Co-Ed Sleepovers Are the Ultimate Playdate

Potty Train Your Newborn?!

"Blossom" star Mayim Bialik thinks babies are born potty trained, and practiced "elimination communication" with her second son as soon as he was born! No more dirty diapers? Check it out.

Throw a $10 "Twilight" Party!

With 6 kids, you can bet we throw a lot of birthday parties. If I'm not careful with the cost, they could easily break our party budget bank. In this economy, my challenge is to throw a memorable, exciting kids' party for less than 10 dollars.

The Not-So-Private Body

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

My Family Photos Don't Suck!

Blind Playdates

At a recent dinner party, my daughter sat next to a girl from a different school. They hit it off and chatted. At the end of the evening, I found myself asking, "So, when are you going to see each other again?" And, "Did you exchange phone numbers?"

Pregorexia: Starving for Two

Pregnancy is a time for most women to embrace the wonders of pending motherhood. Picking the baby's name, speculating about the sex of the baby, and often, enjoying the freedom to "eat for two" make up some of the traditions expecting mothers experience.

Time to Kiss Helicopter Parenting Goodbye?

Over the weekend, the NY Times declared an end to "helicoptering, smothering mothering, alpha parenting, child-centered parenting." What's next?

Leave Your Infant Alone? WTF!

There are sooo many different methods of parenting. This one tells parents they need to keep their "hands off," even when dealing with an infant. Huh?

My Tween Doesn't Need a Makeover!

These days, girls are salon vets before they even enter elementary school. It's no wonder then that tweens insisting on wearing makeup to school are getting younger and younger. When is it OK for your daughter to begin her beauty routine? Our expert weighs in.

Why Teens Love to Hug It Out

Different types of teen hugs signify what type of relationship the huggers have, according to one teen expert.

Volunteer Vacation for the Whole Family

Families bond on volunteer vacations. The image of sharing meaningful family time sounds wonderful on the days when our child says something bratty and we wonder, "Oh no, am I spoiling my child?!"

Gender Bias in Middle School??

I dropped my kids off at school this morning, and was greeted with a call from the school office no more than three minutes later. The woman on the other end of the line was irritated and annoyed ... with ME.

"My First Priority is Being a Mom"

We've all heard a celebrity mom say during an interview (hello, Angelina!), "My first priority is being a mom" -- as they sit at their latest movie set.

Stress Equals Pregnancy?

You know how people say it'll happen when you're not stressed? "Oh, that's why you got pregnant ... You were relaxed, you weren't sweating the small stuff ..." I suppose that makes sense, but I got pregnant at the height of my stress.

Guilty Friday: When the Police Are Gone

Today one woman admits to a cardinal parenting sin and says she waits until the police are gone to do it.

A Mom's Shame Over Son's Deformity

My brother, Christopher, had been born with a facial deformity. My mom would cover his face with a blanket when she would leave the house, so no one could see he was disfigured.

The Lying Game

Anyone who has never been lied to by their teenager, take one step forward. Not so fast, Anyone!