I guess it’s inevitable that with Father’s Day looming, publications, parenting blogs and TV shows will focus on Dad’s contribution to raising his kids. What strikes me, though, is the recycling of all the old info about fathers and then the resulting spin—most of which tells us nothing new and some of which is downright lame.

As mothers we all get the seemingly never-ending question of why from our kids.  And, although I promised myself years ago that I would NEVER use the response of ‘because I said so’ sadly I’ve used it, and used it more than once.  So, I’m taking a new stand.  Why not.  When I’m asked why they need to all of their dinner, my response will be why not.  When I’m asked why I’m wearing those shoes, my response will be why not.  When I’m asked why I’m on another confe

… dust yourself off, hop back on and keep riding!

Breastfeeding your child in any manner in a public space, anywhere outside your home, is now a crime. A new public nudity ordinance states that a woman will be charged if she bares her breast to feed her child.

Who would have ever guessed this insanity?

Of course as we continue to try to tell the world that Georgia is not a backward state, or a third world country, the state legislatures pass this archaic misogynistic law.

As children rejoice with the start of summer, parents everywhere begin to experience terror. How can parents concentrate at work with visions of their kids fighting and setting kitchen fires at home? And how can they enjoy the simple pleasures of summer when they are in a constant state of fear?

We are under pressure, aren't we? We are managing it all and refer to ourselves as "supermoms" in the making. That is a lot to live up to... at least for me it is!

Did you know that scientists are constantly uncovering the physical effects pro-longed stress has on a woman?

Kids as young as six are carrying around cell phones these days—and eating up their household’s phone bills. If you’re one of the many parents turning over to no-contract wireless plans to save money—and limit phone usage—make sure you ask yourself these five key questions before you make the switch. Grace Hahn of H20 Wireless (www.h20wirelessnow.com) helps you find out if it’s the right deal for your family.

Summer break is officially here and along with lots of swimming, bike riding and blueberry picking comes the really difficult part...making sure the kids have healthy food choices and get outside and MOVE!

Father’s Day is a weekend away, and I’m not only thinking about my husband and the kind of father he is, but also about my own dad (who died many years ago) and what it was like growing up with his parenting style. I don’t think there are too many of us out there that would deny how much dads have progressed in the past several decades.