Parents have a responsibility not only to provide for their children but also to teach them the practical and psychological skills they will need to be well-functioning adults. To that end, parents ...

When I saw the cover line — “All Joy and No Fun: Why Parents Hate Parenting” — on this week’s New York magazine, I thought “Yes! That sums it up exactly.” The story, a well-crafted synthesis by ...

There are a variety of things that can kill a child’s creativity. With some vigilance on our part, we can help our kids sidestep some of these creativity assassins and develop a thriving imagination.

A friend offhandedly told me recently, “It’s so easy to get my daughter to behave after her birthday – there are so many new toys to take away when she’s bad!” While there is certainly an appeal to ...

Raising children has been a terrific experience. The effort is far exceeded by the rewards. We really have three objectives: Raise happy, healthy kids; help them achieve their potential; and provide ...