Reluctant Soccer Mom

I acquiesced when my children first told me that they wanted to start soccer.

College Prep -- 13 Years Early

After my eldest child had two weeks of kindergarten under her belt, she announced that she knew everything she needed to know in life, except she didn't know how to drive, didn't work, and hadn't been to college.

Retaining Youth

With the death of two icons from my childhood, I feel old. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I seem to be in a cloud of sadness. Not because I am grief-stricken, but more because I am mourning the loss of my youth.

Mathphobia 101

I recently received my children's math placement for the fall. Unlike most parents, who would be ecstatic to see both their children recommended for an accelerated program, I am terrified.

When Kids Torture Animals

I recently read about the young man who was arrested for allegedly killing and mutilating 19 cats in a Florida suburb. Specific details are not available in each case, but CNN did report that one of the felines was eviscerated.

The Not-So-Private Body

Even before I became a child abuse pediatrician, I was keenly aware of the victimization of children.

Birth on a Plane?! Try a Car!