The temptation after all that Thanksgiving consumption is to pass out until it’s time to start shopping.  But, the hours after the meal can also be a chance for families to spend quality time outdoors and burn a few of those extra calories. Playoutdoors.com suggests…

Surprise, surprise. Balloon boys parents are pleading guilty. And, the father’s attorney is attempting (poorly) to make him seem like a victim in this is massive hoax. From the wire reports:

The Colorado parents who reported their 6-year-old son floated away…

One of the biggest threats for pre-teens and teens on the internet is cyber bullying - repeated verbal abuse through instant messages, emails, and social networking sites. Adults can’t see or hear the abuse, so cyber bullies go unpunished and…

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…