Articles written by Kim Kankiewicz
All 24 articles written by Kim Kankiewicz
Eating Disorder Risk Factors: Who Is at Risk for Anorexia, Bulimia, or Binge Eating Disorder?
Category: Eating Disorders (general)
Lists of risk factors vary by source. A study published by the American Psychological Association reviewed more than 300 articles assessing various risk factors. more...
Oral Histories: Tips and Questions for Interviewing Family Members
Category: Genealogy (general)
Recording interviews with grandparents, parents, and other family members preserves their stories in their own words. Use these tips to plan your interview. more...
5 Eating Disorder Myths: Learn the Truth for Hope and Recovery
Category: Eating Disorders (general)
What you think you know about eating disorders might not be true. Read on for a new - and better - understanding. more...
Family-Friendly Films: Finding Kid-Focused Movie Reviews Online
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
A letter rating doesn't tell you whether a particular movie is appropriate for your family. Online movie review sites can help you find the best and avoid the rest. more...
Childproofing Your Home Office: Safety Tips for Work-at-Home Parents
Category: Child-Proofing Homes
Work-at-home parents juggle multiple roles and responsibilities. Keep home office safety simple by remembering the CHILD SAFE acronym. more...
Starting a Gourmet Group: Entertaining for Stay-at-Home Parents
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Gourmet group, supper club, dinner club - whatever you call it, it's an ideal social activity for stay-at-home parents. more...
Overcoming Guilt: Advice for Stay-at-Home Parents
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
When our ideals about parenthood clash with the realities of life, guilt is a common result. more...
Best Workout Videos: Meeting Your Stay-at-Home Exercise Goals
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
For stay-at-home parents, the ideal exercise routine is one you can perform close to home and adjust to your family's schedule. more...
A Mom's Self-Image: Creating a Body-Positive Media Experience
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
A mother's self-image is complex, with numerous factors contributing to sense of self. The media can contribute to a negative self-image by promoting unrealistic ideals. more...
The Real Meaning of Christmas: Teaching Your Kids the Spiritual Significance of the Holiday
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
It's hard not to be captivated by gifts and glitter this time of year. Amid the toys and trimmings, how can you teach your child the true meaning of Christmas? more...
Traveling with Kids: One Way to Make the Miles Pass More Quickly
Category: Parent-Child Activities
Car travel with kids can make everyone in the vehicle a little stir crazy. A "go-pack" is one way to make the miles pass more quickly. more...
Date Night Conversation Starters: Topics for Getting to Know Your Spouse All Over Again
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Try one of these date night conversation starters and get to know your spouse all over again. more...
Unique Conversation Starters: 50 Questions You Haven't Already Asked Your Date
Category: Dating (general)
If you think you know everything about the person you're dating, these questions will prove otherwise. Going on a first date? Find conversation fodder on this list. more...
Baby Shower Word Game: A Fill-in-the-Blank Birth Story
Category: Entertaining (general)
A Mad Lib-inspired baby shower game is easy to prepare and fun to play. more...
Scrapbooking Your Family's Story: Eight Ideas for Journaling about your Photos
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a scrapbook without text doesn't tell the whole story behind your photographs. more...
Saving Money on Kids' Stuff: Where to Look for Top-Quality Secondhand Items
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Secondhand doesn't have to be second-best. Think outside the big box store for the best deals on kids' stuff. more...
How to Photograph Your Kids: Tips for Professional Quality Photos at Home
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Do you want your photographs to be a legacy for future generations? These tips
are adapted from a presentation by Colorado photographer Reeta Treat.
more...
The Stigma of Mental Illness: Combating Harmful Misperceptions
Category: Analytical Psychology
Combating the stigma of mental illness begins with you. more...
Indoor Fun: Hours of Safe, Educational Play for $10 or Less
Category: Parent-Child Activities
When the weather outside is frightful, keeping your kids entertained can be far from
delightful.
more...
New Year's Resolutions: Realistic Changes for Stay-at-Home Parents
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Here it is again. The start of a new year, and - if you can stick with your resolutions this time - a new you. This year, give yourself a break. more...
Fitness Tips for Parents: Changing Your Thoughts to Change Your Body
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
If you're struggling to exercise your body, maybe the most important change you can make is in your mind. more...
Gifts for Stay-at-Home Parents: Ideas for the Holidays and Other Special Occasions
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
A stay-at-home parent's job is never done. Express your gratitude with gifts of service and time away from home. more...
Conquering Holiday Anxiety: Ten Tips for a Calmer Holiday Season
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
We sing about peace on earth this time of year, but for many of us the holidays bring stress and anxiety. This season, bring peace into your home with these ten tips. more...
Last-Minute Halloween Costumes: Fun, Inexpensive Costume Ideas for the Whole Family
Category: Stay-at-Home Parents (general)
Looking for an inexpensive alternative to pirates and princesses? Try one of these last-minute Halloween costume ideas involving the whole family. more...
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