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Healthy Moms, Healthy Families

Dear Parents,

Many of us get overextended financially during the holiday season, which can lead to stress and anxiety. Now's a good time to get back on track with a well-thought-out household budget.

Ear infections make a lot of young kids miserable every winter. In this issue, our experts tackle common questions and concerns, such as prophylactic use of antibiotics, drainage tubes, treating fever in young children, and more.

Also in this issue: teens, dating, and sex. If you have a teenager, start talking about those difficult topics, and remember to keep the lines of communication open!

Happy New Year!
From the Editors at FamilyEducation.com

Family Finances
If money worries are keeping you up at night, it's time to get a handle on your attitudes about money, and take charge of your financial health.

You and Your Money
Money Can Be an Emotional Issue
Deciding on Money Values
The Money Beliefs of Financially Intelligent Parents
Expenses, Expenses, Expenses
10 Tips for Holidays Without Debt
Do You Need a Budget?
The Household Budget
Cutting the Grocery Bill
Family Budget Makeover: Entertainment
More on Family Finances

Ear Infections
Winter's arrival is normally accompanied by an increase in ear infections, especially among children age five and younger.

Ear Infections and High Fevers
Prophylactic Antibiotics for Ear Infections?
Overprescription of Antibiotics
Ear Infections, Antibiotics, and Autism
Prevnar Vaccine for Toddler?
Drainage Tubes for Chronic Ear Infections?
Ear Infections and Language Development
Ear Infection Without a Fever?
Treating Fever in Young Children
Fever and Sick Days

Teens, Dating & Sex
Learn how to get this difficult conversation off the ground with your teen, and make sure your child understands the potential consequences of risky behavior.

Let's Talk About Sex
Is It Enough to Abstain?
Talking to Our Sons About Sex and Limits
Teaching Teenage Girls to Say No
Talking to Teens About Sex and Substance Abuse
Dangerous Dating
Talking About Date Rape
Test Your Daughter's Safety Know-How
The ABCs of STDs
One Teen's Opinion: Why Sex Ed Is Important
More on Teens and Sex

Children's Product & Toy Recalls
Stay informed and protect your child's safety – find the latest product and toy recalls that have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Activities Center

Our Activities Center offers hundreds of activities for you and your family to enjoy together. Search by age range and activity type, such as arts & crafts, seasonal, or puzzles & games. You'll find everything you could want to entertain and educate, all in one place.

Can You Afford to Stay at Home?
Is it possible to raise a family on one income? Try our calculator to see whether your family can afford a stay-at-home parent.

Celebrate the New Year

Welcome the New Year with noisemakers, poppers, hats, and fun activities for the whole family!

Make Your Own Noisemakers
New Year's Hats
Trick (Nonalcoholic) Toasts
New Year's Poppers
Celebration Ideas from Parents
Family Activity Kit for New Year's Day

Smart Snack Finder
With our new Smart Snack Finder, you can instantly find healthy substitutes for all those less-than-healthy snacks you and your kids are tempted by. Give it a whirl!

Join in this discussion on our Message Boards with a woman who wants to make peace with her mother-in-law:

"I'm wanting to make peace with my MIL after a very long, drawn-out argument over my current pregnancy with my 4th child.... Sometimes I just feel as though I am not good enough, and maybe if I just walked away everyone would be happier.... Any advice would be appreciated."
—tracy198026