Suri Cruise: the World's Smallest Woman?

Little girls who wear high heels might stay little ... forever.

5 Signs Your Preschooler is a Criminal

Preschoolers are nothing more than little criminals-in-training, each poised to move easily from playpen to the state pen.

No More Playdates At My House!

As much as my 5-year-old son loves playdates, I am ready to throw in the towel. No, it is not the fact that my house looks like a tornado tore through it after the kids leave. My real problem is with ... the mothers!

Explaining Violence to Kids

The Ten Stages of Toddlerhood in Words

Preschool Musical

When I was a kid, I went to nursery school at 4, then kindergarten at 5, and the rest is pretty much a blur. I'd never heard the term "2's program" before -- until a few months ago, and even then I assumed it was some sort of diet involving Activia Yogurt.

Feedback: Air Wars

What to do? You're flying at 30,000 feet. Your kid is having the mother of all tantrums, and your seatmates are anything but happy. In fact, they ask you to get her under control. The nerve! Our readers weigh in.

Cooler Than Me at Three

Living with a 19-month-old and a 3-year-old is reminding me of my own childhood. I'm taking notes and aspiring to be as cool and carefree as them ... when exactly did overanalysis overtake carefree as one of my key traits, anyway?

The Great Kindergarten Debate

Last year, my kindergarten-age son came home upset that he couldn't read a chapter book like his best friend. I was thrilled that he was ready, and the Biscuit books were right on target with his reading skills, according to his teacher. Turns out his friend was a full year older than he is. His parents had held him back a year -- a difficult decision many parents face every year.

Halloween Costumes Are Cruel to Babies

Dressing tiny defenseless babies in costumes is cruel and unusual punishment.

Whose Kid is THAT?

Shoppers are staring. Spaghetti sauce is covering aisle 6 ... (sigh) and my shoes. His siren-like scream has moms from three counties speed-dialing Child Protective Services. He flails his body, hits his head, and screams louder. The moms who haven't called for backup are giving me "that look." Admit it, you would be, too.

A Bed Built for Two

I love sleeping without my children. I love snuggling up to my husband and talking about my sexual fantasies. I love having our own bed, a space for sex and sexuality.

Don't Be Overwhelmed by Toys!

Kids' Music that Doesn't Suck

Air Wars

Listen up, idiot in seat 24D. Kids don't come with volume controls.

No Thanks, I Don't Do Playdates

Wild Thinged

I couldn't have been more explicit. My recent review of "Where the Wild Things Are" said very clearly to "leave the little buggers at home."

My Life in a Snapshot

I can't get a photo of myself that I find acceptable -- and it's not for lack of trying.