Family Life

Learn the keys to having a strong mother/son relationship and raising a happy, healthy boy.

Learn the keys to having a strong mother/daughter relationship and raising a happy, healthy girl.

Use these tips to help make returning to work after maternity leave a little easier.

"Me time" is a healthy, necessary part of modern parenting. Here are 10 realistic ways busy moms can squeeze in a bit of time for themself.

There aren't enough hours in a day! It's a fact of motherhood. Learn how to consolidate some household tasks and cut a few corners to save some time and sanity.

Use these tips to help make the dating scene a little less nerve-racking and a little more fun.

Are you wondering what the worst gifts ever are? Read this list of presents you should never (ever) buy your spouse.

Take stock of how another little bundle could impact your family's finances, and creative ways to make it work.

Have an abundance of apples? Print out this little cookbook of 10 sweet and savory apple desserts and main dishes to make and enjoy with your kids.

The average school generates 20 tons of waste each year. Learn some easy, eco-friendly tips for packing waste-free or "greener" bag lunches for kids.

Print out the EPA's "Waste-Free Lunch" poster. On Waste-Free Lunch Days, students, parents, and school staff try to eliminate packaged lunch items, use reusable containers, and recycle as much as they can. Go green and try it at your school!

These everyday household items double as germ-busting super stars.

Unexpected visitors are coming over and your house is a mess! Sound familiar? These 11 essential items and products for a quick cleanup can save you next time this common problem pops up.

Learn how to investigate family collections, official records, and relatives' memories for information on your family genealogy.

This list of 14 deceiving foods will have you re-thinking your choices the next time you're perusing the grocery aisle or reaching for a snack.

Your spouse might be a superdad, but is he taking good care of his health? Find simple diet and lifestyle tips to help prevent heart disease and cancer and keep your man healthy for decades to come.

Looking for the best books to help prepare a big sister or big brother for the new baby that's coming home soon? Read these children's books with your older child during your pregnancy to get them excited about what's to come.

Find out more about the USDA's dietary guidelines and MyPlate icon.