http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com There are lots of issues to be considered when deciding to move your family overseas. It's not as simple as discussing it with your spouse, packing up and getting on a plane! Moving to a new country is both exciting and challenging, and should not be unde... http://www.articlealley.com/article_483619_27.html 29th February 2008 Face painting is an art that can be undertaken by anyone, amateur or professional. It's a fun way to entertain your children on a boring afternoon. Rain or shine, you can bring smiles and laughter with this simple entertainment. If you're brave - and you ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_480760_27.html 25th February 2008 What's there to do after school for your child? Sitting around the house watching TV, playing endless computer games and snacking just won't cut it any more. When he gets restless, you get restless. If he's got more time than he knows what to do with, you... http://www.articlealley.com/article_480036_27.html 24th February 2008 Today's children grow up in a society that demands expertise in everything. Learning from textbooks is not enough for your children's overall development. It's the age of specialization and your child cannot afford to miss out on this window of opportunit... http://www.articlealley.com/article_479314_27.html 22nd February 2008 Why does Lisa grumble when it's time for her to go for her piano lessons? How come Jack abhors the sight of his skates now? After all, these kids were very enthusiastic about the programs when they started off. What happened? Parents are often confused b... http://www.articlealley.com/article_478425_27.html 21st February 2008 Should your child go out for football practice when it's 5 days a week? Aren't 3 days enough? It's common for parents to be a little confused when it comes to deciding how much is too much with reference to after school activities. Many think that since ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_477804_27.html 21st February 2008 Day care has come a long way since the babysitting jobs of the 60's and 70's that paid about fifty cents an hour. Local teens and older children of friends made good babysitters back then. All they had to do was serve an easy dinner to the children, clean... http://www.articlealley.com/article_476787_27.html 19th February 2008 As long as your memory stretches back, your dad has been the creative, spontaneous type. Whether it's been putting together models, dragging you to the art museum, or creating his own paper, he's just got to try his hand at it. Getting him a meaningful... http://www.articlealley.com/article_154480_27.html 02nd May 2007 You know they must get tired of all those coffee mugs, right? Of course they're appreciated, but how many can you have? And although everyone loves candy, if you get 25 chocolate-themed gift baskets, you're going to have to trash some or risk putting on 5... http://www.articlealley.com/article_154315_27.html 02nd May 2007 You've done the flowers just way too many times and you know it. Mother's Day is a chance for you to really show your appreciation for the woman who invented you. Flowers seem to pale in comparison when you think about it that way! So what do you do? ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_153166_27.html 30th April 2007 It's that time again. Father's Day. Your dad is just about the best guy in the world, but shopping for him is next to impossible. You want something meaningful and unique, and you know a tie just isn't going to cut it anymore. Don't worry. With a littl... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152735_27.html 27th April 2007 So you don't want to do flowers this year. You want something really unique, something that will really show how much you appreciate her. Something great � but what? Buying gifts for Moms are, admittedly, easier than buying for Dads most of the ti... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152233_27.html 26th April 2007 Your child's teacher is one of the most important people in his or her life on a day-to-day basis. If you stop to think about it, kids spend 5 full days per week with this person, learning extremely valuable life skills and knowledge. Showing teachers tha... http://www.articlealley.com/article_152045_27.html 26th April 2007 The beautiful thing about this world is that everyone is different. Some people like straight espresso, while others prefer a caramel macchiato. Some like roses and others, daisies. There are a million decisions to be made each day, and every single o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_140112_24.html 27th March 2007 If you've made the transition from stay at home mom to working mom, then you know how extremely hectic in can be. Your days probably go something like this: eight hours at work and then racing home to help the kids with homework and cook dinner, then fin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_139702_27.html 27th March 2007 You know more than anyone how little time you have. Between your spouse, your kids, running errands, housework, working or volunteering, and the other gazillion little things that eat away the day, it's impossible to get everything done. The To-Do List ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138178_24.html 14th March 2007 Is there anything better than dropping the kids off at your parent's house for a well-deserved night off? They're happy, your parents are happy, and you are definitely happy. It's a win-win situation for all. Far from just being reliable, free babysi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_138057_27.html 14th March 2007 It's no surprise that we inherit our parenting ideas and abilities from our own parents and caregivers. Even if you have decided to do "the opposite" of what your parents did, it still originates from what they did or did not do. Because our parenting sty... http://www.articlealley.com/article_128997_27.html 15th February 2007 When my Dad passed away, the lawyers and accountants sorted through his estate determining who got what. I was one of the beneficiaries on his traditional IRA which was held in mutual funds and stocks. Once I took possession of the �beneficial' IRA, I g... http://www.articlealley.com/article_124214_19.html 29th January 2007 It happens to every working mom. No matter who you are there will come a day when your child prefers the nanny to you. It is natural that your child would prefer the nanny from time to time; if you work outside of the home, your nanny is your child's prim... http://www.articlealley.com/article_122805_27.html 24th January 2007 If you're reading this article, you're probably a gift-phobic guy, or at least "gift challenged". Not sure? Try this quiz to find out: � Have you missed your partner's birthday? � Have you missed your anniversary? � Did you forget at least o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_121232_35.html 18th January 2007 If you are one of the thousands of women who received a household appliance for your last anniversary, you are not alone. If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of women who received a box of candy for Valentine's Day, two weeks into your diet, you a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_120893_27.html 17th January 2007 If you have children in high school or college, you know all about the importance kids place on Spring Break. This rite of passage, practiced by teens for decades, is for many parents the first time they allow their kids to travel without them. Almost ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_119261_27.html 12th January 2007 Ah, the Super Bowl. That cold day in January when nearly every husband and boyfriend in America is glued to the tube � and the couch. Though you may have negotiated time off from football during the season, this is the one day of the year no fan will co... