Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
Simple Family Safety Plan
By By Lisa Lombardi for Real Families, Real Fun
These days, most homes are equipped with smoke detectors, but to be truly prepared for a possible fire, every family should establish a comprehensive fire safety plan.... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
Try a Soothing Video at Bedtime
By By Shannon Maughan for Real Families, Real Fun
"Time for bed!" For kids and parents everywhere, these words signal the beginning of a nighttime routine -- preparing little ones for dreamland. From taking... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
De-stress your Mornings
By By Lisa Bova for Real Families, Real Fun
For most moms, mornings are a mad dash to get everyone up, dressed and out the door -- if your kid's shoes match, all the better.... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
Spring Cleaning Made Easy
By By Kristin Bailey Murphy for Real Families, Real Fun
It's officially spring -- let's ditch those winter coats and open the windows wide! It's time to enjoy the feel-good ritual known as spring... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
How to Get Your Kids Organized
By Kristin Bailey Murphy for Real Families, Real Fun
When your kids' organizational system consists of cramming every toy, book and article of clothing they own into the closet, a clutter avalanche is just... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
How to Prepare for a Natural Disaster
By By Elizabeth Hurchalla for Real Families, Real Fun
There's no need to just hope for the best when you can plan for the worst. Don't wait until disaster strikes to figure out... more »
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Animals: Wild on the Web!
By Shannon Maughan for Real Families, Real Fun
The crowds at zoos and aquariums prove that humans love observing wild animals. If you don't live near such facilities, you can still get an up-close and... more »
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Make Bedtime Better
By By Elizabeth Hurchalla for Real Families, Real Fun
When it's time to brush their teeth and go to bed, many kids go into meltdown mode. They refuse to put on pajamas, plead for "just one more... more »
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In Case of Emergency
By By Kristin Bailey Murphy for Real Families, Real Fun
No matter how protective you are as a parent, kids are just natural-born accident magnets. They commonly scrape knees, bump heads, and bust lips in their... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Happy Home
A Family Banquet for the Birds
By By Elizabeth Wells for Real Families, Real Fun
You don't need a stereo to hear soulful tunes. Thanks to some melodic birds, the air is filled year-round with sweet, light songs.
So,... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food
Sunburst Muffins
By By Elizabeth Wells for Real Families, Real Fun
Finally, the days are growing longer. Soon our longing for warmer weather and sunny days will be satisfied. But for a bright fix now, stir up a batch of... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food
Pizzeria-style Pizza From Your Oven
By By Telly Scotchmeyer for Real Families, Real Fun
Nothing is quite as good as a hot, cheesy pizza pie -- especially when you and your kids make it yourself! Follow our pointers to make... more »
Real Families, Real FUN: Great Food
Make Critter Cookies
By By Beth D. Stevens for Real Families, Real Fun
Celebrate all that spring has to offer, right down to the tiny crawlers and flyers. An array of ladybug, butterfly, and long wiggly caterpillar cookies can be... more »