Sometimes, a kid needs to know his mom has his back. And, while a
homemade peanut butter sandwich with the crusts cut off really sticks
to those school-age ribs and show you care since you remembered to cut
them off in the first place, a positive message will stay with them
longer – and teach them something in the process.

Kids grow and go through clothes like Kleenex, seemingly blowing through clothing budgets like Suri Cruise.

If it’s exorbitant and indulgent bauble-type gifts you seek, look no further than the children’s collection at Me & Ro, a luxe, trendy New York-based jewelry designer with a celebrity clientele that reads like Oprah’s address book.

Did you know that 73% of children ages 4-12 are afraid of things that go bump in the night? Whether it’s hidden dangers under the bed, unknowns in the closet or simply something unsavory lurking in the shadows, most kids (and some of us, too) have been there at some point or another.

Sleep is like Superman’s kryptonite - it gives bodies and brains a chance to renew, regroup and recharge their energy.

While Blu-Ray players and Crock Pots might save well-deserving moms some precious minutes this season, consider gifting something she can keep close to her heart year round.

The annual march of the Pilgrims is upon us, and though the general theme is turkey, turkey and more turkey, Thanksgiving means more than eating until your pants pop.

Helen of Troy might have had the face that launched a thousand ships, but had she been around today, The Skinny would definitely have helped her amass a face-worshipping flotilla.

When it comes to wrapping gifts, everyone aspires to mesh Martha Stewart’s signature handcrafted style with Oprah’s opulent, over-the-top taste.

Packing school lunches is part and parcel of the parenting process. But, for as much love that goes into making that peanut butter and jelly sandwich with the crusts cut off, an equal amount of plastic is also going into landfills.

Downsizing, budget cuts, and daily brouhaha surrounding the country’s economic crisis is old hat for adults, but for children who don’t have jobs to hold down, families to feed or expenses to worry about, the idea of tightening belts when expecting the usual allowance is about as out there as healthcare reform or foreign policy.

Trying to keep track of magazine subscriptions, renewals and offers is about as easy as herding cats. Thanks to Maghound, however, you can choose the magazines you want delivered to your door.

August somehow snuck up on us, and with the end of summer comes the start of school. The kids might have sour expressions initially, but they will start to smile when they receive autumn duds, educational gadgets, and the promise of a fresh start.

Moms are known for having eyes in the back of their heads, but even their parental all-seeing power has limits when it comes to wee ones surfing the web.

Americans are favoring charitable giving over commercial gifting these days, and CharityGiftCertificates.org offers a way for the socially conscious to think outside of the gift box with a pioneering, recipient-designated charity gifting service.