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115394_27.html 02nd January 2007 Come January, when the euphoria of the holidays has faded and the days are short, a sense of melancholy is pervasive among northerners. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), commonly referred to as the "winter blues," is marked by feelings of lethargy, depre... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115315_23.html 01st January 2007 Connecting with long distance family and friends can be a real challenge. Travel is expensive, and a good long phone chat rarely fits into our busy schedules. Most of us rely on email and the occasional digital photo attachment to stay in touch. The la... http://www.articlealley.com/article_114067_27.html 24th December 2006 It happens every year. When you sit down on New Year's Eve to jot down a few resolutions for the coming year, you realize many of them carried over from the year before. And the year before that. And the year before that. Most of us have revolving reso... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112895_24.html 18th December 2006 The holiday season is similar to taking a great vacation ? it's a euphoric time that is all too fleeting. The glitz and glamour of decorations, holiday music, and elaborate store window displays make it seem like the world has become one big amusement par... http://www.articlealley.com/article_112213_24.html 14th December 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco Nothing can dampen spirits like a rainy day. Kids aren't the only ones who get cranky when they're cooped up inside. So to stop those rainy day doldrums before they happen, take a look at these 9 Great Rainy Day Ideas. 1. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_101239_27.html 16th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco You've seen them in restaurants ? those older couples who eat slowly and quietly without looking or speaking to each other. In your newlywed years, you and your husband gaze at each other knowingly, and promise never to becom... http://www.articlealley.com/article_100040_27.html 15th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco Well, just about everything. If you're a mom who's headed back to school, you want to get serious about time management, delegating, well, everything. Here are nine tips to help you get both you and your children back to scho... http://www.articlealley.com/article_99223_27.html 15th November 2006 Back in the day, getting paid for doing chores was absolutely unheard of. Chores were a way for children to contribute to the family and parents would reward their children financially if and when they wanted to. Nowadays it's the opposite. Kids expect an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96347_27.html 26th October 2006 When it comes to parenting, everyone has some advice to give. Make sure your daughter wears a hat or she'll catch cold. Make your son cleans his plate – it's good for him. There are an abundance of old wives tails and an endless number of well-intention... http://www.articlealley.com/article_95984_27.html 25th October 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco There's one in every crowd, the queen bee who seems as if she has it all, does it all, looks great while she does it—and never breaks a sweat—and is always reaching for more. You may love her or hate her, but it's for certain... http://www.articlealley.com/article_79169_24.html 06th August 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco Something happens when you have a child. Suddenly time seems to shrink faster than a new pair of jeans in the dryer. Leisure time becomes a distant dream, and if you are lucky enough to have a few minutes a day to yourself, y... http://www.articlealley.com/article_78857_24.html 03rd August 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco With everything we moms have to do, making time for our friends seems impossible. We're lucky if we have time to do more than shoot them an occasional email, and it's likely that our friends feel like they're in the same boat... http://www.articlealley.com/article_78505_27.html 01st August 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco You know them. They always have the perfect gift for every occasion. Their presents are personal, thoughtful and put everyone else's to shame. They are perfectly organized and show up looking fabulous. It drives you mad! D... http://www.articlealley.com/article_75274_27.html 24th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco How a Mother's personal space, private space, and even virtual space begins to disappear, seemingly overnight and what she can do to win it back… well, some of it anyway. Everyone is talking about My Space this, My Space t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_74006_27.html 20th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco Each year Busy Moms across America lose control when their child's birthday arrives. Bank accounts deplete. Parents argue. Everyone is exhausted. The situation becomes anything but fun. Here are 9 wonderful tips to turn your ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_69607_27.html 04th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco We've all heard the saying, 'It takes a village to raise a child'. There are ways you can begin to teach your toddlers and teenagers to give back to that village and uplift their community with pride. It can be difficult if y... http://www.articlealley.com/article_67744_27.html 28th June 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco We've all gotta shop, but how we shop, and why we shop, varies. So what kind of shopper are you? And how can you translate your traditional habits into online options? The Browser. Ahh, window shopping! Sometimes the fun ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_65280_27.html 22nd June 2006 Copyright 2006 Karen Fusco Learn to understand what your child is trying to tell you. The breakdown in communication between Mother and Child doesn't begin with the onset of adolescence, as we would like to believe. From the time your children are i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_62921_27.html 16th June 2006