In honor of National Adoption Month Arming adopted kids with answers to insensitive queries about adoption Research on how adopted kids turn out (just fine thank you!) Adopting Parenting Are Special For every parent who has adopted a child, I honor you. Adopting parents are a special breed and research proves it. Studies show that most parents [...]

Picky Eaters. Tantrums. Sleepless. Time out! Whining. Top questions moms asked me last week on  Dr. Drew Lifechanger’s and my answers If you didn’t get the memo here is it is: There is no perfect parent. This I promise. We’re all in this extraordinary role of trying to raise good kids together and we all [...]

REALITY CHECK: New research shows tween and teen girls who regularly view reality TV accept and expect a higher level of drama, aggression, and bullying in their own lives, and measure their worth primarily by their physical appearance. The Good, Bad, and Ugly About Reality TV for Girls As reality TV has become staple entertainment [...]

Is social networking connected with the rise of teen narcissism? Yesterday I posted “The Teen Arrogance Cure” but today I want to dig deeper into troubling research reports that show a rise in teen narcissism and a decrease in their empathy. Here is my report I gave on the TODAY show and the facts that [...]

Parenting tips to ease those jitters, smooth the transition and make heading back to school less scary for kids Heading back to school is exciting for most kids but can be a bit traumatic for others. It’s only natural for children to feel a little anxious especially if you’ve just moved to town, are changing [...]