...Some things never change: teens have always been risk takers, thrill seekers and want to fit in. But oh the 'creative' ways adolescents try to get high these days... More >>

Mealtime for families should be a pleasant experience where members come together to share in themselves. Historically, food is a well-known catalyst for bringing people together... More >>

Parenting is a daunting journey, filled with joy and challenges at every age. Being a mom of young children is a path filled with so many rituals that keep families together. As kids become adults however, this begins to change... More >>

...A child's emotional life is just as complex as the Earth's atmosphere. One childhood event can send ripples far into the future, even into the next generation... More >>

As parents and grandparents, we all understand the importance of bedtime. Many of us have a Sophie or an Ethan who tries to postpone bedtime for as long as possible. Bedtime becomes a nightly battle... More >>

Hate to scare you ladies ...but this is the ultimate job of a lifetime. This is your chance to make an impact, a difference in the world, all while creating a unique and special bond for eternity... More >>

...Parents find themselves confused about very simple matters. So, what to do about your picky eater? Let's be discerning in an age of preschooler-pleasing parents... More >>

If you could give your children a quality that would enhance their chances for leading successful, meaningful and fulfilling lives, what would it be... More >>

...After all, you know that child predators prey on kids vulnerabilities and a free ice cream is a hard for a kid to resist. But you've taught your kid about 'stranger danger,' and even warned your son or daughter about those ploys... More >>

Productive, confident adults...that is what we all hope our kids will develop into. There are very specific strategies that increase the odds of making that hope all parents have a reality, so let's dive in... More >>