Family means more than a group of people connected to one another by birth or legal documents. It involves spending time together, helping each other and making sure everyone is cared for and happy.
Parents or guardians understand that raising children is a difficult task. Sometimes they could use a little help. With the advent of the Internet, these caregivers can now go online and find family resources to help them with vacations, family communication and the everyday challenges of childcare.
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Whether you're a parent or guardian in need of inspiration, advice or just a little more family fun, here are six online family resources to help strengthen family bonds.

FamilyeJournal understands the key to a stronger family is communication. The site allows all members to express their thoughts and opinions in writing. Other family members can respond to the journal entries to create more open and deeper levels of conversation in a level playing field.
The service is free and typically takes less than 10 minutes every few days to be effective.
Families come in all different forms, whether it be with birth parents, adoptive parents, foster families, step-parents or other caregivers. This site caters specifically to adults who need to learn how to interact with the children in their lives.
Whether it's figuring out techniques to deal with a child's anger or learning to become a culturally competent foster or adoptive parent, FosterParentsCollege offers paid courses to help parents and guardians raise their kids as best they can.

It's easy to place kids in front of the television and call it a day, but sometimes local outings are in order. Whether you're looking for a new place to explore or just need inspiration, Family Days Out can help you find an activity to do together.
Sorted by location, age and price, the listings are tailored to fit your family's specific needs and interests. It's great for finding kid-friendly vacation outings or exploring your own backyard. The website also has activities for Canadian and Australian families.
A one-stop-shop for useful information at all stages of pregnancy or childhood, Parenting has everything parents need. The site has recipes, tips, crafts and activities, plus advice for mothers and fathers, both new and experienced. It also provides tips for expecting parents and advice for those having trouble getting pregnant. They also have a product section, in case you need any last minute gift ideas for baby showers and birthdays.

It can be hard to get a family's schedule in order, what with jobs, after-school activities, sports practices and appointments. Cozi helps families to get organized by allowing each individual member to input his or her individual schedule, as well as lists of things to do.
Families can access Cozi from both the web or a free mobile app. Cozi also has recipes, movie release schedules and other useful tips and tricks. Just don't forget to schedule some family bonding time.
If you're planning on taking your kids on a trip cross-country or to Canada, check out Trekaroo for fun things to do, kid-friendly hotels and anything else you need for a great family vacation. The site also has tips for traveling with children, as well as a blog and forum to give parents ideas on where to go and how to make sure their kids have a great time. Parents and guardians can even peruse events in major cities, so they can buy tickets ahead of time to get the most out of their trip.
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