Stephanie Foster
Stephanie Foster owns Home with the Kids and has worked at home since 2002. She started out in medical transcription but now runs her own websites and enjoys the time she has with her family.
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Winning the Homework WarsKids don't always like doing their homework. It can be a battle but figuring out when and where they can best work on it can be a huge help.
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How to Buy Cheap Produce at Dollar StoresNot all dollar stores are all about plastic junk. Sometimes you can get good produce, even organic produce from them.
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How to Help Your Child Cope in a New SchoolGoing to a new school, especially in the middle of the school year, is hard on kids. Even if you're making your own adjustments to a new home or job, make sure you give your child the time and encouragement needed to feel better.
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Want Happier Kids? Buy Fewer Things for ThemDespite often vocal claims to the contrary, most kids are happier with fewer toys. It's easier for them to decide what to do.
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How to Battle Gophers in the Garden Without PoisonGophers mean trouble for your garden. Not only do they dig through your yard, they can seriously damage and destroy plants you're trying to grow. But how can you control them without using poisons?
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How to Live Green in an ApartmentLiving green in an apartment has its challenges, but it's not impossible. There are changes you can make to be more environmentally friendly.
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Is it Reasonable to Expect that Southern Californians Keep a Green Lawn?A couple in Orange, CA has been charged with a misdemeanor for replacing their lawn with wood chips. Is the expectation that yards be landscaped, especially with green lawns, reasonable?
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How to Cope with the Frustrations of Being a Stay at Home MomBeing a stay at home mom isn't as easy as some want you to think. There are a lot of frustrations and feelings of isolation that many deal with.
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Should You Get Your Kids an Atari 2600 Rather Than a Newer Gaming System?Video gaming systems come and go, but the Atari 2600 is a classic. It's worth considering whether an Atari 2600 might be the right gaming system for your family.
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How to Cope with Craniosynostosis in Your NewbornA diagnosis of craniosynostosis is hard to hear about your newborn. This is some of what you can expect as you go through the process of having the craniosynostosis surgically repaired and after the operation.
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How to Have a Rainy Day Birthday Party at HomeRain, rain, go away! What do you do when the rain ruins your backyard birthday party plans?
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When Should You Replace a Car Seat?Having your child in a safe car seat isn't just about paying attention to the height, weight and age factors. The age of the car seat and other factors can also make your child's car seat less safe.
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How to Childproof for a Toddler with Older SiblingsChildproofing for a first child is easy in comparison with childproofing for a second, third or later child. The needs of the older siblings adds to the challenge.
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How to Assign Chores to ChildrenKids need chores both as a way to participate in keeping the family running and to learn skills they will need as adults. Assigning age appropriate chores to children is a great lesson for them.
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Review: Hyland's Teething TabletsWhether or not you believe in homeopathic medicine, Hyland's teething tablets can be amazingly effective at calming a teething baby. That's a big help when you want to get to sleep and have your baby sleep even while teething.
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When Do You Start Letting Your Kids Play Outside Without You?It's hard for a lot of parents to decide when to let their children play outside without them. In many cases it's pretty safe, but you have to make the decision based on your own circumstances.
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Should You Teach Stranger Danger to Your Kids?It's something we all teach our children these days, to keep away from strangers. But is "stranger danger" the best way to do it?