Sibling rivalries are alive and well long after our kids graduate from pull-ups. This is an article I published a while ago which discusses ways
The following is an article that originally ran in the Washington Post a few days ago and then in the Sacramento Bee today. It’s an
Sometimes parents (this one included) find themselves giving consequences to their kids in inconsistent ways. I’ve found that developing a framework for giving consequences often
Turn on the TV these days and you can’t miss the ads for See’s Candy, Hallmark Cards and unending Christmas specials. As much as the
On Friday, December 9th, I was interviewed on Fox News’ Morning Show, in Sacramento. I discussed the effects of infidelity by public figures on our
In this entry I talk about your “spouse.” Please know that I’m using this word out of convenience, and you can insert your boyfriend/girlfriend, significant
A few weeks ago I saw Moneyball. Although the primary focus of the movie is on baseball and statistical analysis, a secondary plot focuses on
Normally this space is reserved for advice for parents with teens; this week will be different. I’m speaking to adults who plan to spend the
Not long ago, my 4-year-old and his best friend “Tom” were racing each other to get to a bench in the park. My son was
