"After Katrina's fury in our hometown of New Orleans, we relocated to an unfamiliar city with no connections. Thanks to my wife's efforts, the kids were soon enrolled in sports programs and activities that helped them to rebuild their fractured self-esteem and to form long-lasting friendships with kids their own age in our area. The once sad memories of what was left behind are not being replaced by new and invigorating ones. A child's smile means everything to her. She means everything to us."

Submitted by Jeff Jartzheim

"Organization is a must! I plan out the next day's activities every evening and keep a detailed calendar."

"Mornings are the most difficult. I like to make sure the kids have a good breakfast before school."

"I plan out meals for the week each weekend and do all the prep for the next days meal each evening."

"Having the prep completed ahead of time helps. I like to involve the kids in preparation as well."

"My two children, Alyssa (10) and Colton (7), are excellent eaters. They enjoy a variety of foods, particularly spaghetti and meatballs, steak and salmon."