I've never been a person who likes to be the center of attention. As a kid, I cringed when people at school remembered my birthday and wanted to sing. I once got so nervous when...
When parents worry about kids and body image issues, they tend to...
In the recent past, hospitals across the country have reported treating teenagers who had gotten dangerously drunk off cough syrup, mouthwash or vanilla extract.
Now there's a new entry in...
My kids love buying their lunch at school. No wonder: they can join many of their friends in feasting on chicken nuggets, pizza, rolls and chips, maybe with an apple or banana that they can always...
I am not a runner. I wish I was one of those people who loves getting out on the roads for a jog, but I've never been able to get past the "wow, this hurts" thoughts along the...
There will be a lot of Earth Day activities this weekend at various parks and museums. It is a great way to help the environment by learning how to help. However, a group of students at Norfolk...
It's a gorgeous day today, but a sad one: The kids are back in school, and there will be homework again. I was so used to "break" after just one week. I'm not sure why, but this...
What would it be like to open your mouth to speak and have no idea what your voice is going to sound like?
For boys going through puberty, that's often a reality... at least for a little...
I recnetly had the pleasure of speaking to a clown who performs with Ringling Brothers and Barum Bailey Circus. At the tender age of 19, Jared Mangeau is traveling and performing with the famous...
I'm not one of those moms-of-boys who is pining for a girl. In fact, I always thought I'd make a better mother to boys, given my aversion and/or general cluelessness over pretty much...
