Looking for ideas for end-of-school year gifts, holiday gifts or teacher appreciation gifts? Here are some ideas for finding a gift teachers will love to get and parents will love to give.

"The Wizard of Oz" is a great tool for talking to kids about Osama bin Laden's death and the resulting discussion/controversy that has emerged about celebrating the death of an enemy.

Tips for parents and families traveling with young children to help make airline security screenings less stressful.

Tips and ideas for airline travel with young children.

I thought I would hate Battle Hymn of Tiger Mother by Amy Chua. Here's why I didn't...

Parents struggle with how to discuss the tragegy of March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan and similar disasters with children. While respecting age appropriate exposure and emphasizing that children are safe, consider exploring the values of generosity, heroism and empathy with kids.

Top three words to introduce a baby when teaching how to sign.

My review of the excellent (and beautiful) new photographic "owners manual" for infants, "Your Baby is Speaking to You: A Visual Guide to the Amazing Behaviors of Your Newborn and Growing Baby" by Dr. Kevin Nugent with photographs by Abelardo Morell.

You don’t have to wait until the stroke of midnight to celebrate New Year’s with your kids. There are quite a few things you can do during the day on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day to celebrate.

Thoughts and tips on purchasing or using an iPod or other MP3 player for children.