Parenting

Parents raising sets of twins, triplets or quadruplets help us understand ‘more’ can be better. While parents will discover they are outnumbered on a daily basis — there is also plenty of joy in raising multiples. Parents learn quickly to expect the ­unexpected and to accept help when bringing home their little bundles of joy. ...

From leading songs to encouraging new activities, camp counselors are the ones who work closely with your child throughout their camp stay. When hiring counselors and aides, camps look for individuals who can relate to children and be strong leaders while bringing a sense of fun to the job. ...

For this dad, taking care of girls can be a hair-raising experience. Both daughters inherited voluminous hair from their mother and a stay-at-home dad finds it's a daily effort to learn how to manage the girls’ hair. ...

Send the freshman off to campus with these necessities, and they’ll be writing home for more. These small gestures are a great way to make your student feel at home even if they are far away at school. ...

Whether it’s years away or just around the corner, college is an expense most families worry about. No matter what the circumstance, there are several ways to help fund your child’s higher education when the time comes. ...

This summer will bring many more reasons to throw a party — like birthdays and graduations. Here are some ways to have fun throughout this season. ...

As adults, we’ve probably figured out how to find shoes that fit our feet, but how do you buy shoes for your children? They don’t always communicate effectively, not to mention their feet are growing — and often rapidly. ...

National Foster Care month brings two things to remember — ­honoring foster parents and recognizing there is still a need for kids to find homes in the community. ...