The back-to-school shopping season can be hectic for many parents. It's no wonder that online shopping has become so popular when you can shop from home, work, and now - thanks to Blackberries and cell phones - even on the go. Here are some smart tips for saving money online that will leave cash in your wallet and a smile on your face.

The start of a new school year means increasingly busy days are here. When your schedule suddenly fills with juggling work, soccer practice, PTA and carpool, the urge to grab dinner on the fly becomes more and more enticing. A few easy tips will help you get simple, delicious and healthy homemade meals on the table in no time.

Parents can teach teens critical decision-making skills to help them make responsible choices -- including not drinking when underage.

The women of today may be at risk of osteoporosis, but treatments are now available to help strengthen bones, and repair spinal fractures.

Gas prices go up, gas prices go down, but up or down the per-gallon cost is still a lot more than most of us want to pay. It's likely to remain that way for the foreseeable future. There is, however, a silver lining or two in the stormy drama of gas prices, and you don't have to be a cockeyed optimist to find it.

You're about to head out to a picnic or other outdoor gathering and you know that dog of yours loves going to the park. It can be difficult to leave a beloved pet at home. However, before you melt and reach for the leash when the dog looks at you with pleading eyes, here are some points to consider.

That last school bell has rung and the kids are back home, enjoying all the pleasures that summer vacation offers. But there's got to be more to life than sleeping until noon and sipping lemonade by the pool. Here are some more ideas to make sure your kids stay happy and healthy this summer.