Half of all children under 12 have been bitten by a dog (my daughter was). What can you do to prevent this and what can you do if your child is bitten. Here's what I learned from my experience.

Can you still enjoy New Year's Eve with children? Here's some tips, ideas and things to consider for a safe and fun New Year's Eve for all.

Supplies to have on hand for when stomach flu strikes your child.

For two years now I've gone into my daughter's classroom to "do Hanukkah" with her class. Here's what I've learned about how to present education, without religion, about Hanukkah in the classroom.

Things you should know about getting through child's episode of stomach flu.

With an eye on the economy as well as the environment, parents are approaching the holidays with a wary and worried eye. Ideas on how to find the right balance of teaching our kids about fiscal and environmental responsibility, without turning the whole season into a great big humbug!

Teaching children to give through charitable donation can help us pass on our values about philanthropy and about money to our children. Here's what we do for the holiday season to help our daughter make it truly the "season of giving." Includes statistics, tips and my favorite resources.

My thoughts on the controversial Motrin Mom-alogue ad on babywearing, and the even more surprising (and successful) social media and email campaign by the angry moms who got the ad pulled by Motrin complete with an apology on their homepage.

The Melody Harp is an absolutely fantastic gift for a young child who wants to instantly create recognizable music in the home. Great for children from about age 4-5 or up.

Holistic Moms Network (HMN) is a parenting support and friendship group for families interested in exploring topics of conscious parenting, holistic health and green living. I am a member of this group, and founded my local chapter in 2007. Learn more and see if HMN might be for you too.