After a visit to the ER with my daughter for a head injury, my thoughts on health care reform.

Forcing children to apologize may not always be the best path. Taking responsibility for causing harm and taking action to help may be a more important first step. Here are alternatives to making children apologize.

Forcing children to apologize may not always be the best path. Taking responsibility for causing harm and taking action to help may be a more important first step. Here are alternatives to making children apologize.

Should children be forced to apologize when they hurt another? Isn't it simply "good manners?" A discussion of the meaning of an apology and why "I'm sorry" may not always be the best expectation.

Modeling good manners and courtesy is the most important way to teach our children these important life skills.

Don't want to use a child leash when out and about with your toddler, but need to have outings be more under control? Here's some ideas for alternatives.

Considering using a safety harness or leash with your child. Here's my perspective on the child leash debate and my guidelines on their use.

If you are planning to include a young child at a birth, whether in or out of a hospital, there are many things to consider to ensure a positive experience for the child and the birthing mother.

Many hospitals now offer mothers the chance to invite whomever they like to their births, including children. To some, this idea is completely foreign, and to some an obvious choice. So why have a young child present at the birth of a sibling?

There are a dizzying array of baby monitors available on the market today. If you have decided to purchase or register for a monitor, there are many things to consider in making your selection.