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The 10 Most Influential People in Family Life Today

They impact everything from the food our children eat in school to the movies that our families watch to the way moms confide in each other. Plus: web-exclusive Q&As with the top game changers.

Moving Day: Preparing Children for a Big Move

Many American families are uprooting to chase after jobs. How to prepare your child for the emotional transition.

Take Our 30-Day Challenge!

These 30 simple steps can help your family reduce the amount of stuff you own and raise your standard of living.

The Big Guide to Scaling Down Your Stuff

Ready for a revolution? How scaling down on stuff can improve your family’s quality of life.

Find the Right Lifestyle in 3 Easy Steps

These actions can guide your family’s journey to discovering your personal "enough."

How Christina Applegate Learned To Laugh

The actress grew up a self-proclaimed “tough” kid, but becoming a mom helped brighten her view on life.

10 Ways to Add Humor to Your Home

Share jokes, write comedy skits together, and exchange funny stories. (But don't forget to explain what's not funny, like hurting someone's feelings.)

The Right Fit: Finding A Preschool For Your Toddler

Experts weigh in on key aspects of the preschool search to help you make an informed choice.

Top 10 Questions For a Prospective Preschool

J.K. Rowling's Magical Impact

J.K. Rowling rocked the world with Harry Potter. Parent & Child looks at the magical impact the author’s work has had on a generation of readers.

In conjunction with our March issue all about reading and literacy, we counted down the 100 greatest books for kids as chosen by the editors of Parent & Child. Check out our interactive bookshelf and 100 Books resource center.

Katherine Heigl Always Wanted to Adopt

Growing up with an adopted sister led this actress to adopt a baby of her own.

How to Prepare Your Child for Online Networking

Your little one is headed straight for Facebook. Don’t worry, we’ll help you navigate.

5 Innovative School Fundraising Ideas

Need a fresh and effective school fundraiser for the second half of the school year? Try one of these, collected from parents across the country.

Brooke Shields Talks Holiday Traditions

Like all of us, this actress and mom knows that holiday traditions and rituals bring families closer — and help us focus on what really matters.

It's a Great Big World

Welcome people and cultures from around the globe into your child’s life — starting at home.

Oh, Snowy Day!

School canceled? With a little planning, and an eye on the forecast, you and your children can turn a day off into a themed learning adventure — both inside and out!