at 12:09 a.m.

LOS ANGELES — It hadn't occurred to me that my husband and I might skip the college family weekend this fall, when our older son becomes a freshman. But the authors of "Don't Tell Me What to Do, Just Send Money" have given me pause.

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