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For the past year, Washington, D.C.-based photographer Dave Engledow has been shooting a humorous series of photographs titled World's Best Father. With help from his wife Jen, he comes up with all ki...

Incredibly practical tips for inspired moms.

Preschool Express. A FREE on-line early learning activity newsletter for parents and grandparents of preschool children. Written by Jean Warren author of Piggyback Songs, Theme-a-saurus and 1*2*3 Art.

TED Talks Babble.com publishers Rufus Griscom and Alisa Volkman, in a lively tag-team, expose 4 facts that parents never, ever admit -- and why they should. Funny and honest, for parents and nonparents alike.

"Good job!" is the worst kind of praise.

Your errands aren't the worst of it. Check the cartoon What You Can Get Done in 30 Minutes WITHOUT Your Kids, Compared to With Your Kids, only on NickMom.com!

Simple Kids is pleased to welcome Angelica Perez-Litwin of Modern Familia, guest posting today on the topic of kids and emotions. Angelica presents the simple PIE approach to handling emotions: Process, Identify, Express

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The On-Line Sweater Pattern Generator Site

Teach kids how to do just about anything!

There is nothing worse than when someone opens your gift and is all "Oh! You... made this [backs away slowly]." Avoid that crestfallen look with these awesome crafty ideas.

Knitting Instructions - Beeton's Book of Needlework - Vintage Knitting, vintage knitting instructions, Knitting Stitches, How to Knit, Purling, Isabella Beeton

From the most basic stitches to the most complex, there are hundreds of beautiful stitch patterns that can be made using our old friends knit and purl. Try your hand at ribbing, basketweave, lace and more; you'll be surprised at what you can create w...

Cable-knit sweaters and accessories are time-honored classics in the knitting world. There are several versions of the cable stitch; here are a few to choose from as you move on to this more advanced style of knitting. And don't be intimidated; cabli...

This is my free knitting pattern for a super simple, easy to knit seed stitch cowl. It uses one skein of yarn, and can be knitted up in one night, making it a perfect and affordable last-minute present! It's knit in the round, so there's no seaming a...