Many adults understand the joy of gardening, but gardening can be equally fun for children as well. While some adults may feel that certain children do not have the patience or perseverance to see plants grow from seeds to adulthood, selecting plants that are hardy and sprout quickly may be the key to igniting a love of gardening in children.

Playground equipment is a magnet for children, and rightfully so. Kids love playing on swings, slides and climbing components of playsets on school properties and at area parks. While playgrounds are ideal settings for fun-filled days, they also carry a certain degree of risk.

Many of the festivities surrounding St. Patrick's Day are geared toward adults. However, any celebration can be customized to include enjoyable activities for younger celebrants.

To keep up with the demand for technology in the classroom, certain school programs have to be scaled back, and art and music are generally the first to go. This leaves it up to parents to involve their kids in music education.

Life would never be the same after Feb. 9, 1964, when The Beatles made their U.S. debut live in front of a record-setting television audience on CBS's "The Ed Sullivan Show."

The Beatles graced a Pittsburgh stage just once -- Sept. 14, 1965.

Balancing a career and a family can be difficult, and such a task gets even more complicated for professionals who decide it’s time to further their educations.

While the region is currently battling the elements of a frosty winter, it is also the time that many start to plan their escape to warmer ground — spring break.

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of activity that culminates in lavish celebrations and, for many children, an extended vacation from school. But when the excitement of the holiday has ended, children must return to the classroom, an adjustment that is not always so easy.

She wasn’t a bride nor was it a wedding, but she stunned in white.

The gown the First Lady wore to the 1961 Presidential Inauguration galas sported a strapless, silver-embellished bodice and a chiffon overlay topped by a royal cape, an ensemble she designed herself with the help of Bergdorf Goodman's Ethan Frankau.

There are so many different and creative ways for families to showcase their heritage and honor a grandparent or other special senior. Scrapbooks are one such way to share the life of a special person and indirectly tell the tale of your family history.

It is often during times of extreme devastation when children first see how communities can join together to help one another. Such efforts may be a child’s initial exposure to charity while highlighting the importance of putting another person’s needs before your own.

Think back on your early memories of baking.

If you ever work from home or plan to, there are many things you need to consider to make sure your home office is conducive to productivity. From preventing technological snafus to dealing with the social realities of working where you live, preparing yourself for the home office experience is important:

As more of our correspondence takes place electronically -- from shopping to banking statements to love letters -- it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the influx of email received on a daily basis.

Choosing a qualified, responsible, smart and kind babysitter or nanny can seem daunting. While all parents dream of a Mary Poppins falling into their laps, finding the perfect childcare provider usually requires a bit more legwork.

(StatePoint) Are you living a happy life? Most of us face daily routines filled with the stresses of jobs and busy family schedules. And bad news seemingly is all around us, in an increasingly violent world filled with strife and scandal.

(StatePoint) For many Americans, reaching their financial goals seems like a near impossible task.

America is a nation of pet lovers. About half the nation’s households include a dog or a cat, and they spend $53 billion yearly on pet expenses, ranging from food to vet bills to toys.

Recycling is crucial to running a green home. It’s also an easy and effective way to reduce your weekly contribution to the local landfill.

During the rush of the back-to-school season, the focus is all on school, homework and scheduled activities. And with so much down time revolving around televisions, computers and handheld devices, it can be difficult for families to find time to simply be spontaneous and playful.