Parent-Child Outings

Interactive museums for kids are fun and provide great learning opportunities. Visits to children's museums can be enhanced by proper planning and follow up afterwards.

Nov 9, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Grocery shopping with children in tow can test the patience of any mom or dad. Still, trips to the supermarket with kids can be great weekly outings for families.

Nov 7, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

To prevent car sickness in children, avoid greasy food before travel, encourage the child to look out of the window, make frequent stops and keep plastic bags in the car.

Oct 23, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Keeping kids amused, choosing a quiet table, supervising kids closely, allowing children to order their food are some ways for families to enjoy restaurant dining.

Jul 15, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

When choosing a family restaurant, parents need to check whether it has child-friendly facilities, children's menu, helpful staff and also know its busiest time.

Jul 15, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents need to feed the baby first, find baby-friendly restaurants, dine when restaurants are not busy and book ahead when dining out with babies.

Jul 11, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should find kid-friendly restaurants, teach children desirable table manners and practice restaurant safety when eating at restaurants with kids.

Jul 11, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should dress children in layers of clothing, ensure they wear safety gear, enroll kids in ski school and teach them snow safety when on a winter ski holiday.

Jul 6, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

While visiting the zoo with kids, parents should adhere to zoo safety rules, supervise children, ensure good hygiene and eat only at eating areas.

Jul 6, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Families can stay safe on the beach by observing safety signs, teaching children swimming rules, watching out for dangerous sea creatures and avoiding sun damage.

Jul 3, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should arrive early, ensure sun protection for children, dress children appropriately and be prepared for the unexpected when going to the theme park with kids.

Jul 3, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Keeping children entertained, feeding them right and preparing for air travel sickness are ways to manage kids while flying long distances.

Jul 1, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Make air travel with kids less stressful by booking with child-friendly airlines, checking in early at the airport and ensuring flying safety.

Jul 1, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents can prepare kids for the new time zone, let them have ample rest, get them moving and feed them healthy foods help children cope with jet lag.

Jun 30, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents should check the availability of baby products, apply for passports early, get vaccinations and medications and buy travel insurance before travelling with kids.

Jun 19, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

A whiner can bring down the mood of even the best play date. Here's parenting advice to help stay at home moms deal with a complaining guest and turn the morning around.

Jun 19, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

A play date can last forever with a destructive guest. Here's parenting advice for stay at home moms who need to rein in a rambunctious kid and minimize the damage.

Jun 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Thinking of hosting a play date? Here's parenting advice for planning a morning where everyone has fun, even the moms.

Jun 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Play dates are an important part of the daily routine for stay at home moms and dads. With these parenting tips, kids are sure to be asked over again and again

Jun 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Kid's are learning as they interact during each stage of development. Here are parenting tips to enjoy watching children and their style of play change over the years.

Jun 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

For a shy child, play dates might be the best chances to interact and find friends. Here's parenting advice to ensure those play dates are comfortable and fun.

Jun 18, 2009 - Marcy Paulson

Parents must be completely prepared and provide some entertainment for their babies and toddlers while travelling with them on the road.

Dec 18, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Travelling with kids can be stressful unless parents know how to keep the kids busy and amused during a long distance car travel.

Dec 17, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Food, tissues, plastic bags, toys, a change of clothing, first aid kit and cushions are some of the essential items parents should have in their cars.

Dec 15, 2008 - Wei Yin Wong

Your ocean vacation should be full of fun and adventure and free from accidents. Be prepared for dangers from the water, sand and sun, and practice beach safety.

Jun 23, 2008 - Diane Laney Fitzpatrick