Parenting Tips

One of the most awkward conversations you'll ever have with your kids: the sex talk.

Today was the first day of school and I'm sure the first thing parents asked their kid when they came home was "how was school?" Since it's the first week you may get an elongated response but by the second week you're going to hear the typical "fine" answer...

When it comes to mothers there are two things you should never mess with: her children and her wine. These are two of the most important things in a mother's life (sorry, hubbies).   Let's be real here, though, as much as you love them, children can drive you crazy; making the glass of wine you have after a hectic day, the best part of it.  ...

Although there are many joys to being a parent, one of the most uncomfortable and awkward parts of it include talking to your kids about sex, drugs and alcohol. You obviously want your children to be educated but it can be hard figuring out what to say and WHEN to talk to your kids about these things...

Someday I hope to be a mom.  I love kids, but also know that they can be a handful or perhaps it's the other way around??  Nobody's perfect, right?  And learning how to be a great parent can sometimes be a day-by-day experience. So, how do you figure things out?

I am not a parent. Because of this, I do not dole out parenting advice. I have nieces. I have friends with kids. And I assume that the parents in all of these situations know what they're doing. They know their child, and how to handle them. But, being around them, I have heard them receive parenting advice from others. While I'm sure that these people mean well, they are pretty much all guilty of