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Since our kids were little we've tried to reward the good behavior more than punish the bad behavior. However when we do this with our youngest he takes it almost as a, well I was good, now I can do something I'm not supposed to pass. We are starting to have to punish him because he's just not...

My wife is from Chicago, and since we aren't that far away, when the weather starts to get cooler we head there to visit some of their museums. I think my favorite is The Museum of Science and Industry. There is something there for everyone. We are planning a trip to go to the Planetarium...

I had the worst case of brain freeze today. I was at a restaurant with a co-worker and a man came up to our table and was very friendly, greeting me, asking me how my family was...and I was at a loss. He looked familiar, but I couldn't think of his name, or from where I knew him. I...

Does anyone here coach their kid's sports team? I have some good memories of my dad helping out my little league team. But things have gotten alot more competetive and parents are more demanding. Do you or would you coach your kids team?

We haven't done this for a few years, but my wife is really excited about Halloween this year and has already started buying assorted decorations and such. Do you carve pumpkins every year? Do you let the kids help? Do you try the fancy designs, or just stick to the basic triangle eyes and...

Bruce Willis is one of my favorite action movie actors. And it wasn't until I saw him in The Expendables that it hit me that he really hasn't been in much lately. Now I see he's got another movie, Red, coming out I think in October. I'm glad he's back.

My kids have been back to school for a 2 weeks and one has already brought home a cold and infected me. He was sniffling for 2 days, I've been feeling bad for a week. Anyone else as susceptible to kid germs?

My wifes parents are the only grandparents, and her mom has MS, so I want our kids to spend time with grandma and grandpa. But they get away with so much when they are there. I've asked my wife to talk to her parents about be a bit more strict, but nothing seems to go anywhere. What, if...

Today I heard on a talk show that you are supposed to have 3 months worth of salary in case you get laid off or a general emergency fund. We have a little put aside but nowhere close to 3 months. Do you have an emergency fund?

We have alot of the fancy video games and electronic toys, but today me and my son played for over an hour with blocks. Yep, good old legos kept my son sitting in one spot, held his attention, kick started his imagination, and entertained us both for more than hour. When and what was the...

Today my son was telling me about some things I was supposed to buy him just because he wanted them. I started to tell him that he has to do some chores to get those extra things because they cost money and I told him, "Money doesn't grow on trees!" I sounded just like my father. Have you...

My wife and I would like to start going on family bike rides. Our older 2 can manage ok, but our youngest would have to ride with one of us. Do any of you have any experience with the kid seats that attatch or the trailers? Which do you think is safer and easier to manage?

OK, my wife's birthday is coming up and I as going to get her a gift card to one of her favorite stores(safe bet) but my sister is nagging me to be more creative and buy an actual present. Do you usually go the safe route, or do you try and be creative? Has the creative route ever...

When my son was born I thought right away of how great it was going to be to share my love of sports. But, at 5 years old, tee-ball has been frustrating as it just doesn't hold his attention. Now, we're trying flag football and he's reallly excited and showing some enthusiasm. I hope this...