KESQ.com Palm Springs, Coachella Valley - Weather, News, Sports: Family Time

SITE SEARCH WEB SEARCH BY Google

Special from CSMonitor.com
The best Christmas ever? Often it was pared down

In tough times, people discover that simple holidays can be the most satisfying.
More >>

TOP HEADLINES

	The best holiday toys are safe holiday toys
	The Holiday Catalog Countdown: Week 15
	New GPS devices help parents protect teen drivers
	Magnets in kids' toys pose broad dangers
	Stargazing: Things are looking up -- and so are we
	New food pyramid is aimed at kids
	Crowded households raise women's heart risk
	Car crashes, falls top list of accidental injuries for kids
	Family-Friendly Miami
	DVDs and CDs for the elementary crowd

More Stories

America’s coolest ice skating rinks

When creating a list of America's coolest rinks, who better to ask than Olympians Peggy Fleming and Brian Boitano? Check out their picks for best places to skate.
More >>

America’s most unique toy stores

America's most unique toy stores are found from coast to coast, in towns big and small. They work on two levels, for they have something for kids and for kid-at-heart adults.
More >>

Yes, you can say 'No' to your kids

Even during the holidays, you don't have to give your children everything they ask for. Here's how to give them a reality check.
More >>

Special from CSMonitor.com
Singles forge new traditions for a family-holiday season

As their ranks swell, singles reach out to others, pamper themselves, or simply relish their solitude during the hectic, family-oriented holiday season.
More >>

Headlines

	A gift of reading: The best children's books of 2008
	Kids everywhere embrace the spirit of giving
	This year, even Santa is on a budget
	Home for the holidays
	Twilight 101: what you need to know before you see the movie
	A visit to the art museum
	Great expectations: Budgeting for your new baby
	U.S. teens brimming with self-esteem
	Freezing ovaries preserves fertility, scientists report
	Please DO Eat the Daisies!

Healthy Children

Healthy Breakfasts on the Run

It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfasts
More >>

	Fun and Nutritious Lunches for Kids
	Fun Recipes for Kids in the Kitchen
	Creating Smart Snacks for Kids
	Health Encyclopedia: Children's Health

Get Involved with Your Child

Family Involvement is Important

When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
- Help Your Child Improve in Test-Taking
- How Can I Support My Gifted Child?
More >>

	Helping Your Child With Homework
	Eight Ways to Handle Cyberbullies
	College Students: Finding an Internship
	What to Do If Your Teen Begins To Fail
	Talk With Someone at School To Resolve Problems
	Questions Parents Ask About Schools
	Benefits of Journal Writing for Kids

Sponsored Videos

Paula Deen shares her holiday secrets with the troops

Produced for Smithfield - Just in time for the holidays, Paula Deen brought some of her "down-home" personality and traditional Southern cooking to the troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.
More >>

Nation's failure to support emergency patients graded C- in national report card

Produced for the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) - More people than ever are relying on emergency care at a time when the nation is receiving a C- grade for it support of emergency patients.
More >>

Early literacy in children...proven path to success

Produced for Your Baby Can Read - There are many gifts a parent can give a child, but only one that will enrich them in school and throughout their life -- the gift of early learning skills.
More >>

Deck the Halls without Breaking the Bank

Produced for Sylvania - One way to save is to swap your old string of lights with a newer LED version. These lights last up to ten times longer and use 75% less energy, which leads to lower energy bills.
More >>

Paula Deen gives troops a down-home salute

Produced for Smithfield - Just in time for Thanksgiving, celebrity cook Paula Deen brought some of her "down-home" personality and traditional Southern cooking to the troops at Ft. Bragg.
More >>

Kim Danger shows shoppers how to 'be smart with your cart'

Produced for Tide - Value expert and creator of Mommysavers.com, Kim Danger, shows shoppers how to implement smart strategies that will bring the best value for their money in the grocery store.
More >>

The Holidays are the perfect time to use your credit card reward points

Produced for American Express - The best way to be a savvy consumer this holiday season is by taking advantage of credit card reward points to make your holiday purchases.
More >>

Rising Mango Star shows his recipe for Mangolicious Flip Flop Cake

Produced for National Mango Board - Ingrid Hoffman and Dean Sturt of Rowlett, TX, the winner of the Rising Mango Star Contest, show us his recipe for his Mangolicious Flip Flop Cake.
More >>

Saturn Gives Children 'Pictures of Hope'

Produced for General Motors - Saturn sponsored Pictures of Hope, which gave children in transitional living programs the opportunity to take photos that reflect their hopes and dreams.
More >>

Paralyzed Veterans Need Your Help

Produced for Paralyzed Veterans of America - Many injured veterans will require daily care for the rest of their lives, and the PVA is there to help them receive all of the benefits and services they have earned.
More >>