In the United States, we have 'safe-haven' laws in all 50 states, which allow children to be left anonymously in designated places (hospitals, fire departments, etc.). Taking a similar initiative, European countries are providing more and more baby 'drop boxes' for parents to drop off unwanted babies... More >>

Back in the 70s, when my son was a year old and I was a stay-at-home mom, my friend who was a working mom talked me into a girls' day with shopping and lunch. More >>

The thing parents should be worried most about Internet pornography is the victimization of their children. Whether it's being preyed upon by a pedophile or experiencing crass sex totally disconnected from intimacy, it's all victimization... More >>

I used to think my husband was a little too harsh on our 4 children, as he would correct them on little things that I normally would have let slide. More >>

My husband's co-worker ran into a local police officer at the store one day...The officer proceeded to talk to him about the crazy incident involving his 2-3 year old... More >>

My husband's adult son and daughter-in-law, brag about their three-year-old in day care. They pay extra for her to have computer classes and "tumble" classes. More >>

As 12 people senselessly lie dead and scores of others are wounded in the aftermath of the Colorado movie theater shooting, we must understand the myths that are shaping our young boys into men and the crises these societal rules of conduct are causing, starting with depression... More >>

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days' isn't Academy Award caliber, but the PG-rated film is recommended for any readers of the series and their younger siblings too... More >>

The first day of school for me always came with jitters and a stomach so nervous, I could have thrown up at any moment. It's ironic I now work in a school and I'm happy to say I don't feel that way anymore! More >>

...I was 11-years-old, a December baby, one of the youngest in my class. I was physically undeveloped and very shy. More >>