Together Time

Get the kids involved with making their lunch -- you'll save time and teach them important skills.

• Find fun recipes to get kids involved here

9 yummy sandwich ideas that go way beyond baloney.

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Tips to avoid the morning mayhem -- and save time all day long.

• Find the time- and sanity-saving ideas here

These energy-boosting snacks are kid-friendly and healthy -- perfect for after school!

• Check out the nutritious snack ideas here

Kids can help with simple cleanup tasks -- which not only lightens your load, but also lets you spend more time together.

• Find out how kids can pitch in here

Keep your family healthy and the house clean by going after these germ hot spots.

• Get started de-germing here

Sometimes your child's cherished blanket or stuffed animal gets gross.

• Find the best ways to clean them here.

Find natural ways to make your house sparkle.

• Check out earth-friendly cleaning tips here

Involving your child in charity will help the community and teach her an important lesson -- and it lets you spend more time together.

• Find out how you can help here

You can still make a difference (and teach your kids valuable lessons) even if you don't have tons of spare time. These 10 organizations cater to on-the-go families with fun kid-friendly programs.

• Find the organizations here

Help your kids make and sell lemonade and treats and then donate the proceeds to charity!

• Get started here

Discover easy ways you can show your children how to give to others.

• Find the ideas here

Find age-appropriate ways your kids can help out around the house.

• Check out the chores your child can do here

Check out the gear that will put an end to car clutter.

• Get started here

Make room for the cars and corral the clutter to keep the garage a family-safe place.

• Find safety strategies here.

Here are fun ways that kids can get involved in planning their own parties.

Our birthday party planning tool will help you plan the ultimate bash.

• Start your planning here

From a Barbie cake to a volcano that really works, we've got some super-cool cake ideas.

• Find the perfect cake for your party here

Find out fun ways kids as young as 5 can help you tackle that pile of laundry.

• Find out how to make this chore more fun here

Keep children safe in the laundry room with these tips.

Check out some cool products that get your kid psyched to put her stuff away.

• Find the storage solutions here

Have trouble getting your child to put her dirty clothes in the hamper? Our tips will help make it happen.

• Find your hamper strategy here

It's easy to have your family "go green" -- start with the recycling.

• Find out how kids can help here

Have fun with another way to recycle -- by turning old TP tubes into festive flowers.

• Find instructions here

Making small changes in your life can mean BIG difference for the environment.

• Find out how to get started here

Surround your baby with these natural, eco-friendly, and modern finds.

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Are your kids ready to take on this chore?

• Find out how kids can help at every age

These make for a fun coloring project that also teaches table-setting skills.

• Print them here

Kids who eat with their families develop the best eating habits later in life.

• Find out why and how to fit them in

Can't remember the last time you had a relaxing evening? These simple strategies will turn supper into the best part of your family's day.

• Get them here

Have toys coming out of your ears? Find easy ways to sort your child's stuff and figure out what to do with the things you no longer need.

• Here, what to keep and what to toss

Clutter clears more easily when your kids pull their weight. Use our age-by-age guide to find the best projects for your child.

• Print your child chore chart here

These smart products will get your whole family psyched to put their stuff away.

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These toys aren't safe for your kids to play with.

• See the latest product recalls.

During this hectic season, probably the last thing you want to do is take your kids holiday shopping -- major chaos! But allowing your child to pick out gifts for friends and family helps her learn to be generous and thoughtful.

• Here's how to help her pick the perfect present

These simple ideas teach your children to be nice, generous people, one good deed at a time.

• Read about them here

What to get for teachers, babysitters, coaches? Get inspired with these great finds.

• Start shopping here

Generosity and smart spending go hand in hand. Here, the lessons you need to teach right now to raise a money-savvy child.

• 5 must-read tips

Sending a card after getting a birthday present or holiday gift isn't just good manners -- it will also give your child a chance to reflect on how thoughtful his friends and family are.

• Here's how to make this a fun learning experience instead of a chore

Send a note that stands out with these appreciative stickers.

• Print our template here

Teach your kids to use the magic words, and follow our tips to foster gratitude from an early age.

Pregnant or a new mom again? Don't forget your own gratitude! Say thanks for all those generous baby gifts you're getting with one of these gorgeous cards.

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Pets are a lot of fun -- and a lot of work. But there are great ways your kids can pitch in.

• Click here for our pet-care checklist!

When your pup meets your infant, it might not be love at first sniff.

• Learn how to ease the transition

Does your child know how to behave around a pet?

• Here, the safety tips every mom needs to know

Planning to hit the road with your four-legged friend?

• Don't miss these savvy travel tips

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