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Caring for Our Kids
In your answers to our most recent "What's Happening to American Families" survey dealing with the future of the American family, you told us that among your greatest concerns today is the question of rearing children in homes where both parents are wage earners.
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PAYING FOR COLLEGE
A college education is more important than ever for your children-- in greater lifetime earnings potential, in the challenge of a worldwide economy, in the opportunities for personal growth that no youngster should miss. Yet for many, the price tag makes college seem forever out of reach.
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SILVER FILLINGS
Some dentists are tarnishing the reputation of silver fillings, claiming that they leak toxic mercury. If your dentist recommends replacing your old fillings, should you bite?
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EATING FOR TWO
Pregnancy means change. One of the most important changes, as I discovered firsthand, involves eating habits.
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TELL THE PRESIDENT YOUR FAMILY matters
This survey of opinions of women and men on child care and family issues is being published simultaneously by over twenty national magazines. Sponsored by the non-partisan advocates Child Care Action Campaign and the Great American Family Tour, this is the largest magazine survey of its kind.
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SMALL IS BOUNTIFUL
Even if you can't enlarge your home, expand its horizons by making compact quarters look-- and live-- larger than life. Here's how.
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10 PRIZEWINNING NEW HOUSES
Remarkable style and Iivability per square foot earned top honors for the 10 homes on these pages. Our blue-ribbon roundup exhibits high-performance design ideas from talented builders and architects around the country. Their prizewinners can help you ouild extra style and livability into your own new home.
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THE AFTER 5:00 KITCHEN
Welcome to the After 5:00 Kitchen! Better Homes and Gardens and Whirlpool Corporation joined forces to present this state-of-the-art kitchen that's full of ideas for you.
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SNUG-FIT BATH
When you're planning a bath that measures only 62 inches by 82 inches, you have to make every one of those inches count. That's just what the designer, owners, and builder did with this carefully engineered three-quarter bath.
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FABULOUS LOOKS
No need to break the bank when buying new dishes! Today, trendy tableware manufacturers are showcasing great-looking, low-cost designs that fall well within the family budget.
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NUTRITION INFORMATION
Our seal assures you that every recipe has been tested in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen. This means each recipe is practical, reliable, and meets our high standards.
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FUEL FOR YOUR CAR
The kind of gasoline you put into your car can affect not only performance, but also how long the engine will last before it needs internal repairs. If the car is hard to start, runs roughly, or stumbles on acceleration, try a couple of tanks of a different gasoline before heading off to an expensive mechanic.
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SAIL AWAY ON A CRUISE! IS THIS THE IDEAL FAMILY VACATION?
Watching families have fun on a week-long Caribbean voyage, our reporter learned how you can make the most of your cruise.
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Shopping editor's choice
Discover the ease and pleasure of shopping by mail. Order from the convenience of your own home with complete confidence. If not delighted, each company will happily refund your money.
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THE MAN NEXT DOOR
"The only exercise most people get," says Dr. Bob Hannelly ruefully, "is pushing their luck."
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