Foster parenting is a gift and it also comes with new routines, responsibilities, and expenses. Approximately 391,000 children spent time in U.S. foster care last year. Do foster parents get paid? Yes, but not a salary. As an employee, you don’t receive a paycheck. You get that money each month to cover the child’s basic…

Stepparenting is like coming onto a team in the middle of the season; everyone needs time to play well together. Well, the Stepparents handle day-to-day rules and safety; the legal parent administers a few discipline spans at first to build trust. Studies reveal that the typical stepfamily needs 12-24 months to gel and it’s best…

When Sarah's family experienced persistent morning congestion and her daughter's asthma symptoms continued to worsen, she was puzzled. The symptoms mysteriously improved during weekend visits to her parents' house, leading her to investigate further. What she discovered surprised her: the problem wasn't outdoor allergens but the air quality within their own home. This revelation highlights…

Have you ever looked at your cousin’s new baby and wondered, “What am I to this little one?” You’re not alone. This question confuses a lot of people when it comes to understanding family relationships. The simple answer is that if your cousin has a baby, you are the baby’s first cousin once removed. The…

Stock photo via Dreamstime.com As the nights grow longer and the air gets cooler, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your family for a cozy Halloween movie marathon. Costumes and candy may be the stars of the season, but sometimes the best Halloween memories are made right at home—bundled under blankets with popcorn, hot…

Most children outgrow daily napping between the ages of 3 and 5, and about 60 percent are no longer getting daytime sleep by age 4, according to a panel of experts who collaborated with the National Sleep Foundation. Fewer than a handful are still napping regularly by the time they reach kindergarten. You’ll probably find…

Money doesn’t grow on trees but for many teens and young adults, the real worry is whether their parents can see every swipe of their credit card. Since purchases leave a clear trail through statements, mobile apps, and transaction alerts, account owners often have full visibility. The truth is simple: yes, parents can track spending…

Double breastfeeding tends to be as much of a problem as it is an answer for many moms. Twins nursing, breastfeeding, or whatever, your baby from both sides anyway, it is still a learning process and practicing how exactly to handle all the things. But how to juggle feeding two babies or ensuring one baby…

The teething of babies can be a challenging time for the entire family. Parents want to help their baby’s pain go away, but the sheer number of teething remedies available for purchase can make determining the right solution appear complicated. Safety is at the top of the list, then effectiveness and peace of mind. It’s…

Think about being able to follow your child’s academic path from your phone or computer. No more waiting for report cards, no longer missing updates from teachers and no more second-guessing about attendance records. That’s precisely what the Genes Parent Portal does. This online portal is a mirror image of your child’s school life, featuring…