Making friends with other parents is hard and awkward for so many reasons.

On the ride home, we declared them "keepers," made plans for future trips our families could take together and even joked about upcoming weddings between their sons and our daughters.

Mothers need wing women. Someone to assure you that it is perfectly normal to bring your kid to the playground and forget his shoes. And your own shoes.

Why would I bring up my thoughts on religion, gun control or capital punishment immediately after showing her our wine collection?

When we're lonely, it's natural to think about reaching back into the past to resurrect relationships with old school chums -- but be cautious. You may realize that you have even less in common with these friends -- except for your shared history.

By Caitlin Shetterly (Click here for original article.) It wasn't that I didn't want children; I just didn't yearn for them the way some people do....

Entering middle school is a big adjustment for both teens and for their parents. This transition can be particularly difficult for those who tend to be shy or who have to work harder at making new friends.