It's not "officially" Winter yet, but the current Arctic blast that has affected much of the nation tells us otherwise. Even in good ol' Texas, snow flurries and temperatures ... Read More

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has proclaimed this week as National Influenza Vaccination Week. With its catchy theme of "Don't Let the Flu Ruin Your Holidays!," the ... Read More

If your employer doesn't already offer child care related benefits, what's the harm in asking if some can be started? Employers might be more than willing to help extend ... Read More

A parent whose family is struggling to make ends meet emailed me this week that she thought the cost of child care was way too high. As I read ... Read More

My kids are out of school all this week, which means they've been begging to either have a friend spend the night or else spend the night at someone else's ... Read More

My neighbor and I recently discussed how raising kids of character is an ongoing job of parents, and how it sometimes presents challenges in instilling important values and lessons that ... Read More

My youngest son's teacher has been working with a classful of 5- and 6-year-olds to teach and instill proper manners...just in time for the upcoming holiday season. I've noticed ... Read More

That feeling of utter elation that comes when you think you've found what you believe to be a fabulous babysitter for your kids usually follows with doubts and trepidation about ... Read More

One of my very favorite browsing places is the $1-$5 section at my favorite big-box store (I won't mention names, but think bullseye). I went yesterday, and behold, they ... Read More

About Guide to Pediatrics Vince Iannelli answers why there seems to be a shortage of flu shots for children. Funny thing...I asked that very same question of my doctor, ... Read More

It's started...it's the "sick kid" season. Just look around, and you'll undoubtedly see kids sneezing, coughing, wiping off runny noses (usually with their hands...ugh), and a slate of other ... Read More

Drop-in child care is on the grow, and I shamelessly admit I use it fairly frequently. Since my kids are getting older, my drop-in care is typically through my ... Read More

A new mom has emailed me, somewhat frantic, because she needs to return to work and doesn't have any true idea about what type of child care she wants for ... Read More