We came across a story on the news wires that reinforced our decision to go TV-free during the week. You control it or it controls you:

The Nielsen Co. says in a study released last week that children ages 2 to…

If you assume the fights you and your spouse have about setting a bedtime or making your kids eat their vegetables aren’t a big deal, think again, says parenting expert Michele Borba.

Borba, author of ”The Big Book of Parenting Solutions: 101…

I enjoyed the tips outlined by Dr. Michele Borba about the six most common back-to-school hassles that families will face in the coming months and some simple solutions. The new school year can bring frantic mornings, homework wars, forgotten lunches, and carpool conundrums.  Here…

Rationally, most parents know that hitting a child is not a good form of discipline. Why should it be acceptable for adults to use violence against defenseless children? But most parents are loathe to make any law interfering with their “rights” on how to discipline…

Our culture glorifies gossip — from shows like “Gossip Girl” to websites created just so people can anonymously post rumors about others. Gossip-mongering sites like TMZ.com are considered sources of “news” for millions. There’s a cost with our collective gossip…

On the second day of school, I received this email from a reader who describes herself as “a civic leader, a parent and an educator.” She has penned a contract for teachers to sign, so they can start the year on some common ground with…

The Save-a-Lot grocery chain shares these tips for packing a school lunch your child is sure to eat:

1. Mix it up. Never pack the same thing two days in a row. Even changing the drink or sides can make another…

A new children book by Ruby Roth has been praised by Jane Goodall, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk and other best-selling authors. But Roth’s call to action in “That’s Why We Don’t Eat Animals: A Book About Vegans, Vegetarians, and All…

Activists know that in order to sustain their cause, they need to start young. So, many groups target their message at children and teens to get them thinking and acting on behalf of a particular issue. When I received this…

Strong readers have a built-in advantage in school. They are more likely to get better grades, score better on tests and feel more successful as students – even in the most challenging classes.

So, here’s the dilemma facing parents of boys: How…