Special Feature Article by author Christine Louise Hohlbaum. Ms. Hohlbaum asks "Does your work week drag by? Do you live for Friday afternoons?" She gives you ten tips to help smile through the week.

Does your child have inappropriate friends? You know the ones I mean. They are not the ones you would pick for your child. But be fair. You must ask yourself if these new friends really inappropriate or do they simply play havoc with your comfort level.

Now that big brother or sister has started going to school, or getting ready to go, your preschooler may not only feel a bit lonely, he may feel left out as well. What can you do to help your little one?

Museums are wonderful places for children to learn about art and history, some offer educational activities for the whole family.

Problem-solving is a skill that's applicable to all facets of your children's lives--from school work to relationships.

You love your family but after a stressful week or stress-filled, albeit fun, family get together you ofteb feel that you have been stretched to the limit. Now is the time to Take some time to revitalize and rejuvenate yourself.

Many of us do take the good things in our lives for granted, our mate; our children, our home, the list goes on. Most of us don't stop to think "what would happen if I lost this or that." We only think of what we have or had, when it is gone or simply diminished.

There is an old song that talks about a father who was too busy to spend time with his young son, now the father is old and weary; the son has no time for him. More often than we would imagine, this is the case in real life.

Many companies and businesses will acknowledge Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 22, 2004.

Summer means fun outdoors, it can also mean trips to the emergency room. However, there are some things you can do to help keep your children safe this summer.