First it was high school. Later, the behavior started in junior high. Today, girl bullies (a.k.a. the "queens of mean") have become younger and younger, to the point ... Read More

You've barely started putting away holiday decorations when your kids are already looking for the next big thrill. Luckily, the winter season offers all sorts of fun and entertaining ... Read More

I receive e-mails from time to time from both parents and child care providers discussing how personalities greatly determine whether a particular care arrangement is a match or a miss. ... Read More

Have your kids (or spouse) been sneezing a little more lately? It could be the dreaded cold. Or, perhaps, it ould be seasonal allergies. Wood-burning ... Read More

We've got our beloved, precious children at home with us for two weeks. Two precious weeks. And, for some of us, two very long, frenzied and exhausting two ... Read More

The looming new year isn't the only time to have your kids set goals, but it provides a great opportunity to talk with your children about ways to foster their ... Read More

Nearly 100,000 high chairs made by Evenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio, have been voluntary recalled because the company says they pose a hazard for children when parts come loose ... Read More

Your kids can't help to be surrounded by music this time of year. Most daycare centers and schools have been teaching holiday songs, and many have planned performances to ... Read More

I don't know about you, but the holidays and upcoming classroom parties have totally snuck up on me this year. I'm bringing stocking stuffers, frantically baking brownies, and printing ... Read More

Any new parent should know about tummy time and why it is important for an infant's development of basic motor skills. But if you work full-time, how do you ... Read More

If you haven't already signed your kids up for lessons or enrichment activities for the beginning of 2009, you may already be too late! That's not to say all ... Read More

Tuesday, Dec. 9, has been designated as Children's Flu Vaccination Day by the Centers for Disease Control and Families Fighting Flu. The day is a reminder to parents that ... Read More

My 2nd grader brought home an invitation for an overnight slumber party during the Christmas holidays to celebrate a classmate's birthday. He has never spent the night away from ... Read More

A recent survey of high school students shows a dismaying lack of ethics. A large percentage of students from private and public schools have admitted to stealing and cheating, ... Read More

You don't have a babysitter for this Friday's holiday party? No problem! If you live in an urban or perhaps even a suburban area, a babysitter is most ... Read More