Mommy Matters

It’s not just a fun activity; find out why coloring is so important for kids

Girl with crayons drawing (Getty Images)

How do you feel more confident about leaving your kid home alone for the first time?

Great meal ideas for National Family Meals Month!

Ancient Grain Hot Cereal

How do you handle ‘I don’t like my teacher’?

Talking about death with children can be difficult, but it’s a necessary part of life

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A digital baby book may provide the best way for new parents to document their baby’s milestones

Learn about the ABCs of Healthy Habits before the back-to-school frenzy kicks in

Tips for parents dealing with stress as the school year approaches

Stressed parent (Getty Images)

Teaching your children to identify toxic relationship is a key part of their development

Counselor discusses keys to happy marriage

Home counselling with a young expecting couple with problems

It’s National Ice Cream Month; we have fun ways to enjoy, plus a healthy spin on a classic treat

Cottage Cheese Ice Cream

Summer’s in full swing; how to keep your kids from boredom while school’s out

Tomorrow is National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day; there are tons of benefits to taking a walk with your kids

Don’t say ‘cheese’ and other advice for snapping the best photos of your kids in honor of National Camera Day

Let them be bored! Summertime boredom isn’t the end of the world for your kids