Isn’t Christmas great? A really beneficial time of year for parents across the globe, I think. I’m sorry, what did you say? You think Christmas is great because of – of family? What’s that? And the spirit of togetherness and love? No, it’s bec- oh, you’re still talking. You think Christmas ...

You’ve seen the apps drifting across the cityscape in the most recent commercial from Sprint. The one that ends with a cherubic kiddo, maybe 5 years old, playing with what we assume is his parent’s iPhone 4S as the voice over asks, “Why would anyone want to limit the iPhone?” Did ...

My sweet girl has started a new phase. Talking back.  At four years old, I’d say she’s overdue.  Her terrible two’s weren’t that terrible, three had it’s phases but overall she was very loving and obedient.  Time-outs worked pretty effectively, and all … Continue reading →...

If you have a tween or a teen, you know what Beats by Dre are. And if this recent, breathless piece in the New York Times business section is right — there are going to be Benetton-hued, obscenely-priced headphones under a lot of trees this Christmas. While there is some ...

187. If you find out she’s the one being vicious to other girls, put a stop to it immediately.

Dear School Administrator, Ordinarily, my wife and I would never ask for any kind of special treatment for our daughter Pookey (last year’s letter was an exception), but I do have a few small requests on behalf of my child. Frequently when we ask about school, Pookey complains that her teacher “doesn’t ...

Having toddlers is one of those parts of being a dad that we all love and fear at the same time. It is an exciting time as a child's development is so rapid at this stage. They are learning to talk and communicate more, learning to read, learning to dr...

So you want to know how my night was? Cue warm fuzzy music Fade in from black to reveal a warm sunny day and a field of flowers… I didn’t cry or anything like that, but Ella was very cute … Continue reading →...

It is pretty darn easy for my 14 yr old son to get under the skin of my 11 yr. old. He knows exactly what to say to send his brother into orbit and cause a ruckus.  I think pretty much every family can say the same thing, right? Your ...

A woman in Texas was just sentenced to 5 years probation for spanking her child.   In addition, she’ll pay a fine and take parenting classes.  It is truly a new era in parenting. Before diving into this story, I want to take a trip down memory lane.  I distinctly ...