(Family Features) – In recent years, volunteerism has become vital to the health of our nation’s communities as nonprofit organizations struggle with limited budgets and resources. According to the Corporation for National and Community Service, more than a third of nonprofit organizations reported a significant... 

(Family Features) – Diaper need is an issue in this country. A new study reveals a startling issue – 1 in 3 American mothers struggle to provide diapers for their babies. These mothers have had to cut back on basics such as food, utilities like heat or electricity, or even child care in order to provide enough diapers. The... 

Look at your family’s past to prevent type 2 diabetes in your future   (Family Features) – The holidays are known as a time for family gatherings, catching up with relatives, and sometimes even the occasional family conflict. Like drama at the holiday dinner table, in many ways your health – for better or... 

Today’s hottest hobby (Family Features) – Hobbies offer a sense of accomplishment as well as many forms of expression. There’s one hobby that has recently exploded as perhaps the sweetest option of all – cake decorating. According to the Craft & Hobby Association Attitude & Usage Study, sales... 

Solve Five Common Household Problems   (Family Features) – From pink screwdrivers and mini toolboxes to a surge of female-targeted home improvement sites and guidebooks, the fix-it-yourself revolution has come for women in the U.S. More empowered females are taking on household problems themselves instead of spending... 

  (Family Features) – As expectant and new moms know, having a baby is one of the most wonderful experiences, but it can also be overwhelming. First-time mothers and veteran moms alike have questions about keeping their babies safe and healthy. They’re eager to learn about important areas such as nutrition, immunization,... 

(Family Features) – It seems that new tech devices hit the market every day. How can you keep up with all the newest innovations and options to get what you need? What should you look for when choosing a gadget as a gift for someone? In this video, Editor-in-Chief at Greentech Media Michael Kanellos reviews some of the... 

  (Family Features) – Kathy Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist - Poinsettias, African violets, cyclamen, azaleas, holiday cacti, and kalanchoe – all are popular holiday gifts to give and receive. But once they are settled in their new homes, how do we keep them healthy and thriving? Here are some tips to keep in mind.... 

  (Family Features) – Women are more educated, earn higher incomes and have a more powerful role in the workplace than women of previous generations. But in spite of this progress, 90 percent of women say they feel financially insecure, according to the 2007 Allianz Women, Money and Power Study. The vast majority of women...