How do other moms and dads teach their children “personal responsibility?” Personal Responsibility is a fantastic starting line in our parenting goals, but if that is the end goal, it greatly misses the mark. It pretty much teaching them to think ONLY of themselves. Lyette, as a Mom to 15 children, gives us her views on teaching a child to not think only of themselves but how to serve others, trading “chores” for “zones” in the home.

A well-rested, emotionally balanced and physically healthy mom can accomplish more than a mom who is constantly overwhelmed and stressed.

What if I told you more children know how to operate a computer mouse than how to tie their shoes? Would you believe it? It’s true. Technology is a huge part of our children’s lives, but there’s more to it than games and social networking. From tots to teens, here are today’s top online learning tools for kids of all ages.

Nothing like starting ’em young. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than one-third of babies are playing with tablets and/or smartphones, and it turns out one in seven toddlers uses those same devices for at least an hour daily. Kids are embracing technology earlier than ever before, but as an expectant mother of two, Jen wondered: What’s the right age to give them a smartphone to call their very own? She decided to ask the best experts she could find: Moms.

Inadequacy. We all struggle with it. We all come to parenting with our own baggage, our own challenges, our own character flaws and because we love our children so desperately, we try like hell to help them avoid all those same mistakes. Lyette Reback, mom to 15 children (and one on the way) offers her perspective. “Everyone needs encouragement. Everyone thinks they are screwing this job up.”

Looking for some easy outdoor grilling recipes inspired by campfire cooking? You’ll want something you can cook on the grill without too much prep time. Here are five great grilling recipes that only take a few simple ingredients, a grill and some tinfoil (most of these dishes can also be made indoors).

Your approach can determine how motivated your kids are to be honest.

It’s that time of year again to dust off those alarm clocks, start shopping for school clothes and get your kids ready for another exciting academic year. It doesn’t matter if your child is in kindergarten or in college, there are some must-have pieces of gear he or she will need to make it through another grade.

Hit your local farmer’s market for the freshest veggies available. Here’s how to select the best.

Author and assistant professor Natalia Mehlman Petrzela speaks candidly about her realization on posting a “selfie” of Nancy, her nanny, and 2-year-old daughter. “I’ve shared hundreds of family pictures on social media, yet somehow I had hardly ever before posted a picture of Nancy”. In constructing the public expressions of our family experience, we are editing out some of the most important people in our children’s lives, the people we pay to care for our kids.

Picking out a Father’s Day gift is especially easy if you’re shopping for the outdoorsy dad. If your husband enjoys exploring the wilderness or simply visiting a secluded lake for some great fishing, there are many great gifts he’ll not only like, but actively use for his favorite hobbies. You don’t want to get him second-rate gear that doesn’t live up to it’s billing. Here are some of the best gifts an adventurous dad could ask for.

Your need for calcium gets a lot of attention, but your body can’t use it without its partner, vitamin D.

This marvelous crabmeat salad, topped with citrus dressing, is a delicious way to spoil Mom!