Is the “Middle Kid Syndrome” really a problem? Have more than two kids? Then I’m betting you’ve heard a few of these: “It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.” “But I don’t want to do things like my sister.” “I want my own stuff not these hand me downs.” “My coach always asks why I [...]

What research says on how onlies turn out and parenting advice for raising the fastest growing kid breed. Tips I shared on NBC TODAY Your Trivia Pursuit question of the day: “What do these famous folks all have in common?” Cary Grant. Elton John. Chelsea Clinton. Alan Greenspan. Gerald Ford. John the Baptist. Laura Bush. [...]

New research I shared on TODAY that puts the “Nature vs Nurture” debate into a whole new dimension. Four parenting strategies that really boost kids’ IQ – and all are unplugged (yes!) and don’t cost a dime (Yes! Yes! Yes!) It’s Not All Nature, Folks! Well, well, well. It looks like we can finally ease [...]

REALITY CHECK: What the research really says about those “stuck in the middle kids” and using the results to raise them. Have more than two kids?  Then chances are you’ve heard one of these comments lately…. “It’s like I’m stuck in the middle.” “But I don’t want to do things like my sister.” “I want [...]