In this age of early sexualization, lookism, perfectionism, and materialism, it's easy to worry about how our daughters can stand up to all the unhealthy messages and conditioning rampant in the culture. More >>

I am a teacher of 14 (now part-time) years and a mother of two very active boys, 6 and 4. They were even active in my tummy... More >>

This year, my husband decided to end our marriage of 18 years to pursue greener pastures. I could struggle with loneliness... More >>

Teacher Debbie Moon's first graders were discussing a picture of a family. One little boy in the picture had a different hair color... More >>

Years ago, when we were leaving the state fair, my son, who was in third grade, was so excited to have some candy... More >>

I heard a caller 'complain' about caring for her daughter without her husband's help. She giggled and said when both parents work, day care is what you get... More >>

Who knew a little Christmas elf could create internal conflict and spark a mommy war? It wasn't designed this way. The Elf on the Shelf was created by a mom in 2005 as a promise for more magic at Christmastime. More >>

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child is a comedy about a 12-year-old girl named Charlie Cooper who gets kicked out of her school in Malibu, is forced to see a therapist to stop bullying, scheming and pranking her way through life. More >>

Today I heard a call from a woman who was complaining that her husband traveled a lot and she was left with the household responsibilities... More >>

I just heard your phone call with a woman who was complaining about all she had to do for her 2 1/2-year-old daughter after working all day... More >>