At the time of my first child's birth, my husband worked in media relations for a major sports team. It was two weeks before the start of the season, so he was extremely busy. More >>
Every once in a while, a book or a movie opens our eyes to things we haven't thought much about before - things that really matter. This week I had such an experience when I went to a screening of a new documentary called "Girl Rising." More >>
...I've homeschooled my son off and on since 5th grade and he's now in 8th. It seems that he learns best at home where he is not distracted by other students... I continually worry about socialization however.More >>
Not every kid fits neatly into a group or clique at school. If your child is having a hard time making friends, I have a perspective you may not have considered. More >>
Of all the liars, cheaters, destroyers, and other scummy people out there in sports, politics, business, education, and the clergy, Lance Armstrong is at the top of the list. More >>
You recently had a call from a man whose son wanted to quit football shortly after it started. I had the same issue with my son a few years ago - I refused to take him home early from a practice because he didn't think he was good enough. More >>
I have many hobbies, my greatest passion being physical sports. In college, I went to an informational meeting about the women's rugby club and I haven't looked back. More >>
My husband gave me a knowing look as other moms and I clamored at a school event to discuss day camps for our older children this summer. I've never been big on sending my kids to camp, but relish the freedom from constricted schedules that summer brings instead. More >>
Caroline can't remember a time in her childhood when she didn't play tennis, and not just leisurely hitting the ball around, but strenuous workouts to perfect her natural gift for the sport. More >>
At the time of my first child's birth, my husband worked in media relations for a major sports team. It was two weeks before the start of the season, so he was extremely busy. 
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... 
Every once in a while, a book or a movie opens our eyes to things we haven't thought much about before - things that really matter. This week I had such an experience when I went to a screening of a new documentary called "Girl Rising." 
...I've homeschooled my son off and on since 5th grade and he's now in 8th. It seems that he learns best at home where he is not distracted by other students... I continually worry about socialization however. 
Not every kid fits neatly into a group or clique at school. If your child is having a hard time making friends, I have a perspective you may not have considered. 
Of all the liars, cheaters, destroyers, and other scummy people out there in sports, politics, business, education, and the clergy, Lance Armstrong is at the top of the list. 
I have many hobbies, my greatest passion being physical sports. In college, I went to an informational meeting about the women's rugby club and I haven't looked back. 
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