How to create a cool, kid-friendly home

What makes a family’s home feel comfy and cozy, safe and secure, fun and inviting, organized and functional and most important… cool and kid-friendly? As kids grow and needs change, many families may be taking a closer look at the space they live in and asking themselves these very questions.

BY KARREN JOHNSON

Got gardening questions?

Find an unidentifiable plant in your garden? Kid bring in a strange-looking bug? Get help!

Family-friendly home organizing tips helps Central PA cut the clutter

Families in Central PA want to cut the clutter. These home organization solutions can make family life less stressful.

M. Diane McCormick

Christmas safety tips for at home and on the road

From now through January, families will spend hours decorating their homes for the holidays.

Dauphin Co. SAFE KIDS Coalition

Quick, Easy (and Cheap) Ways to Improve Your Home

Want to fix up your home but aren’t sure where to start? Home improvement projects might seem daunting, expensive and time-consuming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You can tackle all sorts of projects in a day or two.

By Rebecca VanderMeulen

This Year's Special Guides and Inserts

Want to read the Baby Guide, the Summer Camp Guide, the Education Report, the Find-It Guide and more? You'll find all of our special supplements and inserts here in full digital glory!

New Parenting Tips on your iPhone

Overwhelmed by stuff? Take control!

When it comes to getting organized and staying that way, most parents are at a loss for where to begin. Whatever the excuse, area experts say with the right attitude and a little effort, it’s easier than you think...

By Marina Shannon

Tips for Creating the Perfect Nursery

Decorating for a baby on the way can be one of the most exciting tasks. However, parents can often be overwhelmed by choices. It’s all about baby steps. A well-designed nursery is fun, nurturing, practical and above all – safe! Here are some tips from Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas and the design expert featured on “Ask Sally & Jen” at www.hunterdouglas.com:

Sally Morse, Director of Creative Services for Hunter Douglas

Helping your kids adjust to a new home

By a few weeks after moving, most children will feel comfortable in their new setting. However, some will have trouble coping.

Central Penn Parent Staff