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Of all the lessons we teach in childhood, showing up is one of the most important. It was Woody Allen who once said that “80 percent of success is just showing up.” When faced with the prospect of competition, children often withdraw, feeling uncomfortable, fearful, and on display, while others would rather quit than fight. Confronting

Traveling with your toddler is like traveling with a rock band: it's all about tote and carry. My motto: you have to be prepared. If you are prepared ahead of time, you and your child will be better suited for a successful travel experience. Here are 12 Tips for Traveling With a Baby or Toddler:

As a parent, you are likely to have experienced a child acting out at the store, school, or even at a friend’s house, and thought, “Thank goodness that’s not my child!” But what if that is your child? And, how do you prevent your child from becoming that child? Parents are entitled to parent, and

Your dear friend tells you that she is very ill, and you are devastated...and, suddenly, after years of close friendship, you are not sure what to say or what to do. When a loved one is ill, it is important to give her comfort and support just by listening and hearing what she is feeling

Not too long ago, I was at dinner with some friends and they were all talking about their children. One of our friends made a most interesting remark, when he said, he was raising his wife’s son and somebody else was raising his. This made me think about all of the different family structures we