Time Management

Say goodbye to frantic mornings -- and cranky kids and parents. Good morning to new, simple rituals that help you start the day off right.

..., but with our essential time-saving tips, you can learn how to maximize the time you have and make the most... of those precious minutes. 1. Assess your time. Look closely at how you spend your time. Experts say.... 3. Think ahead. Look for ways to delete steps from a task or cut the amount of time you spend...

Tired of hearing "I'll do it later"? For older kids, procrastination often becomes a problem as they start to have more responsibilities and more power over their own time. Happily, you can nip it in the bud before it becomes a lifelong habit by thinking about what's behind the behavior, and trying these strategies.

Laundry, cooking, carpooling -- your days are filled to the brim with stuff you've got to get done. Doesn't it make sense to find shortcuts so you have time to do the things you want to do, like playing with your kids?

Act smart when your child gets sassy.

Smart strategies to keep your day running like clockwork.

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.

Find out whether you're taking the steps to raise a responsible person.

Your child will love watching the summer sun shine right through this beautiful "stained-glass" wall hanging made from colorful tissue paper.

Transform ordinary craft ideas from drab to fab by adding a little bling. Our easy projects offer hours of bedazzling fun.

Here's some fabulous news for busy moms: Your preschooler would be thrilled to pitch in around the house. (For starters, try calling chores "family games.")

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

You love your kid. The wobbly tummy she left you with? Not so much. But being a mom doesn't have to mean saying sayonara to your pre-kid stomach. Small switches to your diet, workout routine, and lifestyle can make over your middle. Mix and match your choice of the following tips for a trimmer waist in no time.

What smart parents need to know.

Discipline isn't punishment, and there's more than one way to correct your child's behavior--without yelling. Here's a tactic for every age.

Design a space that works well for schoolwork and keeps your kid on track all year.

Want your child to be money-savvy like Warren Buffet? These tips will help your kid learn how to save and manage money.

Whether your child is starting preschool or third grade, these little strategies can make a huge difference.

Everything your family needs for a perfect day of sun, swimming, and sand castles.

Pregnancy does a number on your core. New mom and fitness expert Sara Haley recommends exercises that target the transverse abdominal, the innermost stomach muscles that act like a corset, cinching everything together. Perform these moves three times a week for a show-off stomach. If you've recently given birth, get your doctor's approval first.

Serve it up! Treat your sweetheart to a few of these sweet and delicious desserts.

Disappointment can actually be good for kids -- especially when you teach them how to bounce back.

Some kids are just born more sensitive. Help your child not take everything so hard, whether it's hurt feelings or scraped knees.

Your child has become a big talker, but now she argues about everything. Here's how to cope.

Learning begins at birth, so get reading! Here are some favorites to help you start your library.