Today's guest post is from Kortney Peagram, PhD, the founder of Bulldog Solution, which aims to eradicate bullying through social boldness, kindness and connection. Kortney has also been a friend and parenting touchstone for years. I've always loved the mix of positivity and … [Read more...]

A friend with a daughter who will soon start her freshman year of high school asked what advice I have for her to support her daughter. Turns out that I have a lot of advice on ways parents can help kids succeed in high school.  Encourage Healthy Habits, and Make Them … [Read more...]

Sending a kid to college means long lists of both things to do and items to get. In the quest to locate XL twin sheets, it can be easy to forget about some of the health items that belong on both lists. Dr. Geoffrey Hart-Cooper, a pediatrician in Stanford Children’s Health … [Read more...]

Dear high schooler, Each year of high school is a nw adventure, and while a new school year is full of possibility, I know that there are worries, too. There are also lots of hopes for what it will bring. in addition to the hope that you'll indulge me yet another … [Read more...]

Teen drivers have heard that they should not text and drive, but do they know how truly awful they are at doing both? My daughter knows, because when she drove and used her phone as part of Ford Driving Skills for Life event this past weekend, she took out eight cones, in about … [Read more...]