What could be more fun to discuss at the dinner table than dinner? Why not stir it up with a bit of delicious food history as well. A good way for you and your kidlets to start and stay up on the news at the same time is to think about the location of an event in the news, discuss that event and then the foods and recipes that are famous there... More >>

The unavailability of a parent on the phone is nothing new. What is new is the availability of our phones - our new favorite toys. Parents talk or text while pushing a stroller, driving a car, supervising playtime, etc., with no thought to the effect of their behavior... More >>

We tend to think only introverts are shy, but that's not true. Shyness has more than just to do with being uncomfortable around other people - it largely comes from being worried about rejection. More >>

A former coworker of mine has her 3-year-old in day care 5 days a week. Over a weekend, her son had a seizure; resulting in an ambulance ride and 2 days in the hospital... More >>

I want to thank you again for taking the time to speak with me today about my Ridgeback that passed a few months ago and whether or not I should tell my ex-husband of his death. More >>

Moms worry a lot, and I definitely did my fair share of it. They feel anxiety about their responsibility, and worry about being able to fulfill it. If you are one of those worrying-mother types, I have some tips to help you stop worrying so much... More >>

...My husband and I have 4 sons and I must admit our home was 'delightful chaos'. Each night the mess was barely cleaned up to enjoy our space the next day, but our kids slept soundly. More >>

What spruces up your Labor Day party in split seconds? Skewers. Whether with cooked or raw ingredients, or using wooden or metal sticks, they make the perfect presenter for splashy, healthful - and economical - summer ingredients... More >>

When I lost my job as an HR Manager in 2010, I applied for unemployment benefits for the first time in my life. At first I was ashamed, worried, angry...and scared... More >>

No matter what stage of motherhood you are in, you have probably wished at some point that someone had been around to tell you all the things you had to learn the hard way. What advice do you wish someone had shared with you once you became a mother? More >>