Parenting Perspective: Normal behavior for 13-year-olds
The teenage years. How do you handle the highs and lows, the roller coaster of feelings and behaviors that come with your child turning 13? Experts have some pointers, but the best approach is to pack...
View ArticleThe dangers of the "parenting routine"
Every one of us could find ourselves facing a scene that will inflict more punishment than any judge and jury ever could.
View ArticleIs scary stuff lurking in your pantry?
Recently, there was a study that revealed high levels of BPA can be found in everything from liquid infant formula to cans of tuna to canned soups.
View ArticleGet the most from a day at the zoo
My toddler has been asking me relentlessly to go to the jungle and see the monkeys!
View ArticleParents fight for future of Catholic school
A nearly 100 year old Catholic school in Delaware County is in danger of closing its doors for good.
View ArticleSurvey: Kids spurn celeb chef's healthy lunches
A survey shows kids featured in "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" liked their standard pizza and chicken nuggets more.
View ArticleParenting Perspective: Normal behavior for 14-year-olds
In today's blog, I finish out my series on normal behavior for children ages 4 to 14.
View ArticleParenting Perspective: A lesson in sharing
Last week, we went on a family vacation to Walt Disney World.
View ArticleThe College Search: 529 Savings Accounts
529 Savings Accounts are a popular way to save for your children's college expenses, because they provide a tax-break when it's time to cash them in.
View ArticleDetecting and combating Autism
Most of the time my baby does things that are delightful: Offer a little smile, make a funny new sign, show a new sign of skill or advancement. But there are sometimes little things, beyond the typical...
View ArticleA South Jersey Treasure becomes a magical Easter!
Every year we have a huge family party for Easter, but this year we decided to start a new tradition.
View ArticleThe College Search: What Is Upromise?
Upromise (pronounced u-promise) is an organization that allows parents to receive kickbacks from merchants that can be used to help pay their children's college bills.
View ArticleHow to raise a leader, not a bully
There is sometimes a fine line between the behavior of a confident, strong-willed child and that of a bully who sticks with the wrong goal of pestering and harassing others.
View ArticleEmbarking on the college visit
While I was on vacation last week and the kids had Spring Break, my son Jason and I made our first college visit.
View ArticleThe best way to prevent sunburn on kids
The sudden onset of record heat this week has thrown me into summertime protection mode for my kids. When I realized how warm it was going to get this first week of April, we bumped up our pool opening...
View ArticleThe growing phenomenon of Mr. Mom
Several stay-at-home dads contacted me through Facebook to share their own stories about being Mr. Mom. Since it would be nearly impossible to feature them all during our Action News special report, I...
View ArticleEstablishing and maintaining healthy sleeping habits
One of the biggest parenting challenges in our home is trying to get an 8-year-old to go to bed on time.
View ArticleThe College Search: The Best Way To Pay
According to collegeboard.com, it's best to pay as much of your college expenses out-of-pocket as possible, before turning to loans.
View ArticleHelping Kids Cope with a Loss
I'm speaking at a parenting conference this weekend and one of the topics is helping kids deal with stressful situations. I spoke with the presenter and he is fascinating!
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