As a part of my efforts to increase the accessibility of my website, I am re-posting articles from my old Parenting 101 page as stand-alone blog posts on the main site. April 24, 2007 “The Growing Problem

As a part of my efforts to increase the accessibility of my website, I am re-posting articles from my old Parenting 101 page as stand-alone blog posts on the main site.  And as I look through this

As a parent, I have a question that I will be keeping in mind this summer... Does my son know I believe in him? Care to join me in this quest this summer?  Let's invest in our

- Q: What is the most important step you can take to protect your kids in their online experience? - A: Maintain an active relationship with them based on ongoing dialogue of respectful, clear instruction and questions

Here's a little Christmas idea for your kids this year...give them the gift of limits on their screen time. Don't expect them to jump for joy and sing your praises as if you just bought them the

(Thanks to WAFB Channel 9 for inviting me to share this message with their viewers!) Click here to watch WAFB bullying interview with Dr. Butner Q. Is bullying becoming a worse problem in our society today?  If

(Based on my 8/31 WAFB Parenting 101 interview) When is the right age to start talking with your kids about drugs and alcohol? Whenever a situation presents itself, whether in "real life" or on screen, where the

I will never forget the tension and anxiety that permeated my house and family as I crossed the bridge from ignorance to knowledge regarding the fundamentals of sex.  Let me take you on a quick trip back

The world class athletes stand on wobbly legs, sweating profusely and wondering when this nightmare drill will end.  Some are doubled over at the goal line, retching, coughing, sputtering, and moaning.  Others have their bodies steeled and

Here is a link to WAFB's video archive of my latest Parenting 101 interview, where I simultaneously share some practical wisdom about how to put the responsibility for homework back in your child's court and drive the