We've seen it all before. One child pointing at a woman in the store and saying "mom, she's sooo fat!" Another child refusing to be friends with their chubby classmate. And still others who bully, demean, or tease those who don't fit into the body idea...

Are kids really allowed to be kids these days? I'm not so sure. Here are 5 ways children are being pushed to behave like little adults way too early in their lives: (1) Stuck inside: Remember when our parents would tell us to go outside and play? M...

Walsh and May keep their beach volleyball winning streak alive. Michael Phelps wins 8 gold medals in one swoop. Shawn Johnson sticks it out and finally wins her first Olympic Gold Medal in gymnastics. No matter what event you like, it's difficult to w...

You may not admit it but you've probably done it. Parents often lie to their children. You sneak some ice-cream before dinner and then deny it. You tell your boss you can't come in because you have a sore throat—and then take a leisurely day off. Yo...

Going on a trip with children? Traveling in a car, plane or train? You must be bringing a carry-on bag. What you may not realize is that this bag can be a lifeline for you when boredom strikes or an inevitable mess occurs. After all, you are confined to...

We're hearing about it more and more each day. With the Olympics near, the whispers are now in full voice. Steroids. Given that many of our sports heroes have been accused of (or have admitted to) using steroids to bulk up, slim down, and get that go...

When it comes to teaching children, children follow their parents' lead. "Monkey See, Monkey Do." Therefore, it's important for parents to demonstrate ways to be compassionate at home. After all, when parents show kindness, their children will learn kindn...

Whenever a worldwide tragedy occurs, such as an earthquake, tsunami, tornado, or terrorist attack, children look to their parents to make sense of it all. They may be wondering to themselves, will this happen to us? Is our family safe? Is our school safe?...

Teacher Appreciation Week has become a staple in many schools around the world. Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, or community member, you likely come into contact with some terrific teachers who are worthy of your gratitude. How can you show...

Researchers are finding that what girls see on the pages of their favorite magazines and what they see dancing in front of them in music videos can affect how they feel. Why? These media outlets paint an unrealistic picture of what a girl's body should ...

"M" was an attractive, effervescent 18 year old girl when I first met her. As one of my roommates, she loved to be around her friends and talk non-stop. She also would steal several bags of Milanos double chocolate cookies from the kitchen cabinet; eat th...

Role Models are people who others imitate, emulate or look to for guidance. There are good role models who inspire greatness in others and bad role models who are what we call "bad influences." There are even anti-role models, pegged by the media as "bad...

Most parents are trying to stay clear of the label "helicopter parents," because they don't want to be seen as the type of mother or father who hover and "overprotect." The most powerful parents have realized that when their children have the opportunity ...

"Mommy, I hate you!" Being a parent is tough sometimes, isn't it? Yes, you know in your head that your sweet, loving preschooler doesn't really hate you. But when he utters those words it's as if he is nailing a scarlet letter to your head with a tink...

Teaching children how to tie their own shoes is one way to help them learn self reliance. When they learn self reliance through shoe-tying, they may be apt to try other things on their own and develop into more independent, capable, and competent children...