All you have to do is make a conscious decision to slow down long enough -- not so easy this time of year, I admit -- to simply talk with your children about the grandparents they no longer have in their lives.

My children enjoy things that aren't much fun for me, so I get my fun vicariously, by watching their fun. But I've decided to try to steer our activities more to things that we all find fun.

Like millions of other pet owners, I have bought my spoiled pet a special Christmas present. This year, 52% of pet owners plan to buy gifts for their pets. In spite of the economy, our beloved animals are living large.

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Eight tips for what to carry when you travel with kids. In general, I aim to travel light, but I've learn...

Dr. Fabiola, London-based eye surgeon: "Spend those first years close to your child. If you miss that period with your child, you will never have a second chance."

Be honest with your child about what you post, and where. Listen to them when they are old enough to understand, and let them choose whether or not you post things.

As a father, he was tough and uncompromising. My brothers and I knew that any missteps of ours carried inevitable consequences. But he was also more selfless and thoughtful than anyone I have known.

We shouldn't wait until Father's Day to ponder the impact our dads have on our lives, but time slips by, doesn't it? We don't always reserve much of it to appreciate the contributions our loved ones make.

It's odd and a bit unsettling to see your sweet daughter reflected in the eyes of men. Just as it's odd to realize that the world now looks at you in a different way.

One of my Twelve Commandments is "Lighten up," and I have a lot of resolutions aimed at trying to be a more light-hearted parent: less nagging, more l...

When my kids face difficult challenges, I catch myself wondering if I've been good enough -- if, as a parent, I've given them the kind of guidance they need to navigate the ups and downs of their lives.

My daughter, Tara, is in Brownies, the precursor to Girl Scouts. I have to admit I was very wary of her joining what I thought was a conservative, all American, clan of secret codes and rules.

Abortion opponents have no trouble saying that killing blastocysts is wrong. They don't say blastocysts. They say people. And then they attribute souls and personhood to fertilized eggs.

By and large my family and friends were excited for me, but the few blips were not only curious, but somewhat hurtful. What is there to gain by insulting a pregnant woman?

Imagine what $168 billion could accomplish if we committed to a real economic stimulus package -- one that stimulated parenthood, rather than proposed a fleeting solution.