Here’s some ideas to make dinner fun, so the whole clan can get excited about breaking bread together. Comments (1).

Talking to your kids about sex may be awkward and uncomfortable, but the conversations you have with them can have a key role in the decisions they make in their lives. Comment.

Family Health: If your child seems shorter than his peers, there are tests his pediatrician can do. Comment.

Family Health: Putting your child in day care doesn’t necessarily mean he will get sick — as long as you take the proper health precautions before enrolling him. Comment.

Great educational sites for little kids that even an Internet-unsavvy parent can navigate. Comment.

Every parent should have essential documents put in place to protect their family in case of death. Comment.

Growing Up Online: The new Facebook feature Timeline allows your child’s friends to see a complete history of everything she has put on the social media site. How can she protect her digital privacy? Comment.

Parents Helping Parents: When’s the right time to start a discussion about sexuality with a child? Comment.

New & Noteworthy: Your child will love the diverse music on this CD. Comment.

Daily deal vouchers offer some of the deepest discounts on entertainment, personal care and household goods. But if you don’t take the time to know what’s not included in your deal, it could end up being a dud. Comments (1).

Taking care of your teeth and gums is very important. If a tight budget is stopping you from visiting the dentist, consider some other options to get the help your teeth need. Comment.

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A Teen’s Take: It’s understandable that teens might hate writing essays for school. But if they know the creative latitude that can go into writing these essays, they might enjoy it more. Comments (1).

Featured Event: Check out these movies for kids at the Cobble Hill Cinema Comment.

The decision of whether to stay at home or not is never easy, but you have to do what’s best for your family. Comment.

When searching for a summer camp, families will realize that the possibilities are endless. Knowing what to look for in a camp will help you decide which camp is best for your child. Comment.

Featured Event: Worms may be gross, but they’re also pretty darn interesting. Comment.

Divorce & Separation: The process of ending a marriage through litigation is usually the most expensive, antagonistic and emotionally difficult choice for divorcing. Be aware of what it can mean for you and your spouse — as well as your children. Comments (5).

It’s never too early to start thinking about effective dental hygiene. And stay vigilant because teens need help, too. Comment.

Healthy Living: Whether the kids are playing inside the house or in the snow, there are three winter hazards every parent should be aware of. Comment.

Featured Event: Check out the Jumpin’ Juniper Festival this month at the Brooklyn Arts Exchange! Comments (1).

Good Sense Eating: Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to get your kitchen back in order — which can save you time and money, and may even help your family eat more nutritiously. Comment.

Featured Event: The Amazing Max opens his box of interesting box of things this month. Comment.

Featured Event: Your child can dance her way through the grasslands! Comment.

Featured Event: To celebrate Black History Month, Enrichment Through the Arts is lifting the curtain on its Civil War production, “Four Score and Seven Years Ago.” Comment.

Lions and Tigers and Teens: Braces weren’t “in” back in the day. The dreadful nickname “metal mouth” was often used to tease those who had to don hideously thick, metal wires and brackets across their teeth. If you wore them, you didn’t smile for your school pictures. Then, there was the thought — or nightmare — of experiencing your first kiss with a mouth full of metal. Most teens preferred going “au naturel,” electing to live with a slightly crooked smile over a silver one. Comment.

Featured Event: Head to the Hall on Feb. 20 and get your little engineer dicovering! Comment.

New & Noteworthy: Check out Mo Willems’ newest creation for kids! Comment.

New & Noteworthy: The world moves pretty fast, so make sure your child can keep up with it. Comment.

New & Noteworthy: Inside a child’s mind during the battles of World War II. Comment.

The Girl Scouts of the USA has come a long way since it began in 1912. But the basic message of empowering young girls has stayed the same. Comment.