Some parenting choices may seem extreme, such as a video posted by a man in February 2012 shooting his daughter's laptop. But looking at the issues surrounding examples of extreme parenting, and finding common ground, despite differing parenting approaches, can help us examine our own choices.

Handling minor childhood injuries in a calm, empathetic consistent manner can greatly reduce the daily drama of life with young children.

I'm judgmental, and I don't believe that judgmental is a dirty word. Why I think being judgmental is acceptable and even desirable.

Parents often worry about their child's development. Advice, resources and perspectives on evaluating children's typical behavior milestones and development.

"The Princess and the Peanut" by Sue Ganz-Schmitt and illustrator Micah Chambers-Goldberg offers and allergic-twist on a well-known fairy tale that provides a wonderful starting point for discussion with children about peanut allergies and peanut bans.

Taking kids to the theater, concerts and ballet can be a great experience. Tips and guidelines for what to expect and how to help children behave at performances.

As Jewish children develop their Jewish identity around Hanukkah season, it can become difficult for them to relate positively to the larger Christmas season around them.

Jewish children often find the Christmas season challenging as they struggle to understand what if any role Christmas and all its traditions plays in their lives and their holidays.

Orb Factory Sticky Mosaics make great gifts for preschool aged children, boys and girls, 3 and up.

My thoughts on the 2011 efforts to improve school lunch standards in the United States and the setback effected by food industry lobbying.