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Goal: To empower parents to take positive action and further engage in their children's lives.
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  • How we financed a family vacation and taught our kids the value of saving
    How we financed a family vacation and taught our kids the value of saving
    Elizabeth Reid, KSL | July 25, 2014 12:07 pm

    My husband and I wanted to take our kids on a vacation, but an expensive trip wasn’t in the budget. We came up with a way for the whole family to help finance our trip and ended up with some great memories and a wonderful learning experience.

  • Your doctor wants you to read aloud to your toddler
    Eric Schulzke, Deseret News | July 24, 2014 4:07 pm

    The first three years of a child’s development are critical, and many kids don’t get the stimulation they need, the American Academy of Pediatricians says, as it encouraged doctors to encourage parents to read aloud to their kids.

  • How to teach kids empathy
    How to teach kids empathy
    Amy Peterson, FamilyShare | July 23, 2014 8:07 pm

    Empathy is a character trait that must be nurtured. Start teaching children when they are young and they will grow up being able to understand others who are struggling. This article offers 3 simple ideas to help kids start to develop empathy.

  • To help or not to help: The homework question
    Nicole Shepard, Deseret News | July 22, 2014 11:07 pm

    New research runs against the grain of popular belief, saying that helping your kids with homework is detrimental to their education.

  • Taming tantrums: 3 secret tips for parents
    Heather Hale, FamilyShare | July 21, 2014 9:07 pm

    Are you tired of your child throwing fits every time you leave the house? Check out these 3 secret suggestions for stopping a tantrum in its tracks.

  • If I could raise my children all over again
    If I could raise my children all over again
    Gary Stokes, FamilyShare | July 18, 2014 8:07 pm

    When it comes to making mistakes, the gift of second chances would be welcomed. Especially when it comes to raising our families. If given a second chance at parenting, here are some of things I would do.

  • 5 excuses people use to not travel with their children
    5 excuses people use to not travel with their children
    Hilarye Fuller, KSL | July 17, 2014 10:07 pm

    Here are five common excuses parents use to not travel with their children and why they should be challenged to change their mind set. Traveling with children can not only be rewarding but fun as well.

  • How to make family meal time count
    How to make family meal time count
    Tammy Greene, FamilyShare | July 16, 2014 4:07 pm

    Could having dinner together as a family really counteract behavioral problems in young adults? Many experts believe it can. The positive impact of eating dinner as a family is worth exploring in your own family. Here are some ideas how to do it.

  • 9 topics to consider when choosing a baby doctor
    9 topics to consider when choosing a baby doctor
    Katie Clark, FamilyShare | July 15, 2014 2:07 pm

    Choosing the right doctor to help bring your little one into this world doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are a few topics to help make the decision process a little easier.

  • 6 good habits your kids need
    6 good habits your kids need
    Amy Peterson, FamilyShare | July 14, 2014 2:07 pm

    Kids need to learn a lot of things as they grow, but these 6 will help them thrive and be happy throughout life.