Could your kids survive on American Idol?

I’m not talking about having enough talent… I’m talking about being able to handle the criticism.  Those judges can be pretty harsh.  One night they’r… read more

What’s so great about independence?

It seems like everything we hear today links strength with independence….it’s the American way, right?  Well, independence is great if you’re talking … read more

Have you told your kids not to talk to strangers?

Well, actually the concept of “stranger” can be confusing to children, so instead, teach them to recognize unsafe situations. Warn against adults who … read more

Is your child near-sighted?

The other day, my son tried on my reading glasses.  “Wow!” he said, “I can see really good up close, but far away—it’s blurry.”  That made me think . … read more

How can you keep things from heating up with an old flame?

Well, for a flame to exist, you have to have fuel.  You know those old pictures you have tucked away…the love letters you’ve saved…the texts you excha… read more