My first instinct in response to this discussion about children as young as two suffering from depression was to dismiss it as, well, alarmist. How could a toddler, a delightful, curious budding human...

What it is: How did moms survive before online shopping? Seriously! I love just sitting in my PJs and making all kinds of purchases from the comfort of my home. It’s been one of the more wonderf...

In case you’re not too tired of psychobabble, this interesting post discusses the different ways in which women react to the sound of their baby’s cry. As it turns out, not all mothers rea...

I want my family back. Since moving to France my kids don’t have play dates so much as they go on play-date benders. Believe me, I’m enormously thankful and appreciative for the existence ...

I heard about this report titled “School bullying has long-lasting effects“, and had mixed feelings. Strong feelings, yes, but mixed. Glad that this report is out and that people can learn...

I submitted a written request to the principal of my son’s school for a Student Success Team meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to get teacher, principal, and parents to talk about how to su...

I lied. It wasn’t a malicious lie or even a cowardly lie. It was more like the kind of lie you tell when you just don’t want to accept your own shortcomings. You want so bad to believe y...

“Mommy did you smoke? Daddy, did you ever get drunk or take any drugs?” How will you answer? “Of course not, honey, everyone knows that smoking and taking drugs is dangerous and stup...

Renowned parenting pro Ann Pleshette Murphy has volunteered to field your childrearing questions.   This week, Annie takes on the thin line between encouragement and discouragement.   Page Murphy sa...

I saw this article on the NY Times: When a Parent’s ‘I Love You’ Means ‘Do as I Say’. The article begins by talking about the advent of unconditional love:   More th...