According to a recent study new moms sleep patterns mimic those who suffer from sleep disorders like sleep apnea. They get enough hours asleep, but not enough hours in restorative sleep.

Gather the kids! Don the Snuggie! Cozy up in your living room lounge chair and get your culture fix! From creating to listening, these at-home remedies work for all ages.

The Issue: Do Kids Belong in a Therapist's Office? The Facts: When a kid acts up at school, what happens? He gets sent to a therapist. Parents getti...

Over the years, I have noticed an increasing problem in many of my teen patients: sleep deprivation.

A new year means a new start and here are some strengths tips that will make the transition back to school easier for you and your child.

Nelson Mandela has lived his life to the ideals of love and unity. I hope that he still has the time and the will to declare his intentions for his name and legacy.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Amy Chozick, How Parents Became Cool, describes the parental paradigm shift (as seen on TV) from loving...

Family vacations have long been the subject of sitcoms and PG comedies, each following more or less the same predictable plotline: hopeful parents f...

Dad, I want you to know the kind of stories I will be telling about you. Words won't ever do justice to the kind of man you are -- the kind of hero you've been to so many people.

An article in today's New York Times challenged the notion that children should have best friends. A Best Friend? You Must Be Kidding raised hackles a...

But think about this: For 30 years, we've been hit by revelations about the sex abuse in youth institutions -- day care, schools, sports teams, churches and troops. Have we learned anything?

Talking about "it" at home is crucial because kids who dialogue with their parents about sex, may well be less likely to "do it" before they're ready.

I'm not a perfect mom, but I always thought I was a good one. Then one day I broke my daughter's leg.