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Don't ignore the damaging role of alcohol

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:20:09 EDT

I've been thinking a lot about - OK, I have been CONSUMED by thoughts of - the Steubenville rape case and where we as a society are failing and how we can better equip our kids to protect them from such atrocities.

Practical Advice for Parents of BB Gun Owners

Wed, 2 Jan 2013 10:58:09 EDT

Everyone knows the cautionary line from "A Christmas Story," spoken by the mother of BB-gun-coveting Ralphie: "You'll shoot your eye out!"

We laugh and groan and commiserate with poor young Ralphie, whose quest for a Daisy Red Ryder carbine...

A Message for Parents: Find the Helpers

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:44:57 EDT

Bonnie Harris is the author of "When Your Kids Push Your Buttons," a speaker and early childhood education expert. I have turned to her personally for parenting advice many times; her book sat on my nightstand for over a year as a go-to resourc.

What a lovely necklace ... Wait, are those teeth?!?

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:44:43 EDT

So you all know how I've been dreading my daughter Emma losing her baby teeth, right? If not, you can read about it in my "Gritting My Teeth" post, the link is at right.

Well, yesterday, the inevitable occurred.

KidzBop Goes Creepy for Halloween

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:24:51 EDT

The KidzBop crew has released a creepy collection titled "Halloween Hits!", just in time to play at Halloween parties and on trick-or-treat night.