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There are a lot of magazines available targeted to parents of young children. Working mothers can find a magazine targeted specifically toward them as can mothers to be and parents with newborns.

Parenting magazines that take into account that the household may have more than one child are also available, with articles targeted to different stages of the child’s life.

Parenting Magazine is a resource for parents and parents to be. Published 11 times a year, Parenting Magazine offers articles on health and safety of your child, development guidance on children target on the age of the child and advice ranging on every aspect of the child’s life. Readers of Parenting Magazine can find information on emotional and social development of their children as well as tips to help the child learn. Parenting Magazine is published through Bonnier Corporation.

Parents Magazine is published monthly by Meredith Corporation. This parenting magazine offers advice on pregnancy and provides information of stages of the child’s life through the school years. Parents Magazines also includes information on the parent’s lifestyle, including issues at employment, financial information and even covers bedroom topics that parents with young children may face.

One of the best magazines for parents whose kids range in age from 3 to 12 is Family Fun Magazine. It comes out ten times a year and is full of fun activities that the whole family can enjoy. Whether the parents are looking for learning projects or places to travel to, directions for crafts or recipes for food and snacks the whole family can prepare together, Family Fun Magazine from Disney will have information and creative ideas.

KIWI magazine is a great magazine for moms and dads who are trying to raise healthy children through the practice of natural and organic living. KIWI magazine focuses on family wellness with an emphasis on the environment. The parenting magazine, published by May Media Group, comes out four times and year and if full of information on social issues that parents who are raising a family need to be kept abreast of.

Fit Pregnancy Magazine is published six times a year and serves as a guide for moms and dads to be as well as tips to on what to expect during the newborns early years. From exercise to diet, Fit Pregnancy Magazine is a great magazine aimed at this exciting journey toward parenthood. Fit Pregnancy is published through the American Media Corporation.

Do you feel that community spirit isn’t quite what it used to be? Perhaps you feel that your neighbours are worlds apart despite living in such close proximity. Well, do something about it.

If you want to regain that sense of community and neighbourly camaraderie, why not organise a street party? The perfect opportunity is about to arrive in the form of the Royal Wedding, giving your communal shindig some real credence.

There is a great tradition in Britain of social gatherings in the streets at times of special occasions, with recent examples such as the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and the wedding of Charles and Diana. With people living increasingly introvert lives, and detaching themselves from the society in which they live, the street party tradition is a fantastic way to reinvigorate the streets of Britain.

Though the Royal wedding of William and Kate provides a national occasion to excite en masse, there needn’t be such a grand reason for holding a street party. The birthday of a respected resident of the street, or a wedding anniversary of a well loved couple are as valuable occasions as any, and should be celebrated with appropriate gusto.

Of course, there is a long list of considerations to be taken into account throughout the planning process. The logistics and careful co-ordination of the event will determine the overall outcome of the party, with a failure to plan ahead posing serious risk to the success of the day.

Firstly, make sure to get the general consensus of your neighbours, and set a date well in advance to provide plenty planning time for yourself and neighbours. Frequent meetings amongst street dwellers are a must, as is the continual involvement of as many neighbours as possible.

Apart from gaining the commitment of the street, the most important aspect is the plan for the day itself: what is going to be happening? Whether you hope to offer music, dancing, play areas, or sporting activities, planning must start early, and a democracy of opinions must be sought. For many of these activities, equipment and power will be required, and such considerations should never be far from your mind. For example, such an easily overlooked thought as generator hire can make or break the success of the party.

Funding can be a real problem for organisers, especially for first time participants. Neighbours who are unsure of your motives or reliability will be reluctant to offer money, and if you are not able to cover the costs yourself it can become a struggle financially.

Some alternatives include gaining sponsorship from a charity, as street parties can be an effective way of raising money for charity. Another option is the organisation of raffles, with the money collected going towards the party costs.

Don’t let a lack of funds put you off though, the party needn’t cost a small fortune. After all, it’s all about the people, and the community at large, whose very acceptance of the invitation should be enough to make the whole day worthwhile.