Healthy Moms, Healthy Families

Dear Parents,

New Year's resolutions are timeless, mostly because they don't change from year to year. Want to get organized? Get out of debt? Lose weight? Maybe 2009 will be the year!

Are you getting enough sleep? Find advice on how to improve your sleep, help your baby sleep, and make sure your teen is sleeping the right number of hours.

When cabin fever begins to set in, turn to some great indoor and outdoor activities. Printable activities will keep the kids occupied, but family outings are also important. You'll find the cures here.

Happy New Year!
From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions
In 2009, will you follow through on your new year's resolutions?

Get Organized Get Out of Debt Quit Smoking Lose Weight Get More Exercise Eat a Healthier Diet

Help Others Reduce Stress Spend More Quality Time with Family Enjoy Life More Celebrate the New Year

The Importance of Sleep
The better rested you are, the more efficiently you can accomplish both physical and mental tasks.

Women's Health: Sleep Steps to Help Moms Get Enough Sleep The Importance of Sleep After Pregnancy Infant Sleep Patterns

Helping Your Baby Sleep Parent-Tested Sleep Techniques Teens and Sleep Adolescent Sleep Patterns

Cures for Cabin Fever
Keep the clan happy during long winter days with these fun ideas.

14 Fun Activities Best Indoor Activities Printable Activities Top 10 Classic Board Games Top Activity-Based Video Games Top Family Outings

Winter Outdoor Activities Top Family-Friendly Ski Resorts Movies for a Long Winter's Night More Cures for Cabin Fever

2009 Fun Facts Calendar
Our interactive calendar includes a different fun fact for every day of the year, with links to educational printables and activities for your family.

Family-Friendly New Year's Eve
Make this New Year's Eve a special one your kids will remember for a lifetime, with these 10 fun ways to celebrate.

Poll: Stress

How's it going? Check in and compare your stress level with that of other parents. 8%   Total meltdown – I've lost it! 15%   Maximum – ready to go   ballistic. 47%   High – too much to do, too   little time. 23%   Normal – a good day. 6%   Mellow – very relaxed.

Top Educational Software for Kids
Make the family computer an educational tool for your kids, with these software recommendations.

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