Here is a resource to share with your family, friends, and patrons.... It's called FamilyConnect. It's an online resource for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children with visual impairments. There are lots of message boards, and there is a directory of available services organized by state. The website states at ...

Another study (just love those research people) now shows that kids gain more weight during the summer than they do during the school year.  Does this mean that we can't blame school cafeteria food?  Now it appears that kids are gaining more weight under their parents' watch than they do when they spend the day in school.  ...

The things that I remember most about my very early childhood don't include television or technology of any kind, because none of it existed.  One of my clearest memories is sitting in front of a screen door watching my mother hang out clothes.  This was a daily chore for her that took a very long time.  I never remember being ...

The funny thing about kids throwing tantrums is it is so magnified for the parent.  You feel like everyone is looking at you like you are a bad parent.  Of course, some people are, but they can just get over themselves.  An article in Redbook called ''How to Tame Tantrums (Without Losing Your Cool)'' gives some ...