If I had a dollar for every time I heard that academic demands and expectations are much greater on kids of today than a generation ago, I'd be wealthy beyond ... Read More

Here are a couple of new child care reviews that have been submitted. Remember that your reviews, child care listings and even child-related photos are now welcomed! REVIEW: Kids 'R' ... Read More

I'll admit it: I'm a techno-hoverer parent who is consumed with hyperawareness of my kids' goings-on. Thanks to advances in online grading, instant attendance and tardy notifications, cell ... Read More

I have two young elementary-aged kids, and class gifts or holiday exchanges can really add up financially if you just go out and try and purchase 20 or so of ... Read More

The turkey has been devoured, and too many desserts have been consumed. The dishes are even cleared. It's almost time for your beloved annual football game. But ... Read More

This just in: the holidays can aggravate seasonal allergies. Really now? You mean the fresh-cut trees, evergreen greenery, wood-burning fireplaces, scents everywhere you turn, and mold and ... Read More

Whether or not you have young kids of your own, chances are you'll have youngsters in your home over the holiday season. Before you open up that door to ... Read More

It seems like not two seconds after the turkey is cleared from the Thanksgiving table that thoughts and actions turn to "Black Friday" and the holiday season. While the ... Read More

The holiday dinner table is really not the time when you want your child to burp his ABCs, double-dip the salad dressing, or stand up and grab a coveted food ... Read More

In-home child care providers in New York City have voted to go union. New York is one of 11 states where child care providers working out of their own ... Read More

With the holiday season looming near, many families are planning trips to the homes of friends or loved ones, or you may be cleaning in preparation for the arrival of ... Read More

Celebrating public schools and the students they serve, which includes public pre-school programs, is the focus of American Education Week, Nov. 11-17. The gist is to give public educators ... Read More

It was an interesting twist to a traditional practice: at a recent parent-teacher conference, my child sat with me and listened as his teacher discussed his academic, social and ... Read More

Here are a couple of new child care reviews that have been submitted. Remember that your reviews, child care listings and even child-related photos are now welcomed! REVIEW: Peaceful Images ... Read More