Should you give your middle schooler a cell phone? Our Kid Focused author weighs in... More >>

Kids may say the darndest things, but toddlers are fountains of "no!"... More >>

Certain places are inappropriate to bring a child under 3, and a movie theater is one of them... More >>

Excellence is an elusive goal of parenthood. Should we want our children to be excellent and if so, how do we turn this young boy eating doodle bugs on the porch into an excellent dentist? More >>

The official start of summer is here, and for many parents and kids, that means summer camp. Many of us grew up with wonderful memories of summer-filled days at camp. Today, sending your child to camp involves an understudy of camping knowledge and skill. More >>

So many women lose themselves in motherhood. I call this the "Silent War," the process of slowly fading away from yourself, your interests and your passions without even realizing that it is happening. More >>

..I was sorry to hear that the reality TV star who was to have been your commencement speaker today had to bow out at the last minute. I was delighted, however, when the Trustees called me an hour ago and asked me to fill in. More >>

June is a great time for Father's Day. There are barbecues to be had, baseball games to attend, and other fun, outdoorsy things to do, like fishing and camping. But why did we choose this specific month for dads to revel in our gratitude? More >>

As graduations and other milestones abound this time of year, it reminds me of the bittersweet moments in all parents' lives when our kids grow up and move on to a new phase a little too quickly for our comfort sometimes. I hope you can relate to this story... More >>

Parents tend to get unhinged by things that have nothing to do with raising a child to be a successful adult. Here are five of them... More >>